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Mid-Century Modern Smoked Grey Murano Glass Bowl/Ashtray , Italy circa 1950
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic Mid-Century Modern smoked grey Murano glass bowl/ashtray, Italy, circa 1950, the hand
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase and Ashtray Set
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Stunning set of Italian Murano glass pieces attributed to Flavio Poli (1900-1984). Set of vase and
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Clear and Amber Handblown Glass Ashtray
Located in Austin, TX
Murano clear and amber handblown glass ashtray.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Glass

Murano Clear and Amber Handblown Glass Ashtray
Located in Austin, TX
Murano free-form handblown ashtray, clear and amber. We loved the organic feel of the piece.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

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Glass

Murano Glass A Bugne Silver Fleck bowl/ashtray - Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass A Bugne & Silver Fleck bowl/ashtray Seguso (assumed). This substantial piece weighs a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Striking Italian Muran Thick Mouth Blown Glass Centrepiece Bowl/Ashtray
By Formia Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible unique piece of thick green glass, simple elegant a very clean piece, no chips or
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

1960s Golden Crown E R Italy Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray
By Flavio Poli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Murano sommerso glass ashtray by Golden Crown E & R Italy. Octagon form. Cut facets
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Gorgeous Sapphire-Blue and Clear Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist sapphire-blue and clear Murano glass bowl or ashtray. Suspended
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Pair of Galliano Ferro Murano Art Glass Decorative Bowls or Ashtrays
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of 'Sommerso' Murano glass bowls, produced in Italy, circa 1950s-1960s by Galliano Ferro
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Barovier Toso Vintage Bowl/Ashtray Purple a Macchia Gold Fleck
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Barovier & Toso Vintage Glass Bowl/Ashtray Purple A Macchia & Gold Fleck. Items very like
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Iridescent Cornflower Blue and White Murano Glass Trinket Bowl - Ashtray
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
and white hand-blown glass. This trinket bowl / ashtray looks like a geode. It might show black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Glass Art Vase / Ashtray with Blue and Amber Hues, 1970s
By Seguso
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
. glass vase, ashtray period. 1970s country. italy material. hand-blown murano 'sommerso' glass color
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Tommaso Barbi Signed Murano Glass and Brass Ashtray or Valet Tray, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent round ashtray or catchall in Murano glass with a stunning speckled brown and white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

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Brass

1970s Italian Murano Sommerso Red Turquoise Clear Art Glass Bowl Dish Ashtray
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in London, England
1970s Italian Murano summerso glass bowl, dish or ashtray. The bowl has three indentations
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

XXL Flavio Poli Smoked Grey and Clear Faceted Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual giant sized faceted grey and clear Sommerso Murano glass bowl or ashtray. Attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Green and Amber Faceted Glass Diamond Bowl or Ashtray
By Flavio Poli
Located in Naples, IT
Stunning and incredible beautiful large ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, handcrafted
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Vintage 1960s Italian Adam Style Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Orange ice cube ashtray by antonio imperatore, murano glass, italy, 1970
By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore
Located in BARCELONA, ES
the 1970s. Ashtray in square frosted murano glass with a magnifying effect on its corners, handcrafted
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

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Crystal

Italian Midcentury Murano Ashtray, 1950-1960s
Located in Paris, FR
20th century Italian Murano glass vintage ashtray, in hues of blue and white glass with textures
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

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Glass

Vintage Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy and thick decorative longneck vase composed of cobalt blue and deep red Sommerso glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Sommerso green and yellow ashtray by seguso, faceted glass, murano, italy, 1970
By Seguso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted faceted glass using the "sommerso" technique (superposition of layers of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

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Crystal

Flavio Poli Vintage Murano Sommerso Turquoise and Green Glass Bowl Or Ashtray
By Flavio Poli
Located in North Miami, FL
This large chunky vintage Italian Murano glass bowl by Flavio Poli is layers of luscious sommerso
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

Italian Murano Gold Red Blue Purple Art Glass Bowl Ashtray Trinket Candy Holder
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Unique Italian Murano glass hand blown waterfall bowl. It is made of clear glass with gold flakes
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Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

1960 s Italian Mid-Century Murano Ashtray Bowl by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Paris, FR
A collectible 20th century Italian vintage sommerso murano glass decorative ashtray or bowl signed
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20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Orb: Sommerso Red Encased in Luminous Yellow Ashtray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano Orb: Sommerso Red Encased in Luminous Yellow Ashtray Venetian glass exquisite Murano sommerso
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Murano Glass

Massive Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Cigar Ashtray
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chicago, IL
A massive mid-20th century Italian Murano (possibly Seguso) gold aventurine cigar ashtray with a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

Set of Six Nesting Midcentury Multicolored Murano Ashtrays
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The triangular prism shaped ashtrays can be assembled in any desired formation and form a snug
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Green and Yellow Murano Sommerso Vide-Poche or Ashtray, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A partially collapsed Sommerso bowl. Made in green, yellow/amber and clear glass. Made in Murano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Murano Amber Glass Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano amber glass bowl or ashtray. Very mod, a great look in the high-quality glass we
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Murano Decorative Bowl/ Ashtray, 24kt Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern decorative bowl/ ash tray was realized in Murano, Italy- the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold

Midcentury Pink and Gold Murano "Sommerso Bullicante" Murano Glass Italian Bowl
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Midcentury pink and gold Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This handmade item was produced in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Midcentury Pink and Gold Murano "Sommerso Bullicante" Murano Glass Italian Bowl
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Midcentury pink and gold Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This handmade item was produced in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Set of Italian AVEM Millefiori Flower Art Glass Vase and Ashtray, 1970 s
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of vase and ashtray made in Murano by the A.VE.M glassworks (Arte Vetraria Muranese) in 1950's
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Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

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Murano Glass

Lavender Dish/ Ashtray with Gold Speckles
Located in New York, NY
Lavender Dish/ Ashtray with Gold Speckles
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Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass, Glass

Vintage Large Murano Sommerso Geode Bowl Yellow Citrine Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in København, DK
Large vintage Italian Murano geode solid glass bowl / ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli. Made in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Octagonal Red Murano Glass Vessel, circa 1970
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Octagonal Red Murano Glass Vessel Bowl, Dish or Ashtray Murano, Venice, Italy, circa 1970 with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Italian White and Purple Murano Glass Bowl by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Italian murano glass bowl or ashtray by Tommaso Barbi. Dim: 9.75” Diameter, 2.75” High.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Opal Blue Art Glass Ovoid Centerpiece Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano glass bowls / ashtrays creating a set. A perfect choice as a gift idea and interesting for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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

Toso Midcentury Ruby Red "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Decorative Bowl, 1960s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent heart-shaped ruby red and crystal Sommerso glass Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Gray Murano Glass Vase from Sommersi Series, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Murano glass vase and ashtray, with various colored shades, the "I Sommersi" series vase, realized since
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Swirls Art Glass Bowl with Folded Rim
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Barovier Toso Murano gold flecked swirls glass bowl, ashtray or vide-poche. Attributed to Barovier
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Carlo Scarpa Murano Green Blue Art Glass Bowl with Gold Flecks, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
-catching Cordonato D'Oro Bullicante green blue Murano glass bowl / ashtray. Attributed to Carlo Scarpa and
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Fratelli Toso Purple, Blue and Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Italian Bowl, 1960s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury purple, blue and pink "sommerso" Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This wonderful piece was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Bronze Murano Blown Glass Italian Bowl with Copper and Gold Flecks
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped Murano Art Glass bowl, catchall ashtray or vide-poche
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

1960s Italian Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Brown Blue Clear Textured Glass Bowl
By Mandruzzato
Located in London, England
1960s Italian Murano glass bowl, dish or ashtray. Made by the Mandruzzato factory. The bowl is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Red and Blue Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Naples, IT
Hand-blown submerged Murano art glass bowl or ashtray , period circa 1950s, Italy. The piece is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Irregular Murano Glass Vase, Green and Yellow, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern irregular Murano glass vase, green and yellow, 1970s Irregular vase in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Red Vide-Poche or Ashtray a Dona, 1980
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of red empty-pockets or ashtray A Dona, 1980 Italy Murano glass Measures: H 9cm, D 8cm.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Murano Glass

Bowl Seguso Fluorescent Green Midcentury Italian Design Ashtray, 1960
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bowl Seguso Fluorescent green midcentury Italian design ashtray, 1960.
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Murano Dish / Bowl Ore Astray, Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small bowl or ashtray in Murano glass. Organic shape with green and amber shades in "sommerso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Ashtray, 1950
By Venini
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Murano glass ashtray 1950 in the tradition of the Italian glassmaker as Venini.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian blue and green Murano glass ashtray / bowl.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Ashtray/Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pink and blue Murano glass ashtray/bowl.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Italian Rectangular Murano Glass Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian amethyst rectangular Murano glass ashtray, with original sticker.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian smoky and blue Murano glass ashtray / bowl. This piece is a great addition to your
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Murano glass ashtray italy around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass ashtray italy around 1950s Original condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass ashtray, Italy, 1960s Found in a noble apartment. It is intact and in good condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s
Located in South Salem, NY
Crafted in the vibrant spirit of the 1960s, this Murano glass ashtray exudes timeless charm. With
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays

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Glass

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Murano Glass Ashtray For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass ashtray you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, every murano glass ashtray was constructed with great care. There are 521 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass ashtray you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass ashtray, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each murano glass ashtray bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Cenedese, Seguso Vetri d'Arte and Antonio da Ros each produced at least one beautiful murano glass ashtray that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Ashtray?

Prices for a murano glass ashtray start at $111 and top out at $6,798 with the average selling for $587.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Murano Glass Ashtray
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean an old glass ashtray, fill your sink with warm water and mild dish soap. Place the ashtray in the sink and allow it to soak for a few minutes. Then, wipe with a soft sponge. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage glass ashtrays.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and 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. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.