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Material: Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass vase, Italy, 1960s Found in a noble apartment. It is intact and in good condition. You can observe small air bubbles inside the glass. This certifies the authenticity of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1960s
$201 Sale Price
62% Off
Seguso Murano Sommerso Clear and Purple Twisted Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
An eye-catching hand blown Murano twisted vase in clear and purple glass. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1960s. This art glass vase has...
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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, Sommerso

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Black Black 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 Opalino technique. This method...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Multi-Color Heavy Murano Glass Sommerso Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Contemporary Murano glass vase in Sommerso style with thick, clear glass casing over rich swirled shades of amethyst, gold and sapphire with gold inclusions. Unknown maker - unsigned.
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Blue and Smoked Art Glass Urn Vase, Signed by Roberto Rossi, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by Roberto Rossi (signed). Blue on the outside, white glass on the inside, handles and foot i...
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1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vase with Redentore and Kiku Murrines Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase with Redentore and Kiku Murrines Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso 1960s A large murrine glass vase designed by Ermanno Toso and manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano aro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Rectangular Dark Amber Murano Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this vintage rectangular Murano glass vase dates from the 1980s. Thick, clear cased glass with dark amber glass body. Lots of tiny bubbles and a dark amber streak. Mo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Pink yellow and clear glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Italy, 1960s. Pink and yellow glass double cased into clear glass using the Somme...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Rare Large Art Glass Scalloped Vintage Cobalt Blue Seguso Vase Murano, Italy
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare large Art Glass scalloped vase in cobalt blue signed Archimede Seguso Murano Italy Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftsmans...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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 miniature cornucopia flower bud vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, and publi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Red Murano Glass Vase with Sommerso Gold Attributed to Seguso, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Vintage red murano glass vase with Sommerso gold attributed to Seguso 1950s. This is an outstanding Italian design vase, characterized by a harmoni...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Gold

Murano Glass by Fratelli Toso Millefiori vase Multicoloured
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite grandeur of a decorative vase, a true masterpiece, born from the artistic glassblowing tradition of Murano. This magnificent creation is adorned with a handcraft...
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The piece has an original "Murano Glass - Made In...
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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

Murano Glass Vase attributed to Fratelli Toso
Located in Montreal, QC
Murano glass vase attributed to Fratelli Toso. Bearing sticker"Murano Glass Made in Italy"
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Indigo 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

Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s Item e7091 An antique millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Mur...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Oliver Vase
Located in København K, DK
Mouth-blown and handmade Bohemian Glassware. Made in Bohemia. Ideal to be displayed in a window or as a centrepiece with flowers.   The Oliver vase is named after friend and muse o...
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2010s Czech Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Oliver Vase
Oliver Vase
$1,076 / item
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942 Carlo Scarpa for Venini “Pennellate” vase 1942 While the world was at war in 1942, Scarpa and Venini produced a rare ser...
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Seguso bottle and stopper, Corroso over Green Amethyst incamiciato Murano Glass
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique tall bottle from Seguso, using a technique called Corroso, where the glass is textured with fluoridric acid and sawdust. A technique used by Carlo Scarpa and Seguso. The bottl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Murano Glass Vase "Jack In The Pulpit", Italy circa 1965
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, rare example of a large "Jack In The Pulpit" glass vase from the Murano workshops in Italy around 1965. This extraordinary piece of Italian glass art convinces with its el...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Yellow White Aventurine Ribbon Italian Art Glass Mid-Century Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown yellow and white ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. It is made with alternating yellow Zanfirico net ribbons, and twisting white with silver a...
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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, Ribbon

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vase is a superb example of Mid-Century Italian art glass, demonstrating technical mastery in glassblowing. The vessel features a distinctly modern, elongated teardrop...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Handblown Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi Venini
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Italian Mid-century, hand blown Murano Amphora form, glass vase in the Modern Neoclassical style designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, c...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

20th Century, Venini Murano Glass Vase
Located in Turin, Turin
In 1921 Venini and Cappellin opened a glass factory called Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Cappellin Venini & C. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production center in the lagoon ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Tall Signed Murano Vase with Wide Band of Applied Stringing
Located in Troy, MI
circa 1990s extra large Murano glass vase in a subtle burgundy ombre tone is 11.5” wide and 12” tall. Wavy rim and wide band of applied stringing with gold inclusions add visual flair. Original Murano label still affixed with glassworks code 036 which is Artigianato Muranese...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Scavo Glass Urn Vase in Yellow
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Mid-Century Murano Scavo Glass Urn Vase in Yellow This exquisite mid-century Murano scavo glass urn vase features a stunning yellow hue, showcasing the unique texture and craftsmans...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton extra large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese Tall Sommerso Vase – Green Honeycomb Amber Atomic
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vase designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese, Italy, circa 1950s. This tall cylindrical vase is an exquisite example of the Sommerso (subme...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Rostrato Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian red Murano glass vase hand blown to create a beaked textured effect using Rostrato technique / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside M...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown red and taupe gray triangle Tessere mosaic Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, c...
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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

Barovier Toso Murano Neolitico 1954 Pulled Feather Design Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown grays and blacks feathered design Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Toso company...
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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, Sommerso

1970s Modernist Blue and Purple Sommerso Murano Glass Tall Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An heavy Sommerso Murano glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1970s, it's in perfect conditions. This vase from the 1970s it's a fine example of modernist Italian gla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

20th Century Italian Vintage Murano Artistic Glass Large Vase by Carlo Nason
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production circa 1980s Murano. Original brand present in Nason production. Large vase with a particular design, in transparent glass that turns in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue gray, opaline Italian art glass handkerchief sculptural vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. The piece is...
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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, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Modern Costantini Murano Clear and Black Glass Italian Vase
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Murano hand blown vase made of opaline glass by the Italian artist glassblower Costantini. The body is decorated with round freeform reliefs. This exquisite Venetian vase is signed ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Barovier Seguso Ferro Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Stem Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per vase (2 vases available as shown). Rare and beautiful, antique Murano hand blown ruby red and gold flecks Italian art glass vase with applied green fish in the style of e...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Empoli Rossini Mid Century Green Patterned Glass Vase
Located in Verviers, BE
Empoli Florence Italy Textured Vase Pattern Typical decors from the glass factories of Florence, Italy, collectively known as Empoli. Decorative glass. The city of Empoli is locat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vase Vessel White Murano Glass Round Decorative Object Italian Design 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Simpatic vase made in Italy in the 80s. The spherical vase with a narrow neck was made of white Murano glass with small bubbles that cross the entire surface. Please watch the video ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano glass vase, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Murano glass vase, 1970s, Made in Italy. Extraordinary Mid-Century glass Murano glass vase with orange flashed glass. This lovely vase was made in Murano in the 1970s. The glass is e...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Luigi Onesto
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Italian Sommerso murano glass vase by Luigi Onesto for Oball. In beautiful vintage condition, shows some wear consistent with age in underside of vase(see detail photo). S...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Purple and Gold Clear Faceted Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Vintage Murano geometric shaped deep purple and gold "Sommerso" faceted glass vase designed by Mandruzzato, Italy. Original label. Perfect condition. Mandruzzato was founded in 1934 on the island of Murano, Venice, Italy, by Benjamin Mandruzzato. After Benjamin died in 1954, the factory was run by his son Luigi Mandruzzato...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Orange Yellow Clear Sommerso Art Glass Centerpiece, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized midcentury Murano art glass centerpiece with pulled details. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s An spectacular hand blown Murano art glass vase in shades of orange yellow ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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

Barovier Seguso Ferro Murano Red White Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown rich ruby red Italian art glass flower vase, with white leaf handle decorations dusted with gold. Documented and labelled as Artistica S...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Scavo Vase in Amber Murano Glass Venice Italy 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Seguso Scavo Vase in Amber Murano Glass Venice Italy 1970s Entirely handcrafted in the 1970s, this outstanding vase is an artwork by the Venetian g...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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

Hand-blown murano glass vase from Gordiola, Spain, 1950s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Handcrafted glass vase from the 50s, produced in Mallorca by the Gordiola glass brand. Blown and handmade, with reddish and white colors swirling throug...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Multi-Color Heavy Large Murano Glass Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase. Origin: Murano, Italy. Decade: 1970s. This original vintage glass vases was designed by Fl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Blue Glass Vase known as "Oxid" by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A large handblown sommerso vintage glass vases known as "Oxid" made by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden. This is a very special vase, the color is a deep blue with darker blue speckle...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Sommerso

Fused Glass Dimpled Bud Vase, Italy 1960s, Glows in UV
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage fused glass bud vase features 4 dimples, or light indentations, on the sides of the vase. The inclusion of fused blue glass layer around the textured part of the vase allows...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso

Tall White + Cranberry Vintage Carlo Moretti Murano Glass Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this Murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti vase dates from the 1990s. Vase is tall at 14.5” and is semi-opaque white glass with cranberry-colored streaks. Original label...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Pink Murano Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Bianconi, Venini
Located in Catania, IT
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown intricate pink ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini company. The vase...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Blown glass vase design Paolo CREPAX. 1990s
Located in Torino, IT
Blown glass vase murano polychrome, design Paolo CREPAX. ORIGIN Murano PERIOD 1990s DESIGNER Paul CREPAX MATERIALS Murano blown glass, incalmo technique DIMENSIONS Ø 17 cm H 46....
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Flavio Poli Fuchsia Red Corroso Surface Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown deep fuchsia red with acid etched surface Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Societa Veneziana di Conterie e ...
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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

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Onyx Black with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Commanding attention with its statuesque 22-inch form, this hand-blown Murano vase is a striking statement of modern glass artistry. The onyx-black core, bold and refined, rises thro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant Murano glass vase embodies the sophistication and timeless artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Its deep black hue, contrasted with the crystal-clear glass edges, evokes a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Da Ros for Cenedese Huge 12“ Cobalt Light Blue Italian Murano Glass Bowl 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage midcentury huge, large, heavy and thick light ocean blue coloured Italian glass bowl attributed to Antonio da Ros for Cenedese, Murano, Italy circa 1960. The style, form and ...
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Mid-20th Century 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

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 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

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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