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Material: Murano Glass
Murano Glass vase pink Color Seguso Deign 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso Pink Murano Vase 1970 Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Horizon 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

Bullicant blown glass vase signed Alessandro BARBARO. Murano
Located in Torino, IT
Vase made of glass blown bullicant signed Alexander BARBER. ORIGIN Murano PERIOD 20thc. AUTHOR Alexander BARBER MATERIALS Bullicant blown glass DIMENSIONS Height: 37 cm Ø 16 cm ...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Antique Italian Art Glass Pitcher Plate
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown large Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass water pitcher and under plate. Documented to the Fratelli...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Murano Glass Vases

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

Giant Vase or Ice Bucket in Murano Glass, Barovier Toso style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Very large vase in Puligoso glass with four vertical applications Morise with 24K gold leaf embedded. The Puligoso finish is extremely well executed with small bubbles allover the gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Ken and Ingrid Hansen Art Glass Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ken And Ingrid Hansen Art Glass Vase ,.
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1990s American Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Submerged Murano glass vase, Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
This elegant Murano glass vase, attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1950s-60s, is a perfect example of the extraordinary craftsmanship and stylistic innovation that have made...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Small I Cinesi Vase in Orange by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
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 plays with the light and changes thickness, consistency and chromatic effect. Two-colored objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Crystal

Willsea O Brien Sculptural Vessel Vase, New York Art Studio Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Blue Fish vessel or vase was created by Paul Willsea and Carol O'Brien as a part of series that consists of bowls and vases which combine a blown vessel with a cast base. The base i...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Incalmo Vase by Vetreria Archimede Seguso 1972
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Incalmo Vase by Vetreria Archimede Seguso 1972 A vintage Venetian art glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Archimede Seguso in 1972. Clear...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Murano Glass Ribbed Vase and Pitcher with 24-Karat Gold, Italy, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Set of Murano glass ribbed vase and pitcher with 24-karat gold, in style of Barovier, Italy, 1980s. The masterpieces come in different shapes: one has an oval base and an undulated ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Gold

Fratelli Toso Millefiori Pitcher with Multicoloured Murrines, Murano, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fratelli Toso Millefiori Pitcher with Multicoloured Murrines, Murano 1910 A nice Millefiori murrine glass pitcher, manufactured by Vetreria Fratell...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Incamiciato blue blown glass vase, design Carlo SCARPA for VENINI. 1994
Located in Torino, IT
Vase made of glass blown blue Wrapped, design Carlo SCARPA for VENINI. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1994 AUTHOR Charles SCARPA (1906-1978) was an Italian architect, designer and academic, ...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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

Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), Diamantati vase, 1960
Located in Zurich, CH
Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), very rare 'Damantati' vase, 1960s produced by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy spherical vase, transparent glass with milky opaque and black thread enamel...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Extra Large 3, 6kg Sommerso Bowl Murano Vetri Glass by Cenedese, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass shell element Producer: Cenedese Vetri Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell was produced in the 1970s i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Modern, Multicolored Murano Glass Vase with Rectangular Murrines by Andrea Zilio
Located in Salzburg, AT
Exeptional, Modern, Multicolored Murano Glass Vase with Rectangular white Murrines by Andrea Zilio. This Murano art object is an extravagant one-of-a-kind piece in every respect. Its...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

XXL Vintage Murano Glass Vase - Swirled Clear Glass with Purple Stripes, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This XXL vintage Murano glass vase is a stunning piece of art, featuring swirled clear glass with purple stripes. Crafted with exceptional quality, it's a true representation of Mura...
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20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

21st Century Italian Single Modern Murano Glass Vase by Studio Salvadore
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Modern Italian single vase made of hand-blown Murano glass, designed by produced by Studio Salvadore in good condition. The décor piece is enhanced ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Smoked Glass

Pair of La Murrina signature pointed cane ampoule bottle
Located in Lugo, IT
A pair of La Murrina ampoule bottles. Both bottles have a pointed signature. Good condition. Thank you.
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vase Decorative Object Archimede Seguso Style Murano Glass Midcentury Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Vase/decorative object in the style of Archimede Seguso made of transparent and double Murano glass as a "rostrato". Made in Italy in the 60s. Please watch the video and photos caref...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Vase Filigrana Murano Glass, 1930, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Venini vase Filigrana Murano glass, 1930, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Modernist Murano Red White Glass Centerpiece Vase with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Forato Centerpiece Vase in Murano Art Glass, Italy, 1960s Mid-Century Modernist Sommerso Murano centerpiece vase in red and white glass with silver flecks and organic des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Silver Leaf

Vase Sfumato, Cirillo Maschio, Attributed Aquamarine with Morisa Murano, 1920s
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase shows many features that are on the Marinuzzi Zecchin vessel production. It's costolato sfumato with typical hansw handles and the curl at the upper end. Has the costolato...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Murano Art Glass Bird Nest Vase Sculpture Alabaster and Crystal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic and beautiful art glass vase or sculpture in the form of a bird's nest with two pink colored opaline alabaster glass birds perched on a crystal clear nest. Handmade by the skilled Italian craftsmen of the Venetian island of Murano, this one of a kind vase is a true conversation starter and perfect for that discerning connoisseur of the unique and unusual. This murano glass bird vase...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Vases

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Alabaster

Huge Seguso Murano Orange White Pulegoso Tall Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized hand blown Murano Art glass vase with inner air bubbles. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching Murano glass tall vase is made in shades of red orange to clear glass and pulled details. It is made with the Pulegoso technique with million of inner air bubbles that give an spongy effect to all the surface. Extremly beautiful from all sides. To be used as decorative vase of flower vase displayed alone or as a part of a Murano glass collection...
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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

Flavio Poli Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Glass Vase circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Flavio Poli Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Glass Vase circa 1960s Offered for sale is a Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato so...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Vase 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
This stunning Sommerso vase features faceted glass in beautiful shades of grey, crafted using the iconic Sommerso technique. The vase showcases dark and clear grey glass encased in c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Vase 1960s
Murano Vase 1960s
$938 Sale Price
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Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Murano sommerso Bowl, Italy 1970s This vintage Murano sommerso bowl from the 1970s is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship and des...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano, Submerged Glass Vase, Colour Smoky Gray, Mandruzzato Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Large multi-faceted glass vase by Mandruzzato. This beautiful piece is very elegant thanks to the delicate line and the smoky-transparent color. It is rare, not only for its shape bu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian handmade Sommerso vase handmade of multi-colour layers Murano glass is asymmetric form. Signed/engraved on the base.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Gold Flecks Green Sommerso Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 pieces available as shown). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green and gold flecks Italian art glass bowl / vase. The piece has a green rim that fades...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Rare Pink Ercole Barovier Series Lenti Vase Barovier Toso Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique rare pink lens series vase by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period 1940. The vase is 12 centimeters high and 12 centimeters in diameter. Excellent vintage ...
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1940s European Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Smokey Gold with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with the timeless Bullicante technique, this hand-blown Murano vase embodies the meticulous artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Each bubble is carefully encapsulated within lay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Art Glass Vase by Gianni Versage for Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1990s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Art Glass Vase by Gianni Versage for Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1990s A large and heavy vintage art glass vase designed by Gianni Versage and manufactured by Vetreria Archimede S...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Venetian Fulvio Bianconi Vase Orange Freeform Handkerchief
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful mid-20th century Italian Murano Venetian Fulvio Bianconi hand blown orange art glass decorative Fazzoletto small or handkerchief vase. Sculptural vase in organic form with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Peach Pink and White Scavo Glass Amphora Vase attr. to Seguso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This vase is made in peach pink and white scavo hand-blown Murano glass, and it is attributable to Seguso, an important glass-makers' company that was founded ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Rare monumental “Piumato” Vasa, Italy 1940
Located in Conversano, IT
This extraordinary vase belongs to the celebrated “Piumato” series by Barovier Toso, created around 1942 under the artistic direction of Ercole Barovier, and regarded as one of...
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1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Silver Leaf Blue Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
A blue with silver leaf Murano vase.
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Luxury Yellow Handrafted Vase in Murano Glass by Maestro del Vetro.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Luxury yellow handcrafted vase in Murano glass by Maestro del Vetro. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass. Dimension: diam 3...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Vintage Murano Glass Scavo Vase by Alfredo Barbini III circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Italian glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). This is the largest piece of the four and is cylindrical in shape. Scavo glass indicates that the glass went thro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Murano Alexandrite Red Blue Murrines Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light purple with circular murrines Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to Antonio Da Ros, designer / architect and Artis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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

Rare „Floreali“ vase by Ercole Barovier Vetreria Artistica Barovier. 1924
Located in Zurich, CH
Rare and Important „Floreali“ vase by Ercole Barovier Vetreria Artistica Barovier. A masterpiece of murrine technique, featuring intricate flower patterns that captivate collectors....
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Milky White Vase by Lorenzo Povolato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with milky white top and clear base blown with black droplets to resemble various pebbles / Made in Italy by Lorenzo Povolato, circa 1990s Original make...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Red and White Italian Glass Vessel Vase in Murano Style Glass Italy 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large mid-20th century Italian glass vase, bears an original label reading "Opalina Fiorentina" and "Made in Italy". Measures 17.5" tall, and 6' in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Barbini Signed Abstract Color Scavo Texture Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large, and vintage, Murano hand blown white, blue and rust color "Scavo" design Italian art glass cylinder flower vase. The piece is documented, labelled and signed by Mast...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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

Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Green Female Nude Italian Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury modern centrepiece in bright, vivid green uranium 'Massello' glass sculpture of a female nude bust and torso by master glass blower E...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage AVEM Mini Bud Vases, Murano Italy, Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of striking hand-blown mini bud vases was made in ruby red glass with clear glass bases and handles; larger vase has gold leaf inclusions and contr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold

Hand Blown Murano Pois Vase in Light Lagoon Blue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite piece is a true testament to the timeless elegance and innovative artistry that defines Murano glass. The vase's elegant cylindrical form is elevated by a stunning sec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Moretti Carlo Murano Vase In Colored Opaline Glass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Ruby Red Glass Vase with Five Lobes, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vibrant Murano Sommerso vase in ruby red and crystal, its five sculptural lobes capturing light with dramatic elegance. Striking handblown Murano glass vase in deep ruby red with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Set of 12 Mid-Century 1970s Italian Black Clear Murano Glass Vases
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese set of twelve large and heavy vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano round, circular glass vases or oversized tealight / candle holders, circa 1965-197...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sommerso Vase Flavio Poli, Seguso, 1954
Located in Zurich, CH
Sommerso Vase Flavio Poli, Seguso, 1954 Perfect in form and color Sommerson colors in blue, green and clear glass Height about 32 cm Excellent condition
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

A Soffiato Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (attr.), Murano ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Soffiato Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (attr.), Murano ca. 1930s A rare Murano art glass vase manufactured most probably by Fratelli Toso around 1930s. Thin opaque white glass with aventurine inclusions and applied foot, handles and rim in black. Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1950 s Dino Martens Large Flower Vase in Tutti Frutti Multi-Colored Murano Glass
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950's Italian blown Murano large flower vase by Dino Martens. The multi-color vase has a squared shape with rounded angles and silver leaf applications in the colored glass. Corr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Silver Leaf

20th Century Clear Murano Glass Vase, Vetro Artistico Veneziano, Italy ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative mid century Murano Glass Vase out of the renown workshops on the small island of Murnano. this Vetro Artistico Veneziano glass vase was crafted in Italy in the period...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Burri Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Burri Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a true testament to the unparalleled artistry of Murano glassblowers. Each vase is hand-blown, showcasing organic, freefor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano A set of five millefiore murrine glass vases, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso around 1910-20. All vases are executed with polychrome multicoloured murrines and have an acid etched finish, one vase with glossy finish. The vases are authentic examples of early 20th century Murano art glass. They were part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s. Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Confetti Cobalt Blue and Red Glass Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Architectural sommerso cobalt blue vase with minimalistic red accent on the rim was designed by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Confetti series. The bright, inten...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Sommerso, Glass, Art 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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