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Material: Murano Glass
Murano Pink Black White Alternating Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and pink ribbons over white Italian art glass folded rim decorative bowl. Created in the manner of designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon
Venini Fazzoletto Vase Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi Opalino Murano 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Small ‚Fazzoletto‘ vase by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini from the 'opalini' series in opal gray glass with a slight shimmer, hand-crafted at Venini glasswork in Murano in the 1950s....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vittorio Zuffi Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic and aventurine flecks Italian art glass decorative double handles cabinet vase. Documented to the Vittorio Zuff...
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Italian Art Deco Cherry Red, Gold Leaf and Transparent Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Meda, MB
This pair of vases was produced in Italy, more precisely in Murano, which is the world's capital of glass art making and crafting.
They are completely made of cherry red colored Mur...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Style Italian Art Deco Style Vintage Lemon Yellow Scavo Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
An Italian mid-century modern organic Murano glass vase, attributed to Seguso, with Florentine neoclassical style, adorned with 3 brown glass escutcheons in relief with the typical s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Fluid and Massive Murano Sculpture in "Sommerso" Clear and Green Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Very big and heavy Murano vase in "Sommerso" glass. The peculiar technique, translating to "submerged", consists in joining two layers of different colours glass, so that one looks to be absorbed by the other. In this case, the two colours are green for the core and clear/crystal for the outer layer.
The piece is fluid, and is an abstract sculpture in its own right beside being an actual vase. It is preserved in very good original conditions, with minor scratches/hairlines and the expectable patina of a four decades old object...
Category
1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Salviatii Opalescent Murano Vase, Italy 1960s
By Salviati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare 1960s vintage opalescent Murano vase i a beautiful shape from Italy. No cracks no ships.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Cherry Red and Transparent Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Meda, MB
This pair of Art Deco style vases was produced in Italy, more precisely in Murano (Venezia), which is the world's capital of glass art making and crafting.
They are completely made ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture - Olive Green/ Clear Glass, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful Murano glass fish sculpture out of the famous workshops from the little island of venice/ Italy from the 1970s. This mid century modern Murano fish shows the incredible cra...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Red Abstract Mid-Century Murano gold leaf inlaid Glass Sculpture, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Red Abstract Mid-Century Murano Gold Leaf Inlaid Glass Sculpture from the 1960s is an extraordinary work of art that epitomizes the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative spir...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Murano Vases Sommerso Glass Red Yellow 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful set of a uniquely shaped and matching miniature Murano vase in Sommerso technique, hand-crafted in the 1960s.
Tall vase: height: 33.5 cm, width: 9 cm
Small vase: height: 6...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Sommerso
Organic Vase Murano Glass "Jack in the Pulpit" Handblown Italy 1970's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing this exquisite organic vase, a rare masterpiece of Murano glass artistry. Featuring an alluring green and blue hue, it beautifully embodies the twisted flower design know...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Murano Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Experimental Amber Murano Glass Vase attr. to Anzolo Fuga, Italy
By Anzolo Fuga
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
This vase is made in amber Murano glass and is likely to be a experimental vase, as it is not stable.
It is ornamental, not really functional.
As yo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Unhearted Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Unhearted Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 21.5 x W 15 x H 10.5 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art High Sc...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Italian Design Vase in Black and White Glass, in Two Sections, Italy, 1970s
Located in Torino, IT
Italian design vase in black and white glass, in two separable parts.
Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Surrounded by Sky Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Sky Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 42.2 x W 16.2 x H 16.2 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Surrounded by Sky Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Sky Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 47.3 x W 16.7 x H 17 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 38.3 x W 16.6 x H 15.8 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Mica Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Mica Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 46.6 x W 17 x H 16.5 cm
Materials: Murano glass and Mica.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he atte...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Blue Murano Glass Bowl - Mid-Century Modern, Italy circa 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Superb large blue Murano glass bowl out of the famous workshops in Venice/ Italy from the late mid century around 1960/70. Impressing with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Surrounded by Sky Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Sky Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 59 x W 27 x H 24 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 195...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 30 x W 16.6 x H 16.2 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the A...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 42.3 x W 16.5 x H 16.4 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 42 x W 16.3 x H 16.3 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the A...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 42 x W 16.6 x H 16.2 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the A...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 38.3 x W 16.5 x H 16.4 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 31 x W 16.4 x H 16.2 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the A...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Green Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 38.3 x W 16.5 x H 16 cm
Materials: Murano Glass and Iron.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the A...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Maya’s Veil Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Maya’s Veil Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Dimensions: D 24.4 x W 18.5 x H 14.6 cm
Materials: Murano glass.
Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art High School ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Millefiori Flower Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight Night Light
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano handblown white filigrana basket with flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight on lighted base. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It has d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murrine, Wood, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Fuchsia Glass Geode Triangle Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano Sommerso triangle geode bowl in purple pink fuchsia glass. Italy, 1960s.
Eyecatching colors in shades of pink and purple using the "som...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Pink Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Murano style elongated funnel neck vase in translucent strawberry pink.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Price Per Item (2 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, blue stripes and gold flecks Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
1970's Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
1970's mid-century modern Murano glass sculpture by Licio Zanetti, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, there is a few light scratches to the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Italian Modern Pair of Iridescent Black Gold Crystal Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
A superb unique pair of glowing iridescent black and gold murano glass vases of very modern execution, the blown glass body with an attractive and delicate craftmanship in black colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 in paste multicolored butterflies attached with magnet.
Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Empoli 'Florence, Italy' Bonbonière on foot in opaline glass, 1960s
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Empoli 'Florence, Italy' Bonbonière on foot in opaline glass, 1960s
Typical decors from the glass factories of Florence, Italy, collectively known as Empoli.
With best wishes, Geert...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Modernist Blue Scavo Murano Glass Bowl in the manner of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition blue murano glass round bowl designed and manufactured in Venice in the Seventies. Crafted in the renowned Murano glassmaking tradition, this bowl is a testament ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Crystal Water Vase in Murano Glass with Flowers and Gold Leaf Venice Italy 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Crystal Water Vase in Murano Glass with Flowers and Gold Leaf Venice Italy 1970s
Entirely handcrafted in the 1970s in Murano, the Venetian island famous for its unrivalled glass tra...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Cenedese Style Pair of Vintage Murano “Vetro Sommerso” Vases
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
A colorful and lively pair of glass vases; they were created in a small furnace in Murano (Italy) using the “vetro sommerso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed, Large Silver Leaf-Infused Blown Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed, Large Silver Leaf-Infused Blown Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin
This is a beautiful, substantial sculpture, 10 inches high, by the Italian Murano glass blower Josef Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Vaso In Vetro Di Murano Verde E Foglia Oro 24kt
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Kanne Drite Collection – Blue Murano Glass Vases
The Kanne are colored Murano glass cylinders which, fused on the vase, form this wonderful work.
Drite is said when the kanne are pos...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Flower-Shaped Vase by Fratelli Toso, Italy 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Murano glass vase, crafted by the renowned Fratelli Toso, epitomizes the exquisite artistry and craftsmanship for which Murano glass is celebrated. The vase features a fluid, or...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Murano Smoky Blue Gray Hourglass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very tall Murano vase with an elongated graceful hourglass silhouette in translucent pale smoke gray with darker blue gray shading at the mouth.
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Cobalt Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, this Murano glass bowl is handcrafted with red highlights fading through bringing warmth into your color scheme.
Still in lovely conditi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970's Murano Glass Birds Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1970's mid-century modern Murano glass birds by Formia Vetri Di Murano, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weight. Showing two fish inside, in orange colors. Colors are orange, blue, black and white. A beautiful nice addi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame by Venini
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in kiwi green color.
Suits for 5x7" picture.
A thick Murano glass picture frame in kiwi green color designed and manufact...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Vintage Transparent Murano Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s.
This vase is made in hand-blown Murano glass.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Murano Pink Opal Flowers Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink flowers and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of the Seguso Vetri ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Gold Leaf
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopus, on a glass stone. Colors are a red, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Original Murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Moretti is a “factory of originals” founded in 1958 by Carlo and Giovanni Moretti, combining innovation...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Signed Millefiori-Infused Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Millefiori-Infused Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label still affixed.
A very handsome, handblown glass sculpture by the Italian Murano glass blower Josef Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Murano glass aquarium bloc by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Splendid Murano glass aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese.
Production of the 1950s.
Excellent conditions. Intact in all parts.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Giorgio Ferro for AVeM Murano pair of ‘Anse Volanti’ vases, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Rare ‘Anse Volanti’ vases designed by Giorgio Ferro for AVeM Murano 1950s.
In iridescent glass with lugs made by flying hand from solid glass.
In excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame by Venini
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Modern Murano twist light blue glass and brass picture frame.
Suits for 5x7" picture.
A thick Murano glass picture frame in light blue color designed and manufactured by V...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Dino Martens Murano White Red Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, red and copper aventurine Italian art glass centerpiece footed bowl. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. S...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass, Art Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
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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