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Material: Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Green Ribbons Large Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and green Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Sommerso Green Clear Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Hanblown Murano Centerpiece Bowl in Green and Clear Glass. Italy, 1960s. A highly decorative hand blown centerpiece or vase in clear glass with green acc...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

20th Century Italian Set of Lilac Murano Glass Vases by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage set of dark-lilac Mid-Century Modern Italian vases made of hand blown colored, smoked Murano glass in good condition. The tall vase and the round one were designed by Luigi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Smoked Glass

Mid-Century Murano Orange Cased Glass Vase, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Murano glass vase in a vibrant orange encased glass. This lovely piece was realized in Murano, Italy during the 1970s. The quality of the encased glass amd the si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Millefiori Vase in Purple, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase in Purple, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910 An antique Millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Ma...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Venini Art Glass Vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art Glass vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956 A vintage art glass vase in erba pesante (grass green) glass with layered...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Goccia Vase in Green Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant glass is an exquisite piece of Murano glass artistry, characterized by its distinctive teardrop shape. Originating from the renowned glassmaking island of Murano, Italy,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Black Murano Vase with Gold Stripes by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian black Murano art glass vase hand blown with stripes infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rare Set of 2 Organic Multicolor Murano Glass Sommerso Vases, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase set of 2 Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases set was designed and produced in the 1970s in Mura...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rare David Hasslinger Modernist Vase, American Studio Art Glass, 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural, colorful vase is decorated with wide band of polychrome splashes and glass threads on almost fully opaque black glass background; the band flows freely in asymmetric man...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass

Ercole Barovier Rare Handblown Glass "Alterni" Vase, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important handblown glass "Alterni" vase in clear and light blue tessere edged in darker blue by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, 1958. Alterni pieces are...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier for Barovier Toso Attr. Glass Basket circa 1940s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso Attr. Glass Basket circa 1940s A great Murano market basket attributed to Barovier & Toso ca. 1940s. Thick fused clear glass with gold foil inclu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1980s Modernist Black Green and Yellow Striped Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A black murano glass vase decorated with green, brown and yellow stripes. It's in very good conditions, signed on the bottom murano style. A true embodiment of 1980s Modernist design...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Brown and Yellow Murano Glass Amphora Vase by Fratelli Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This vase in made in brown and yellow Murano glass. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use such as its original patina, but ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Barovier vase in bulging Murano glass from 1940
Located in Palermo, IT
Striking cobalt blue Murano glass bullicant showcases a sophisticated bell shape, embellished with elegant scrolling handles in contrasting clear Murano glass. This luxurious combina...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Vase with Kinetic Decoration, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production 1960s Murano. Not signed. High quality artistic in milky white color with a particular decoration reminiscent of kinetic art in the col...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Vase in Murano Glass Red and Gold 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Vase in Murano Glass Red and Gold 1980s, art deco. Elegant Italian Venetian vase in Murano glass red and gold, composed by a gold bas...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase Clear Glass with Blue and Red Details, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase - Clear Glass with Blue and Red Details - timeless Design Italy 1970s - Gift Idea, Table Decoration boble Rare vintage glass vase with striped decora...
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20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

New Old Stock 2, 6kg Lucid Bowl Murano Glass Seguso Vetri d Arte, Italy, 1970 No1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass shell element Producer: SEGUSO Vetri d'Arte, Italy Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s New Old Stock. This original glass she...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Travertine Vase by Fratelli Mannelli Italy 1970 s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
1970's Italian modern round decorative tube vase in travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy. Perfect as a decorative object holding up single flowers. No need for a bouqet! Comes with...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Travertine

Rare Blu Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury mouth-blown in rare rostrato blu Murano glass vase. This wonderful object was produced during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This mast...
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1940s Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Riccardo Licata Murano Doppio Incalmo Murrine Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Exceptional, very rare vintage Murano hand blown white and yellow murrines Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer and painter Riccardo Licata for Venini, 1955-1956, in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

Postmodern Fused Art Glass Vase, Cobalt Blue, Green, Yellow, Hand Blown
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural, tall art glass vase was created in goblet shape with cobalt blue body encased in clear glass in sommerso technique; graphic yellow glass stripe was fused to the outer surface, circling around the piece and descending down to the dark green round base. Yellow glass decorates the rim of the vase, balancing the composition. Rim glows orange in UV which is usually an indication of cadmium glass.
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20th Century Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass

1940s Murano Glass Brutalist Style Vases
Located in New York, NY
Nice pair of 1940s Brutalist style Murano glass vases, beautiful colors with nice details, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use. Smaller vase...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Empoli Vase on Foot Italian Craftsmen schip of Florence Murano
Located in Verviers, BE
Made by the Italian craftsmen of Empoli, Florence The carefully crafted details Vase provides a solid pitcher form suitable for a few tall flowers and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Blue Vase in Blown Murano Glass with 24kt Gold 1980s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Blue vase in blown Murano glass with 24kt gold 1980s, Italy. This Italian Murano glass vase in blue color and gold finishes is a refined work of art that was entirely handcrafted du...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Medium is a striking example of Venetian glass artistry, masterfully crafted using the Battuto ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Small I Cinesi Vase in Dark Red by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing effect of a material that p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Murano "Facce" Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian multicolor Murano art glass vase hand blown to form abstract faces / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 15.5 inche...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pair of 1970s Murano Glass Vases
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of Murano glass vases from the 1970s, handcrafted in translucent aqua blue glass that captures and reflects light with remarkable fluidity. Each vase features a softl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

TOSO Murano design vase, pink bulb blown glass, corded
Located in Torino, IT
Collectible vase tOSO Murano design, in pink blown glass bullicant, corded with golden flakes. ORIGIN Murano, Italy PERIOD 70s/80s MARK TOSO Murano signed on the bottom MATERIALS...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Venetian glass vase, circa 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Vases by Lino Tagliapietra Angelin, Effetre, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. The vases are made of hand...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Multi Color Murrine XL Art Glass Vase in the Style of Cenedese, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand-blown Italian art Murano multicolor glass vase with applied colorful big glass drops in the style of Cenedese. Italy, 1970s. Larg...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Multicolor Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with an elegant gradient of dark blue color to transparent and multicolored decorations / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Indented Vase in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our indented vase in a deep, luxurious amber hue, an epitome of refined elegance and artisanal excellence. Crafted by skilled Murano glass artisans, this vase showcases a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano White Aventurine Italian Art Glass Soliflore Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Zanfirico ribbons and copper aventurine flecks Italian art glass decorative soliflore flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Oldrich Lipsky Cased Cut Glass Vase For Novy Bor Exbor, Czechoslovakia c.1964
Located in London, GB
For sale is a Mid-Century Bohemian three-colour cased, cut and polished vase designed by renowned Czech glass artist, Oldrich Lipsky in c.1964 for the Novy Bor (EXBOR) glass foundry....
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Zanetti Blu Murano Art Glass Bottle 1960 Etched Glass Italian Design Minimal
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Zanetti Blu Murano art glass bottle 1960 etched glass Italian design minimal.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa, battuto-velato vase, 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), large 'battuto-velato' vase, 1940 wheel-carved glass, battuto -velato surface produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 30 cm (height) signed with two-line aci...
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Small Bowl Murano Glass Emerald Green
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle small bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, structural f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Steel Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Incalmo Murano Art Glass Vase by V. Nason C. ca. 1990s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large and decorative murano glass vase of the 'Fiapi' series designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by V. Nason & C. Murano end of the 20th century. Amber and black glass fused i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Tall Murano Vase Buttuto in Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A masterclass in contemporary elegance and timeless sophistication; crafted by the virtuosos of glass artistry in Murano, this vase epitomizes luxury with its meticulously hand-carve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Yellow Glass Scalloped Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown Sommerso and lattimo yellow Murano glass vase / centerpiece, Italy, 1950s. Triple cased glass (yellow, over white lattimo glass over yellow glass). It has an scall...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Mid-Century Hand-Blown White Murano Glass Geometric Flower Vase signed Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Designed with an elegant scale, the vase stands as both a functional and decorative object. Its cylindrical base provides a sturdy foundation while gradually expanding into a geometr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Small I Cinesi Vase in Cobalt Blue by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Matisse bright cobalt blue By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Handmade Vase - Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
The Marea collection is a fascinating series of vases, each a testament to the artistry of Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team of glassblowers. Meticulously handcrafted on the famo...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Creative Murano Glass Vase - Sedani
Located in Murano, VE
The Sedani collection is a masterful showcase of sculptural art, with each vase made entirely by hand in our furnace on the island of Murano. These unique pieces are created by a me...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Cobalt and Gold Bud Vase, NY Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural Organic Modern vase was hand blown with thin layer of gold foil fused over cobalt blue glass. The abstract, graphic pattern is swirling around the curves of the vase; the whole structure is enclosed in thin layer of clear glass in sommerso technique, adding depth and definition to the piece. Minimal shape of the vase allows the bold flow of the pattern to take the center stage. The vase is signed and dated in etching on the bottom; rare, hard to find example of vintage Vitrix glasswork would make a great gift to any studio glass or art collector. Founded in 1979 by brothers Matthew and Thomas Buechner III in Corning's Market Street District, Vitrix Hot Glass...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold

Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opal Blue Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opaline blue and gold flecks Italian art glass miniature cornucopia flower bud vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, and pub...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Burri Vase in Light Olive Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This excellent Murano vase stands as a paragon of artistic innovation and refined luxury. Its sculptural form, resembling molten glass captured mid-flow, exudes a dynamic elegance th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Brown Amber Murano Massello Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important tall vintage midcentury modern centrepiece in lightly brown / amber toned 'Massello' glass free hand abstract 'Totem' sculpture with five sections on a c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Toso 1960s glass vase
Located in Palermo, PA
Vintage Italian woven lattice glass vase attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1960. Clear glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Deep Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Vase, signed
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Large Midcentury Czech Art Glass Sculpture Collectors Vase, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A very large glass sculpture vase made of dark red and transparent glass. The dark red almost goes into the black. Attributed to Czech Glass from...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Ermanno Toso Murano Satin Surface Blue Canes Pentoni Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue satin surface and cut murrines Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Ermanno Toso, for Fratelli Toso. Created in the "...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass

Vintage large murano vase Red and White Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Embrace the essence of Italian artistry with this captivating Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase, a splendid creation from 1970s Italy. The original label has been preserved. The sleek an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Uncover Rare Finds: Authentic Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels for Sale on 1stDibs

Immerse yourself in the world of authentic vintage Murano glass vases and vessels, which elevate any dining setting with their dramatic colors. The collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs includes 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 vase or vessel is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling hues 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 authentic antique and vintage Murano glass vases and vessels on 1stDibs.

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