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Material: Murano Glass
Vintage Light Blue and Yellow Blown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1950s. This fish is made in hand-blown Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent ori...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Pink and Blue "Sommerso" Murano Glass Bowl, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century decorative bowl in a stunning purple and blue Murano "Sommerso" glass. This wonderful piece was designed by the Toso brothers in Murano, Italy during the 1960s ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Regal Kitty Cat Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange and golden yellow honey color Italian art glass standing kitty cat sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with worn partial red "Made In Italy - Murano" label underneath. Very nicely sculptured face, body and tail, giving it great character. Elegant regal pose, and realistic design, which you do not usually see. One of the largest Seguso cats...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Decorative Object Vase Ambra Murano Glass Midcentury Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Particular vase in layered Murano glass, amber and blue color with shiny effect. Cylindrical body with wavy walls, flat wavy mouth, produced in Italy in the 70s. Unfortunately some r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s A vintage "Inciso" glass bottle designed by Paolo Venini in 1956 and manufactured by...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Shell Curl Bowl w/Aventurine, Fratelli Toso suspected
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Curl Bowl w/Aventurine, Fratelli Toso suspected (Barbini made similar) Measures about 5.5 x 2.5 inches. No chips or cracks. Good vintage condition. Measu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Hand-Crafted Brown Murano Small Glass Vase, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian small vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1970´s. The vase is hand-crafted in Murano glass with a square shape, in different colors with predominant brown.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Italian Art Glass Murano Blue and White Sculptural Bowl Vase Centerpiece
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful hand-blown Art glass vase or decorative bowl centerpiece was designed in Murano, Italy, in the 1960s. The large organic and sculptural shape has a stylized jellyfish o...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Metal, Chrome

Flavio Poli Hand-Crafted Red Murano Small Vase, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian small vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1970´s. The vase is hand-crafted in faceted Murano glass with a polygonal shape, in different colors with predominant red.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine by Fratelli Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1950s. This fish is made in polychromed hand-blown Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Fratelli Toso (likely) Measures about 7 x 6 x 2.5 (at highest) inches. No chips or cracks. Good vintage condition. A bit more cleaning in the folds would...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Mid-Century Modern Large Textured Italian Green Murano Glass Vase 1980s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Absolutely stunning and rare Seguso large, heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern textured Italian glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s / early 1990s. Elegant in fo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Multicolored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine by Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1950s. This fish is made in polychromed encased hand-blown Murano glass with fins that are made in amber colored hand-modeled glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano, Submerged Glass Vase, Colour Smoky Gray, Mandruzzato Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Large multi-faceted glass vase by Mandruzzato. This beautiful piece is very elegant thanks to the delicate line and the smoky-transparent color. It is rare, not only for its shape bu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1910 A small millefiori murrine glass vase in an unusual rare shape with two handles. Manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Made of polychrome murrines (purple, green, red and white) which were melted together. Surface with acid etched matte finish. The vase is an authentic example of early 20th century Murano art glass. It was part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s. Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Glass Heart Vase by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano glass heart vase by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s, good original condition.
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1990s Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pavel Hlava Cased & Cut Glass Vase For Novy Bor Exbor, Czechoslovakia c.1960s
Located in London, GB
For sale is a rare Mid-Century Bohemian cased glass vase with cut facets, from a range by renowned Czech glass designer, Pavel Hlava, designed c.1...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Sommerso

Mariano Moro Murano battuto bottle, 90s
Located in Parma, IT
Mariano Moro Murano, bottle sculpture from the 90s. Bottle with stopper, in thick blown glass, incamiciato, sommerso and battuto.. Signed on the bottom. In excellent condition.
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Hand-Crafted Red Murano Small Vase, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian small vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1970´s. The vase is hand-crafted in faceted Murano glass with a rectangular shape, in different colors with predominant red.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano Marcello Furlan made in italy anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano firmato all'acido Marcello Furlan - 1990 In ottime condizioni
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1990s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Hand-Crafted Brown Murano Small Vase, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian small vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1970´s. The vase is hand-crafted in faceted Murano glass with a polygonal shape, in different colors with predominant brown.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This wonderful object was produced during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This masterpi...
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1940s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Two Murano Glass Heart Vase by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
Two Murano glass heart vase by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s, good original condition. Dimensions large heart: Height: 16.5 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 12 cm Dimensions small heart: Heig...
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1990s Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Hand-Crafted Green Murano Small Glass Vase, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian small vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1970´s. The vase is hand-crafted in faceted Murano glass in different colors with predominant green.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glowing Uranium Italian Art Glass Frog Paperweight Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown glowing green with olive spots Italian art glass frog sculpture, paperweight. or figurine. Created in the manner of the Salviati company. The piec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Satin Vase Collection By Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The transparent coloured glass is handblown and decorated at the base by a sword-shaped foot, applied hot free-hand with the addition of gold leaf. The model is enriched by the cold ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass SEGUSO Gold Polveri & Bullicante Sculptural/A Bugne Bowl / Dish
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass SEGUSO Gold Polveri & Bullicante Sculptural/A Bugne Bowl / Dish We found no chips or cracks. Nice vintage condition. Color changes appearance depending on the angle--see...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano Marcello Furlan made in italy anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano firmato all'acido Marcello Furlan - 1990 In ottime condizioni
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1990s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black W/24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a vo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Red White Stripes Italian Art Glass Thin Soliflore Specimen Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color vertical stripes Italian art glass soliflore / specimen flower vase. The vase has a rainbow of colors, with cobalt blue, sky blue, bri...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Decorative Vase in Crystal Murano Glass, Italy, Scarpa, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic decorative vase or flower vase in crystal Murano glass. This charming object was produced in Murano, Italy during the 1970s, clearly in the style of Carlo Scarpa. An incre...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano crystal glass enriched inside with air bubbles. This rare object was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Archimede S...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Blue Italian Murano Glass Obelisks
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare pair of 'new old stock' Murano solid light blue colored / coloured faceted glass obelisks, made circa 1970. Wonderful Italian glass a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Gray Bullicante Detailed & Brass Fitted Glass Box
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and beautifully formed Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box W/Grey Bullicante Detailing and Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This box is rect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Venetian Scent Bottles, Late 19th Century Attributed to Artistica Barovier
Located in London, GB
Four Chatelaine Venetian Scent Bottles circa 1870-1890 blown glass made by the late 19th Century glass masters of Murano. The three smallest are internally decorated with gold powder...
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pink Long Neck Murano Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, large (height of 16.1") pink Murano glass vase out of the renowed workshops on the little island in Venice/ Italy. Elaborately made in the late 20th century around...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Salviati Murano Glass Zanfirico & Aventurine Plate
Located in Warrenton, OR
Salviati Murano Glass Zanfirico & Aventurine Plate Measures about 7 x 1.5 inches. No chips or cracks. Good vintage condition. Colors will look lighter on a light background. Measure...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Hand-Crafted Red Murano Small Vase, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian small vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1970´s. The vase is hand-crafted in faceted Murano glass with a polygonal shape, in different colors with predominant red.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

A Fulvio Bianconi Murano Glass Vase for Venini.. Signed
Located in Madrid, ES
An Impressive vas designed by Fluvio Bianconi and edited by Venini.Murano iridiscent glass.Marked Venini and signed "Venini Fulvio Biasconi"Wi.Bearing a stick reading "Caliari.Torin...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

Italian modern paperweight by V. Nason & C. in transparent Murano glass, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern paperweight by V. Nason & C. in transparent Murano glass, 1990s Transparent Murano glass sphere-shaped paperweight. Inside the structure you can see a variation in the...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Paper

1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Vetro Murano Art Deco Bottiglia
Located in Brescia, IT
Bottiglia "A Bollicine" Carlo Scapa, Venini Italy, 1930 Bottiglia Art Deco in Vetro Murano verde. Raro oggetto. Originale degli anni 30 Perfette condizioni Bibliografia: "Carlo Sc...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Vintage Pink Opaline Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern pretty Murano opaline pink colored / coloured glass round circular dishes, bowls or ashtrays. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Glass Folded Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny hand blown Murano pink and opalescent white glass triangle bowl with folded rim. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s. Pink glass over opaline white glass in the Alaba...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Seguso Mid-Century Modern Large Textured Italian Green Murano Glass Vase 1980s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Absolutely stunning and rare Seguso large, heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern textured Italian glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s / early 1990s. Elegant in fo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 4 Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Italian Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Exquisite and unique rare set of 4 vases attributed to Ercole Barovier using the Rostrato glass technique. The set is sold in its entirety and comprises 4 pieces. Small basket: h 8 ...
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1950s European Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Lavender with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and highly elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Lavender with Nickel Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This particular box has transparen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Nickel

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl/Vide Poche with Gold Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl/Vide Poche with Gold Polveri (The gold doesn't look neon yellow in person as it does in some ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Huge Cenedese Italian Rhombus White and Clear Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese huge oversized large and heavy vintage midcentury modern Italian Murano glass rhombus shaped bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Large and hea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Pink Opaline Murano Glass Dish Bowl or Ashtray 1949
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern pretty Murano opaline dusty pink colored / coloured glass round circular dish, bowl or ashtray. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian gla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Vase 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Vase 1960s Purchased in Venice, in one of the most prestigious shops in Piazza San Marco. Height 30 cm. Intact with small signs of aging. Good condi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Membrane Vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Located in Lugo, IT
Membrane Vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt Good Condition Thank you
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Hand-Crafted Brown Murano Small Vase, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian small vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1970´s. The vase is hand-crafted in faceted Murano glass with a polygonal shape, in different colors with predominant brown.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1960s Cenedese Attributable White Scavo Murano Glass Big Amphora Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a valuable and sought-after piece among collectors of Murano glass. Cenedese is a well-known and respected glassmaker in Murano, Italy, famous for its high-quality glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass Box w/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This chic and sophisticated Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass W/Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features a rectil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco corroso vase in acid green color with applied dark green handles. Attributed to Car...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s. Cute open wings st...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Silver Leaf

Large Pair Of Murano Glass Cockatiels Or Parrots
Located in Houston, TX
Large Pair Of Murano Glass Cockatiels Or Parrots. This lovely pair of Murano glass cockatiels, parrots or birds were executed in several colors with internal gold inclusions with att...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Green White Ribbons Gold Top Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Jewelry Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Zanfirico ribbons and green canes Italian art glass vanity powder jar or jewelry box. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The jar has emerald ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Authentic Antique and Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects for Sale

The collection of antique and vintage Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs includes authentic Murano glass vases, bottles, bowls, sculptures and more.  

These objects are made of Murano glass, named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling pops of colors and provocative forms to your dining table, and mid-century Murano glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.  

One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century. While Murano glass is traditionally known for being blown glass, there are also Murano glass beads and mosaics, and the art of Venetian glassblowing has seen a range of different techniques evolve over the course of its long history. These techniques include calcedonio, millefiori and more, and enameling and gilding are also practiced at the furnaces. The celebrated filigrana technique is as old as Renaissance-era Italy, with origins in the 16th century.

This striking chandelier was created using the rigadin technique, which involves blowing the glass into a special bronze mold with grooves that leave an imprint on its molten surface, resulting in either decorative swirls or a ribbed effect.

There are many Murano glassmakers who have gained renown all over the world. 

Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking, for example — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any interior many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glass-making with brilliance and novel techniques, elevating him to an exemplar for the maestros of his time as well as for future generations of glassmakers. 

Founded in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin, Venini & Co. played an important role in pairing forward-thinking modernist designers with skilled glassblowers. In Venini’s early years, the firm was led by visionary art directors Napoleone Martinuzzi and Vittorio Zecchin, and would eventually collaborate with Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli and Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. ​​In 1925, Venini earned the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world. 

The story of Salviati glass, which supported the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, began with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati whose love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm.

Find antique and vintage Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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