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Material: Murano Glass
Large Art Glass Vase Yokohama by Aldo Nason Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Art Glass Vase 'Yokohama' by Aldo Nason Murano An asymetrical shaped Art Glass Vase 'Yokohama' by Aldo Nason, Murano end of the 1960s. Thick h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sommerso vase by seguso in two-tone murano glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare red and blue two-tone sommerso vase designated and made for murano Seguso in the 1970s. Artisanal work of glass according to the "sommerso" technique (superposition o...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass

Ambercolored/ Brown Murano Glass Vase, Mid Century, Italy ca. 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative, extraordinary shaped Murano Glass Vase out of Italy. Artfully handcrafted around 1960/70 on the famous island of Murano, this timeless designed 20th century Murano g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vetreria Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase, Murano Early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetreria Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase, Murano Early 20th Century A very large murrine glass vase with applied handles, manufactured by...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

large Green 1, 1kg Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Flavio Poli Attr., Italy, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attributed. Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Flavio Poli attributed a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Ribbon Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass pitcher / vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with original "Murano Glass - Made In...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Hand-Blown Murano Tall Modern Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This strikingly tall Murano vase in onyx black embodies elegance and sophisticated Italian craftsmanship, perfect for adding a touch of opulence to any interior. Skillfully hand-blow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini vase Colletti series 70’s
Located in bari, IT
Colletti series vase in greenish blown glass with two-tone incalmo band decoration designer Alessandro Diaz de Santillana. Venini engraved signature. After graduating in architecture...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini vase Colletti series 70’s
Venini vase Colletti series 70’s
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Seguso Vetri d Arte Murano Red Gold Italian Art Glass Ribbed Flower Bud Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed flower bud vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The vase is publish...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Sommerso vase by seguso in green murano glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare green sommerso vase designed and made for murano seguso in the 1970s. Artisanal work of glass according to the "sommerso" technique (superposition of layers of molten...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Crystal

Vintage Murano Glass Vase by Enrico Coveri Wavy Bubble Shape, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Murano glass vase by Enrico Coveri - Turquoise, wavy bubble shape - Design Italy 1980s - Gift idea, retro Fall in love with this eye-catching vintage Murano glass vase by En...
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20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mendini X Venini vase Acco Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 1998, made in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Acco vase in Aquamarine and White Glass, model 706.70, produced in 1998 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The Acco vase is the result of Venini’s coll...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Green Murano Glass, Signed 2001, handmade in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Dorici vase in Green Murano Glass, model 793.16, produced in 2001 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Refined Dorici vase by Venini, designed by Monica ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Gray, Gold and Red Glass, 2011 Limited Edition 76/399
Located in Venezia, IT
Special Edition Venini Opalino vase, model 706.23, produced in 2011 as a limited edition of only 399 pieces on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the most famous italian glass F...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Xlrg Murano Blue Black Gray Scavo Texture Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown rich cobalt blue with excavated surface texture Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to Cenedese company, with labe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A celebration of timeless craftsmanship and rich color, the Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green exudes both vibrance and refinement. This exquisite creation from the Vene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

VENINI tall vase Odalische Red and White Murano Glass, Signed 2009 Made in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Odalische vase in Red and White Murano Glass, model 706.82, produced in 2009 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. This specific model 706.82, produced in...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Tornado Green Yellow Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Tornado 522.0 Clear, Green and Yellow blown glass with twisted rods, signed 2005 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Striking Tornado vase by Venin...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Tornado 522.0 Clear and Red blown glass with twisted rods, signed 2005 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Striking Tornado vase by Venini, a conte...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Regina Taupe Grey Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2010
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin matt grey color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2010 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Prin...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Vase Regina Lattimo White Murano Glass with Applied Metal Foil 2010
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin white color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2010 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2010
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin red color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2010 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe s...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2009
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin red color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2009 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe s...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Regina Ivory Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2006
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin ivory color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2006 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini “Regina” Aquamarine Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil Signed 2002
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin aquamarine color and applied metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2002 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Re...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Scarce Sommerso Green, Yellow Clear Block Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking and scarce Murano Sommerso block glass vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s. This elegant piece showcases Poli’s signature mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) techn...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Rare VENINI vase Deco Paraiba Green Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Made in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Deco vase in a rare tone of Paraiba Green, model 707.11, produced in 2014 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperworks. The Deco series traces its origins to the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Opalino vase Grape color Glass Limited Edition 94/199 year 2010
Located in Venezia, IT
Exceptional Venini Opalino vase, model 706.22, produced in 2010 as a limited edition of only 199 pieces. This example is numbered 94/199, signed on the base, and accompanied by its o...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto A Canne Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary, Signed 2011
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-blown Fazzoletto a Canne vase by Venini, model 701.01, executed in multicolored filigree cane glass. Produced in 2011 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Venini (1921–2011). ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Vintage Murano Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
An Italian 20th century vintage art glass red vase with white detailed swirls all over and blue and yellow millefiori inspired patterns. Italy, circa 1960s.   Technique: Incamiciato ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

"Barbarico" by Barovier Toso Bird Glass Murano Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Barbarico" vase by Barovier & Toso Bird vase with extraordinary surface texture. Etched signature. Model designed 1951 Perfect condition.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Modern Carved Black over Red Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black over red core Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. The piece has carved circles, showing the red inside layer, and a "Battuto" hammered...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"Polpo" iridato glass vase, Gae Aulenti, 2006, 20/99 by Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
"Polpo" iridato glass vase, Gae Aulenti, 2006, 20/99 by Venini Gae Aulenti, for Venini example 20/99, in iridescent glass with heat-applied tentacles and glass bead, signature at t...
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Early 2000s Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Murano Pink Handkerchief Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian pink handkerchief art glass vase in the style of Venini, circa 20th century, Italy. A beautiful hand-made piece with quilted / diamond...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Red and Gold Murano Glass Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative Red Murano glass vase with gold accents. A wonderful accessory! This vase would also make a great gift 5.5w x 10h
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20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Soliflore Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass soliflore flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase is made with intric...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Smoked Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase by Venini
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and striking Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Smoked Amber by Venini originates from Italy during the latter half of the 20th Century. Features a ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Gorgeous Pair of Vases in Murano Glass by Enrico Coveri. Made in Italy
By Enrico Coveri
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous space age pair of vases in Murano glass by Enrico Coveri. These vases are two sculptures and they are in excellent conditions. Signed at the bottom. Made in Italy diam...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage pink vase by Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful pink murano vase by Archimede Seguso made in Italy in the 1950s. Archimede Seguso was an Italian glass artist known for his exquisite glass vases, necklaces, and sculptures...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano glass vases signed Costantini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vases, signed Costantini. Italy 1970s. The vases are priced and sold in pair. Contact us to split the pair. The large Italian vases are ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Tall Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking 1970s Mid-Century Modern tall Murano glass vase, a prime example of the bold design and craftsmanship characteristic of the era. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mario Badioli after Picasso Black and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury amazing black and orange sommerso Murano glass vase. Mario Badioli probably designed this fantastic piece in the style of Picasso in Italy dur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Purple Murano Glass Rostrate Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass vase, Italian, from the island of Murano. This hand-blown piece has a striking purple color and is made with the rostrate technique.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opal White Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opal white and gold flecks Italian art glass cornucopia flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, and published in his bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

1970s Flavio Poli Mid-Century Modern Red and Orange Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic red and orange murano glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in very good conditions. The vase exhibits distinct characteristics that reflect the design trends of th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Sapphire Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Judith Via Wolff Blue and Green Bud Vase, New York Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage art glass bud vase was hand blown with multi-layered abstract pattern of green and orange murine glass inclusions on the blue glass background. The colored glass core is enc...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Vintage small murano vase Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful small red Murano glass vase made in Italy in the 1970s. The vase is in excellent vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 15.5 cm / 5.9 inches Height: 20 cm ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Tobacco Murano Glass “Burri” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Single vase from the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy. This piece is hand blown in a tobacco color glass. The organic shape is an homage to Alberto Burri. Created by A. Donn...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Small 1960s Hexagonal Italian Murano Turquoise Clear Glass Vase
Located in London, England
A small Italian Murano hexagonal turquoise encased in clear glass vase. A beautiful decorative piece perfect for a glass display case or shelf where the light can shine through it to...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Amber Color Murano Glass Bubble Vase with Morise Attributed to Donà, 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Amber color Murano glass bubble vase with Morise attributed to Donà, 1980s, Italy This refined vase is the perfect condensation of the Murano glassblowing art and tradition. Many ty...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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

Rich Color Murano Glass Vase, in Stock
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rich Color Murano Glass Vase, in Stock Add an elegant touch to your home decor with this exquisite Murano vase. Crafted from richly colored Murano glass, this vase is a stunning exam...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini "Veronese" by Vittorio Zecchin, signed
Located in Zurich, CH
Venini "Veronese" by Vittorio Zecchin, signed Burgundy red with "aventurine". Blown glass. The Veronese vase was blown for the first time in 1921 thanks to Vittorio Zecchin’s intuit...
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Early 2000s European Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Blue Seguso Vase in Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vase in blue and transparent Italian art glass Sommerso blown by hand. Attributed to seguso, murano Italy, and 1960s. This colorful vase has a beautiful design with drawn details and...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Crystal

Vintage Big, Tall and Heavy Murano Vase in Green and Orange "Sommerso" Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Blue Italian Murano Glass Obelisks
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare pair of Murano solid light blue colored / coloured faceted glass obelisks, made circa 1970. Wonderful Italian glass and perfect as an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Rostrato Murano Italian Glass Basket Centerpiece Vase, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Ercole Barovier transparent Rostrato glass basket vase. Exquisite Rostrato Murano art glass basket vase. Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso. Italy, circa 1940s. Perfect vintage co...
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Set of two iridescent Murano glass Vases by Nason Moretti, 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of two iridescent Murano glass vases by Nason & Moretti, 1960 Intact and in good condition. Splendid design. The smaller one has an attribution label and measures 15 cm in diamet...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Hand-Cut Vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Moretti is a “factory of originals” founded in 1958 by Carlo and Giovanni Moretti, combining innovation...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Explore the Collection of Authentic Murano Glass Vases on 1stDibs

Immerse yourself in the world of authentic vintage Murano glass vases, which elevate any dining setting with their dramatic colors. The collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs includes bottles, bowls, sculptures and other vessels and furnishings.  

Every vintage Murano glass vase is unique. These captivating 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.

Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces truly 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 on 1stDibs.

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