What is controlled bubble glass?

Controlled bubble glass, also known as Bolle or Bullicante, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles. Particularly popular during the 1950s among Murano glass artists, the bubbles are typically created by rolling the molten glass on a metal surface covered in sharp spikes, poking holes that are then covered with another layer of glass, trapping air in the holes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Controlled bubble glass pieces.

What is bubble glass called?

The Italian term "bullicante" refers to glass that has a deliberate and regular pattern of bubbles inside. It's just one of the many techniques associated with fine Italian glassmaking. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of antique and contemporary bubble glass or bullicante from some of the world's top sellers.

What is glass with bubbles called?

Glass with bubbles in it is called bubble glass or in Italian, the term is pulegoso. Some bubbles appear in glass because the techniques were not good and bubbles remain, but other bubbles were put there by the glass-maker. Adding bubbles to glass can be very intentional and there are many tools designed to help glass-makers create elaborate and symmetrical patterns. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original glass art from top artists.

Controlled Bubble Glass

Murano Shell Bowl

Bullicante Glass Bowl

Controlled Bubble Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of controlled bubble glass on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, blown glass and art glass, every piece of controlled bubble glass was constructed with great care. There are 125 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of controlled bubble glass you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of controlled bubble glass — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of controlled bubble glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Murano, Fratelli Toso and Ercole Barovier each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of controlled bubble glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Controlled Bubble Glass?

Prices for a piece of controlled bubble glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $845.

Questions About Controlled Bubble Glass

What is controlled bubble glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Controlled bubble glass, also known as Bolle or Bullicante, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles. Particularly popular during the 1950s among Murano glass artists, the bubbles are typically created by rolling the molten glass on a metal surface covered in sharp spikes, poking holes that are then covered with another layer of glass, trapping air in the holes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Controlled bubble glass pieces.
What is bubble glass called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Italian term "bullicante" refers to glass that has a deliberate and regular pattern of bubbles inside. It's just one of the many techniques associated with fine Italian glassmaking. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of antique and contemporary bubble glass or bullicante from some of the world's top sellers.
What is glass with bubbles called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Glass with bubbles in it is called bubble glass or in Italian, the term is pulegoso. Some bubbles appear in glass because the techniques were not good and bubbles remain, but other bubbles were put there by the glass-maker. Adding bubbles to glass can be very intentional and there are many tools designed to help glass-makers create elaborate and symmetrical patterns. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original glass art from top artists.