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Material: Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Colonna Model by Tom Dixon for Salviati
Located in Milan, Italy
Colonna vase designed by Tom Dixon and produced by Salviati in 2003. Limited edition of 101 pieces. Number 98. Signed. Biography Tom Dixon is an innovative British designer, known as a maverick amongst his peers due to his highly original and extraordinary pieces. He was born in Tunisia in 1959, before moving to England with his family in 1963. After high school, Dixon attended the Chelsea School of Art briefly. Tom Dixon is a self-taught designer who developed his craft after a motorbike accident which made him learn how to weld. He then went on to turn industrial scrap into furniture, forging his way in the design world as a forward-thinker that goes against the grain. In 2002 Tom Dixon opened his eponymous London-based brand, offering top-quality furniture, accessories and lighting. The brand is at the forefront of British design, producing lights that are innovative and visually stunning. His most famous creations, the Melt pendant light...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Monica Guggisberg, Philip Baldwin, vase 2007
Located in Zurich, CH
Monica Guggisberg, Philip Baldwin, vase 2007 Height: 39.5cm Object description: 2007. glass, orange, brown overlay. Fine cut by Paolo Ferro. Signed on the...
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Early 2000s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Stunning Double Color White and Pink Etched Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This vase is made in etched transparent, white and pink Murano glass. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be consid...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from Con Macchie series, ca. 1950
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from 'Con Macchie' series, ca. 1950 transparent glass with abstract internal decoration and lightly iridized; model no. 4324 produced by Venini & C...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
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 'Vi...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Karen Blixen Vase Large
Located in København K, DK
Mouth blown and handmade Venetian Glassware Made in Murano Echoing the familial ties between Karen Blixen and Akua Objects, the Blixen vase embodies her poetic essence and adventuro...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1960s Gorgeous Green and Yellow Vase By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green and yellow vase by Flavio Poli in submerged Murano glass. Not easy to find it in these colors. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 4,33 x 2,36 x 12,20...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

2 Figurine Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1950, signed
Located in Zurich, CH
2 Figurine Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1950, signed Fulvio Bianconi (Italy, 1915-1996) 2 "African „figurines“ glass sculpture, Venini, Murano, Italy 1...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Murano Glass Vase, Multicolored, Italy circa 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunning multicolored Murano glass vase from the midcentury period in Italy. Elaborately handcrafted in the 1950s, this beautiful bulbous shaped Murano vase impresses with its gorgeo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Ashtray, Massive "Uranium" Murano Glass, Yellow and Green Hues
Located in Milano, IT
For how magical it might seem at first glance, Murano glass is mostly a matter of chemistry. Color is obtained through the reaction of specific elements which, added to the glass fus...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Model Medusa by Ettore Sottsass for Venini.
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful Murano vase designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Venini in 1997. Limited edition 99 piece. Signed and numbered 71/99. Original label. Model out production. Exposed...
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1990s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Stripes Ribbon Glass Vase with Gold Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand blown multi-color rainbow stripped large vase with rope detail. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, Italy, 1950s. This stunning large tied r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Artisanal Green Murano Glass Vase, 1970s Italian Design
Located in Madrid, ES
This expressive handblown glass vase was crafted in Murano, Italy, in the 1970s and showcases the bold, organic spirit of Italian modernism. Featuring a rich emerald green body infus...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Vases, Grey Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Alfredo Barbini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Vases, Grey Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s Pair of Alfredo Barbini's vases from the 1970s that exemplify the elegance of Italian Mid-Century...
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1970s 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. height 27 cm Signed with 3-lines acid stamp: venini murano ITALIA...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano glass green iridescent circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli Toso Murano glass green iridescent circa 1950 vase. Design Dino Martens.
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1950s Italian International Style Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Spiral Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase from Murano, Italy. Hand-blown, the transparent glass still in fusion was wrapped around the dark blue main body of the vase. It is a unique piece with movement.
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Bowl, Emerald Green Vetrerie Empoli made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Vide Poche Murano Glass Emerald Green Pocket Emptier The present bowl, designed and made in Italy attributed to the glass makers Vetreie di Empo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli, Seguso vetri d arte. Bowl 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Flavio Poli, Seguso vetri d'arte. Bowl 1940 A triangular bowl, circa 1940. Ruby pulegose glass and gold leaf. Cm 8 (h) x 16 x 16. Very good condition
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1940s Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi, a rare vase from Bikini series, ca. 1950, Modell 4421
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from Venini's 'Bikini' series, ca. 1950 red and white fenicio technique on torso form with lattimo phoenician applications produced by Venini & C., ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Bulgarov 1970 Blue Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Venini Bulgarov 1970 engraved blown blue & green striped Murano art glass vase. Opening measures: 2 inches diameter. Italian Art Glass par excellence. A-843-335
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso - Squared Sommerso Vase
Located in Zurich, CH
Flavio Poli for Seguso Italian (1900-1984) Squared Sommerso Vase (c. 1958) glass incised to underside: Flavio Poli/ Seguso Murano height:11.5 cm Incised signature to underside 'Flav...
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Profeta Model by Renato Toso and Noti Massari
Located in Milan, Italy
Vase from the series I Profeti, in blown glass and gold designed by Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Barovier & Toso, 1985. Signature engraved on the base Biography Renato Toso is a...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Red, Blue and Clear Stripe "A Canne" Glass Bottle 1989 Limited Edition
Located in New York, NY
Venini red, blue and clear caned "a canne" glass bottle vase, c, 1989, Murano, Italy. Limited edition. Engraved signature on bottom : Venini '89 for Iveco 69/250. Iveco is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicles manufacturers, and is a member of the FIAT group. Iveco custom ordered these Venini decanters...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

20th Century Dark Blue Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso Murano, Italy ca. 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunnning mid century modern Murano glass vase, handcrafted in the renowed workshops of Murano in Italy around 1960/70. This fantastic designed, dark blue example of a late 20th cent...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Mint Green Glass Sommerso Vase, Scavo Finish
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Art Deco art glass vase features sculptural inverted cone form with wide flaring out rim and round base. The vase is done in dark amethyst glass, in complex purple hue, enclo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano "Pulegoso" Glass Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano "Pulegoso" gray glass vase. A unique shape in a beautiful smoked gray glass. One vase available. Pulegoso: Characterized by...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Seguso 1952 Macchia Ambra Verde Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Basket Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green, orange amber spots and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative basket / vase. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Segus...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Green Vase by Michielotto in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted green vase by Michielotto in Murano Glass . Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition Dimension: diam 6,29 x 15,74 H inches diam 16 cm x 30 H cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso, Merletto vase, 1950
Located in Zurich, CH
Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), 'Merletto' vase, 1950 produced by Vetreria Archimede Seguso, Murano, Italy ca. 26 cm (height) provenance: son of Archimede Seguso signed with old label ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso, 
Merletto
 vase, 1950
Archimede Seguso, 
Merletto
 vase, 1950
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Fulvio Bianconi Venini con Fiori 1951 Vase A fiori , 1951
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Marghuerite vase Venini Italy, 1951 glass with internal decoration. Vase in thick clear cristallo glass decorated with a daisy motif murrine of lattimo ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Bottles
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of bottles made of hand-blown glass from Murano, Italy in the “Ferro Battuto” technique, attributed to Carlo Scarpa. This highly decorative pair is in a beautiful deep aqua blue...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Empoli Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Umbrella Stand Floor Flower Vase
By Empoli, Guildcraft
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large vintage, hand blown, bright orange Italian art glass floor flower vase or umbrella stand. Attributed to the Empoli company, circa 1960s-1970s. The p...
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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 “Rostrate” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase of oval clear glass from the island of Murano featuring “beaks” (rostrate) of purple glass. We love this hand-blown unique piece.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano art glass corset form bowl
Located in Zurich, CH
Fratelli Toso Murano art glass corset form bowl with red-orange and yellow on clear ground. Property from the Estate of John 'Parker' P...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Cornucopia Vase in Cobalt Blue Sommerso by Archimede Seguso, 1950s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A cobalt blue Murano glass cornucopia vase by Archimede Seguso, handcrafted in Italy during the 1950s using the skilled sommerso technique. A deep cobalt blue core is encased within ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1980s Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Tall Vase by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A red sommerso murano glass vase designed and manufactured in Venice By Seguso in the Eighties, vase it's in perfect condition. This Tall Vase by Seguso it's a beautiful and collecti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Modern Green and Brown Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Stunning 1970s Modern Green and Brown Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Seguso This exquisite vase is a true testament to the innovative techniques of Seguso from the 1970s. This piece s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Monofiore Straw and Red Murano glass Made in Italy 90° Anniversary
Located in Venezia, IT
Limited edition 90° Anniversary VENINI vase Monofiore 100.14 Straw and Red colors, handmade in Italy, 2012, Signed with original box e certificate. We recently had the rare opportu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
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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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Collectable Fratelli Toso Murano Murrine Millefiori, Amphora Art Glass Vase
Located in Paris, France
Very raffinated deep blue saphir colour, vintage Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori. Murrine is an ancestral technique in Murano glass. Each piece of Murano glass is handmade, not mass-produced or industrialized. It takes a lot of patience and know-how to make Murrine. The placement of the murrine has been done with great care and precision by Murano craftsmen. This work is unique in the world for its combination of color and elegance. Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by the brothers Ferdinando, Carlo, Liberato, Angelo, Giovanni and Gregorio. At the beginning the company produced pharmaceutical containers and domestic glassware. A vibrant and intricate decorative piece for any space. Collectible piece in a range of different styles, shapes, and sizes. Hand blown multicolor Murano glass made in Italy in the early 20th century. The glass masters of Fratelli Toso have over 150 years of experience, taking from ancient Italian glassmaking techniques. Royal blue vase...
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Early 20th Century European Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Amphora" Pulegoso Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini
Located in Roma, RM
Stunning green Pulegoso Murano glass "Urn" vase with applied glass decoration. The base, mouth, decorations and handle were rolled gold gold leaf during hot phase of creation, leavin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, 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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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Emerald Green Faceted Murano Glass Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a super-cool deep green faceted Murano glass oversized vase with lovely details throughout. The intentional rough finish to exterior adds ...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

YOICHI OHIRA (b. 1946) A unique Colata di Lava vase, 2002
Located in Zurich, CH
YOICHI OHIRA (b. 1946) A unique 'Colata di Lava' vase, 2002 executed by Maestro Andrea Zilio and Maestro Giacomo Barbini, hand-blown glass murrine, granular and powder inserts, parti...
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Early 2000s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

A large vase Seguso Viro, Murano, designed by Giampaolo Seguso, 1993
Located in Zurich, CH
A large vase Seguso Viro, Murano, designed by Giampaolo Seguso, 1993, copy no. 89 of 99. Dimensions H 30.4 cm. Medium Oviform vessel of thick clear glass with blue, green, 'a merle...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Set of 7 blue murano glass vases Italy 1970s handblown italian design
Located in Madrid, ES
This rare and decorative set of eight vases was handmade in Murano, Italy, during the 1970s. Each piece is individually mouth-blown, showcasing the mastery of Venetian glass artisans...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Antique Millefiori Vase Green and Brown with Rim, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase Green and Brown with Rim, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s A colorful millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920....
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Heavy Murano vase by Barbini, green/grey, collectible decorative Italian piece
Located in Milano, IT
Murano glass vases have always presented designer with the possibility to freely experiment with color, shapes, patterns and textures. From air-thin, intricate vases like Venini's "F...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Red Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1990s
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This exquisite red Murano glass vase is a stunning creation by the renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian glassmaker Venini. Crafted in the 1990s, it em...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Black and White Modern Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial Italian Modern Murano art glass vase, circa mid-20th century, Italy. The glass making technique here is call 'incamicato'; where layers of glass are combined. In this case the black and white outside with a blue inside. This Italian Midcentury Modern Murano art glass vase colors include black, white, and sky blue. Base is clear/transparent. Piece is beautiful with or without flowers, beautiful as a standalone piece. Dimensions: 6.25" width x 7.88" height.     Small bust...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase submerged with bands designed by Luciano Gaspari and produced by Salviati, 1980s. Signed. Biography Born in Venice to a family of artists, he began his career as a...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Antique Millefiori Vase Green with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase Green with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s A colorful millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made ...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Swirl Vases by Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
24-karat gold infused Murano vases with dark amethyst swirl by Cenedese. Made in Italy in the 1960's. Signed "Cenedese Murano" on the base. Very substantial heavy weight glass and go...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Elegant White Murano Glass Vase, Hand-Blown Venetian Design, Sculptural Form
Located in Herentals, BE
A superb example of Venetian artistry, this white Murano glass vase from the 1970s embodies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Its sculptural silhouette — a full, rounded base risi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Colossi, giant Murano glass vases. Maestro collection. Piattelli design. Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
II Colossi – Eight Black Leaves Vases I Colossi is a series of Murano glass vases that form part of the ongoing Maestro collection, created in collaboration with glass artist E. Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

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

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, handmade in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Dorici vase in Red Murano Glass, model 793.16, produced in 2005 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Refined Dorici vase by Venini, designed by Monica Gu...
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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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