Murano Amber Glass Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1970s

A glass bowl from Kosta Boda's "Contrast" series, crafted in a vibrant orange hue with internal veils that create a dynamic and fluid effect. The distinctive contrast is achieved thr...

Vintage Italian Sommerso Glass Centerpiece 1960s This exquisite Italian sommerso glass centerpiece is a true work of art that exudes sophistication and refinement. Handcrafted on the...

Venini's 1960s Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl This exquisite Murano glass bowl, an authentic 1960s piece from the prestigious Venini house, captures the essence of Sommerso design with i...

Glass bowl by Josef Hospodka for Sommerso, mid-20th century This mid-20th-century glass bowl, attributed to Josef Hospodka for Sommerso, features a domed, elliptical shape with a sof...

Incredible center piece amber in Murano glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri dArte circa 1950.

This Murano glass bowl, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the sophisticated artistry of mid-20th century Venetian glassmaking. Design Amber to brown in color, the bowl is richly inf...

Spectacular mid-century decorative bowl in amber Murano glass with air bubbles (bullicante). This wonderful piece was produced in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to Galliano Ferro. This piece is unique for the elegant mix of peculiar "bullicante" technique to shape Murano glass: the "bullicante" effect is one of the most famous glass working techniques and is seen quite often around the island of Murano. This particular effect is achieved by inserting a piece of molten glass inside a metal mold with spikes, very similar to the texture of a pineapple. These spikes make small holes in the surface creating a pattern all around the piece of glass. After it has been allowed to cool for a few moments, the whole piece is immersed again in the molten glass. This second layer completely covers the first. However, thanks to the thick consistency of the glass, the holes previously impressed on the first layer are not covered, thus causing air to be trapped between the two layers of glass. This process can be repeated several times, creating a pattern as complicated as the master glassmaker wishes. This technique not only gives a sense of depth to the whole object but also an incomparable decorative effect, famous for its originality. This decorative piece can also be used as an ashtray and spruce up a mid-century style living room. Measurements (cm): Diameter - 14 Height - 11 Galliano Ferro formed his own glass factory in 1955 after leaving Arte Vetraria Muranese, or AVeM (A.Ve.M.), which he co-founded in 1932. Designers at Galliano Ferro include his son Giorgio Ferro, Ezio Rizzetto, Fulvio Bianconi and Vinicio Vianello. Giorgio Ferro became head of the company in 1972. British importers Jaffe Rose...

Magnificent large and heavy triangle bowl from golden caramel to amber Murano glass. Wonderful technique, an original of the late 60s to 70s. Simply wonderful colours in a transpare...