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Material: Murano Glass
1980s Modern Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1980s Modern Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti This exquisite vintage vase is a signed piece of art glass from the renowned Murano glassmaker, Carlo Moretti....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Small Ellisse Vase in Ivory, Grey and Black Streaks by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Created as the evolution of the Ogiva vase, Ellisse is an object that, thanks to its complex working while hot, achieves the perfect balance between its chromatic components, arousin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mid-20th Century Modern Barbini-Like Enameled Murano Glass Trumpet Vase, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern Barbini-like enameled Murano glass trumpet vase, Italy By: Alfredo Barbini (in the style of) Material: glass, Murano glass, art glass, enameled Technique: ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Enamel

Italian Frosted Infused Gold Scavo Glass Urn Vase, Vessel Handles Italy 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Frosted & infused Gold Scavo glass Murano Art glass urn vase, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980. Diameter of the opening is 9 i...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Monumental Huge Mid-Century Modern Italian Diamond Cut Faceted Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental large and heavy Italian Mid-Century Modern vintage Murano glass bowl, circa 1960-1980. Exceptional in every way, commanding you to admire its stunning design and masterful...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century F. Poli (attr.) Purple Submerged Murano Glass Vase , 1960s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful small Murano glass vase, submerged purple. Attributable to Flavio Poli, Italian manufacture from the 1960s.. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier 1889-1972 E. Barovier, Vetreria Artistica Barovier C, 1925 ca
Located in Zurich, CH
A rare blown glass vase with an iridised surface Ercole Barovier for Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C, 1925 ca 6-point pontil Excellent condition literature: Art of the Barovier: Gl...
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1920s Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Kountess Centerpiece Container Murano Glass Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece container Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Kountess is a stately, sculptural jar with a lid. Just like its twin model, Ko...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Large Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Large Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase Offered for sale is a large Barbini Murano art glass vase. The vase has glass stringer fused in a random pattern surrounding the circumference. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Etched Sommerso Murano Glass Basket or Vase by Archimede Seguso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This trinket bowl is made in black and yellow sommerso etched glass, which has been hand-blown and hand-modeled. This vase is a vintage piece, therefore it mig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Aldo Nason Hand-Blown Glass "Yokohama" Vase, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase with undulating form from the Yokohama Series, green glass with murrhines and silver foil, by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 19...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Vessels by Maestri Muranesi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of murano glass vessels , Italy 1980's Beautiful satin glass with bright teal enameled tips Can be used a decanter or vase or a beautiful objet Priced as a pair Short ves...
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20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Yoichi Ohira Murano Art Glass Vase Mosaic Murrine Sporgenti Unique L. Serena
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and exquisite example of Yoichi Ohira's finest works, an art glass vase handcrafted on the venetian island of murano. Blown glass canes with mirrune and powder inserts, polish...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano glass vase by Toni Zuccheri from the series "Membranes"
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful vase in white and colorless Murano glass by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. "Membrane" series. The vase is marked both at the top with "Venini" adhesive and at the bottom by engr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Queen Vase Murano Glass Honey, Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various Amber base Blue Top Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321 Fulvio Bianconi(Italy, 1915-1996) Fulvio Bianconi, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321, signed Venini Murano Italia. Circa 1950. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vittorio Zecchin Soffiato Vase Iridato Iridescent Glass MVM Cappellin Venini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and rare Vittorio Zecchin vase in green soffiato glass with a slight iridato - iridescent finish. Designed by Vittorio Zecchin for MVM Cappellin Venini circa 1920s. Va...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vase Murano Glass 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso vase Murano glass 1950 Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Glass vase designed by Emmanuel Babled and produced by Venini, 1994s. Signed. With original label. Biography Born in France in 1967, Emmanuel Babled graduated in 1989 from Industria...
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1990s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Wonderful Marcello Furlan Murano Italian Rare Art Glass Yellow Red Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Marcello Furlan Murano Italian Rare Art Glass Yellow With Red Circular Handle Vase
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Big and Massive "Sommerso" Grey Murano Glass Vase, Flavio Poli Style
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled glass producers of Murano to create timeless design pieces. Amongst all his works, those that gained him the most fame are without doubt the "Sommersi", a style that was quickly imitated by other makers and is still very popular to these days. They are vases, ashtrays, paperweights characterized by the juxtaposition of vibrant colors in contrasting tones that generate a beautiful overall aspect: the original collection earned him the Golden Compass...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Mandarin Orange
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resemble petals. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Petalo comes in two sizes and six leaves in a polished finish to emphasize the beauty and transparency of the Murano blown glass. Colors available: Transparent Blown glass 01. ice crystal 02. milky white 03. honey 04. ruby venice 05. amethist pink 06. coffee 07. amber yellow 08. capri yellow 09. mandarin orange...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Postmodern White Glass Vase "Fazzoletto" by Giorgio Berlini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It is made in white heat soaked Murano glass. Since the manufacturing process of these vases was manual, each vase is different and one-of-a-kind. It is a vinta...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Efeso Vase Steel Blue Gray Teardrop Shape Murano Glass Vase Italia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and exquisite Murano glass "Efeso" vase by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1960s. This stunning teardrop-shaped vase showcases a unique blend of gray and ste...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso, Zanfirico vase, ca. 1955
Located in Zurich, CH
Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), 'Zanfirico' vase, ca. 1955 clear glass with multicolored zanfirico glass canes 24 cm (height) excellent condition
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa, Battuto bowl, ca. 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Battuto' bowl, draft ca. 1940 overlay glass, colorless and olive green, battuto surface, horizontal line engraving in the upper part produced by Venini & C...
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1940s Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa, 
Battuto
 bowl, ca. 1940
Carlo Scarpa, 
Battuto
 bowl, ca. 1940
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AVeM Murano glass "bizantino" multicolor blue circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible AVeM Murano glass "bizantino" multicolor blue circa 1950 vase with inclusions.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Production Seguso Submerged glass vase Design Italy 1960 Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Stunning Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Blue and Amber Yellow glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Blue and yellow double layered glass cased into soft blue clear glass using the Sommer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vase Model 3627 In Topazio Oro, Induto By Flavio Poli, Italy 1937
Located in Hellouw, NL
Vase model 3627 in topazio oro,induto. By Flavio Poli for Seguso vetri d'arte.This Murano glass Vase named model 3627 in topazio oro, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso vetri d'arte,...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Style Murano Glass, Carnival Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just a beautiful vase in the Carnival style colors murano glass vase.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Moss Green Vintage Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Vase or Vessel
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Apple or moss green Cenedese vintage Italian midcentury Murano glass vase or vessel, made in Italy, circa 1970-1990. Particularly striking is the form as it has the characteristics o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Red Glass Vases by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Glass vases by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950s in fiery orange shaped like a flame.They are hand blown, known as Venetian Sommerso, made in Murano, Venice, Italy. The vases are a combi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Gorgeous Murano Vase By Flavio Poli. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous blue amber and green Vase By Flavio Poli for in Murano glass. This vase seems a sculputure The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,11 x 3,93 x 14,17 H inches...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato 1950
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato Vase “Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato vase, with transparent glass tiles. Signed with 3-lines acid stamp: venini murano ITALIA excellent c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier, Rostrato vase, ca. 1938
Located in Zurich, CH
Barovier & Toso, original 'Rostrato' bowl, ca. 1938 clear glass with applications executed by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy LITERATURE This and similar works are referenced in t...
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1930s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso "Retorto Oro" vase circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO circa 1950 "Retorto Vase" in Murano Glass.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier, vase model Lenti , ca. 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Ercole Barovier, vase model 'Lenti', ca. 1940 Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), vase model 'Lenti', ca. 1940 clear and turquoise glass with gold inclusions produced by Barovier & Toso,...
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Large Vase in Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini Freccia large vase in Murano glass various colors. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Freccia is a triangular base vase with an integral side which serv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fontana Arte sculpture, rationalist 1960 s bicolor stratified glass vase
Located in Milano, IT
Glass Vase - Stand Alone Glass Sculpture - Fontana Arte The piece is fluid, and is an abstract sculpture in its own right beside being an actual vase. It is preserved in very goo...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Archimede Seguso Murano glass "Costolato oro" blue vase circa 1950.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "costolato oro opalino" blue vase circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1960s Astonishing Green Vase "Fazzoletto" By Ca Dei Vetrai in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing green vase Fazzoletto by Ca' Dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diam 6,29 x 9,05 H inches diam 16 cm x 23 H cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

SOTTSASS ETTORE (1917 - 2007) - Ganga Sculpture-vase from the Short Stories
Located in Zurich, CH
SOTTSASS ETTORE (1917 - 2007). Ganga Sculpture-vase from the Short Stories series. Signed and dated under the base "SOTTSASS PROVA DEL 06/12/02". Artist's Proof. Total Edition: 33 co...
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Early 2000s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Unique Modern, Amber-Colored Italian Murano Glass Vase Signed by Hand SALVIATI
Located in Salzburg, AT
Organically shaped vase with a matt surface (Velato, the glass surface is finely polished) in a warm amber color. The object has a conical shape with a steeply flattened mouth. The ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Small Eclissi Vase in White, Grey, and Black by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
The alternating interplay between transparent and opaque colors and Murano crystal give this fattened sphere the identity of Carlo Moretti. The version in the colors milk white/grey/...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Dorico Acqamare Murano Vase
Located in Zurich, CH
Rare and Large Barovier and Toso Dorico vase designed by Ercole Barovier circa 1960. 33 x 16 cm. Excellent original condition
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Abstract Medio Murano Sommerso Green Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Hand crafted Murano sommerso green glass vase inspired by the works of Italian abstract artist Alberto Burri. Italy 2023
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Vase by Barbini with Sculptural Organic Form
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Echoing the organic inspiration of midcentury European design, this vase’s smooth contours and purity of material reflect the refined sensibilities of the period. Whether displayed a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Tortoiseshell Glass Vase 1980s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
With its rich palette and vibrant marbled effect, this vintage Italian vase is ideal for styling in minimalist, eclectic, or high-end interiors. Whether placed on a console, shelf, o...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1950 s Pink Flower Vase in the Style of Vicke Lindstrand s "Zebra"
Located in Mexico City, MX
Blown pink Murano glass vase with organic detailing in white and clear lines. Imitates the "Zebra" style made famous by Vicke Lindstrand. It is a heavy piece with beautiful detailing.
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1950s European Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Facciate di venezia (facade of venice), Thomas Stearns, for Venini, 1962
Located in Zurich, CH
Facciate di venezia' (facade of venice), Thomas Stearns, for Venini, 1962 Facciate di venezia' (facade of venice), a free-blown, applied and iridized glass sculpture Thomas Stearns,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid King Vase Murano Glass Oriental Red and Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid king vase Murano glass various colors. King designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Ruffle Rim Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown swirling white and aventurine flecks Italian art glass ruffled rim, footed flower vase. The piece is attributed to the Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2004, handmade in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in Aquamarine opalino glass, Diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditional m...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 Italian Stone Gray Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 stone gray Scavo glass Murano art glass bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980. Stunner done and they look g...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Santillana Green Murano Glass, Signed 1991, Made in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
An exquisite example from the Colletti series, this 1991 Venini vase (model 512.02) reflects the refined aesthetic and architectural clarity of Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, one of th...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d Arte Angelo Lapis Grey Sommerso Vase Murano Glass
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Angelo Lapis grey Sommerso Murano glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Queen Vase Murano Glass Green - Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various colors Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1920, Italian.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Kount vase Murano glass various colors. Kount is composed of discrete elements, a bowl and a vase, that can combine to form a stunning centrepiece. Used si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Yellow Blue Murano Glass, Signed 2012 90° Anniversary
Located in Venezia, IT
Special-edition Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, produced in 2012 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Venini (1921–2011). Executed in Yellow Aquamarine opalino glass, h...
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2010s 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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