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What is the famous glass factory in Venice, Italy?

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What is the famous glass factory in Venice, Italy?
Opinions may vary on what is the most famous glass factory in Venice, Italy. However, the island of Murano is arguably the best-known center for glass production in Venice. Since the 13th century, skilled artisans have been producing glassware in Murano. Some of the most celebrated makers that have been located on the island include Barovier Toso, Salviati, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Effe Due Murano, Barbelli, Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto and Paolo Venini. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
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Vincenzo Nason Murano Sommerso Pink Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso vase with faceted glass in smoke pink color. Designed by Vincenzo Nason for Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Pale pink glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

XXL Mandruzzato Murano Blue Yellow Faceted Sommerso Glass Vase, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Blue and Amber Yellow glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Extra large size. Eye-catching colors. Italy, 1960s. Blue and yellow double layered g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Huge Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Sommerso Red Yellow Pink Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Red, Yellow and Pink Salmon glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Large size. Italy, 1960s. Red and yellow glass double cased into pink salmo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In fabulous ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 12 Hand-Blown Painted Murano Art Glass Champagne Saucers by Salviati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of twelve Murano art glass champagne saucers, attributed to Salviati and crafted in Italy circa 1950, epitomizes Venetian glassmaking at its most refined and histo...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Blue Faceted Sommerso Bowl by Mandruzzato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian blue faceted Murano glass bowl blown in Sommerso technique / designed by Mandruzzato, circa 1960s / Made in Italy Measures: Diameter 5 inches, height 3 inches 1 avail...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

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