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Material: Murano Glass
Murano Glass and 925 Silver Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass and 925 silver vase, Italy, 1960s Purchased by my grandparents, during their honeymoon, in a shop in Piazza San Marco in Venice. Intact, g...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Sterling Silver

Murano Multi-Color Red Teal Tree Trunk Italian Art Glass Flower Vase with Label
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown multi-color, painted style Italian art glass flower vase. The vase has a tree trunk shape, with scalloped edge rim, and pulled glass ...
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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

Carnival Collection Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Seguso, 1980 s
Located in Vicenza, VI
The vase in question is an elegant piece belonging to the "Carnival" collection of the well-known glassmaker Seguso Murano. The "Carnival" collection was created between 1987 and 198...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Large Art Glass Vase by Luca Vidal, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Art glass vase by Luca Vidal, Murano. A large art glass vase handmade by glass master Gianluca Vidal early 2000s. Free formed clear glass body in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Multicolor Murano glass vase Confetti Swirl Art Glass Vase
Located in Palermo, PA
Presenting a stunning Murano glass vase straight from the vibrant 1970s era! This exquisite piece has an amazing fusion of colors. At the base, transparent glass with lively swirls...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Dino Martens Atrib. Black White Mezza Filigrana Murano Cylindrical Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dino Martens ( Atrib.) Black & White Mezza Filigrana Murano Cylindrical Vase Italy, circa 1950s Dino Martens (1894–1970) was an Italian painter and ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Modernist Murano Purple White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding hand blown Sommerso Murano glass centerpiece in purple and white. Italy, 1960s. The interior part is made in white opaline glass. Beautiful organic design and eye catchi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Murano Glass Vase Enrico Cammozzo Italy 80s 90s
Located in Milano, IT
Glass vase of irregular shape in shades of yellow with gold and silver leaf inclusions. The body of the vase has dense transparent glass applications to create movement. Under the ba...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Standard I Cinesi Vase in Cobalt Blue by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing effect of a material that plays with the light and changes thickness, consistency and chromatic effect. Two-colored objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Crystal

Colorful Cenedese Pair of Cobalt Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vases
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Colorful (colorful) pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern cobalt blue vases by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy, circa 1970s-1990s. Particularly striking is the narrow necked round form ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Fratelli Toso Venini Murano Murrina Lattimo Blue Black Glass Globe Vases
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Round Shaped Murano Glass Ball Vases, Italy, 1940s-1960s. The small one is a ball shaped hand blown lattimo blue Murano glass vase attributed to Fratelli Toso for Venini, ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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

Hand Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Lagoon Blue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall, elegant vase, designed in a captivating cactus shape, embodies the exquisite beauty and unmatched craftsmanship that has made Murano glass a symbol of luxury and refinemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Batutto Vase in Deep Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is an exquisite example of Murano glass artistry, merging both matte and glossy finishes to create a striking visual contrast. This vase features a dark, matte exterior tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venetian Murano Art Glass Modern Free Flow Design Polychrome Abstract Vase
Located in Tustin, CA
Bring modern art influences, captured in contemporary style, with this very artistic hand made and mouth blown in Italy, multi-colored abstract ovoid shaped vase. It features a gentl...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Zanfirico White Black Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual Murano hand blown black and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto flower vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso Company, with matte outside f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Murano glass vase by Federico Scarpa, 1970
Located in Palermo, PA
Unique and Elegant Striped Glass Vase in Clear and Ice Blue, Skillfully Crafted by Federico Scarpa! From Murano, Italy, this exquisite vase showcases a stunning blend of ice-blue and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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 around 1965. Made of clear glass with fused, multicolored Redentore and Kiku murrines. Surface with acid etched matte finish. The vase is an authentic example of mid 20th century Murano art glass. Original company lable on the base. Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s A rare Venetian art glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1950s. Thick...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Spiral Vase Frosted Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase is a masterpiece of contemporary design, embodying the timeless elegance of Murano glass craftsmanship. Each vase is meticulously hand-blown by skilled artisans, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Artisan Murano Sommerso Glass "Alto" Vase
Located in New York, NY
Whether displaying one or a collection, the elegant Alto Vase is certain to be noticed. Each long-neck vase is made using the traditional Sommerso technique,...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Avena Murano Glass Vase
Located in Murano, VE
Surprise your loved one with the timeless elegance of the Avena Murano Glass Vase - a gift that blends centuries-old craftsmanship with modern luxury. Handcrafted by skilled artisans...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Petalo Large Vase Red
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass. Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resembl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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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

Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Toni Zuccheri for Auras
Located in Milan, Italy
Corteccia vase designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Auras, circa 1980. Signed. Biography Born in San Vito al Tagliamento (Udine) in 1936, his father was the painter Luigi Zucch...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Blue Daisy Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Tall Fan Shape Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique, early Murano hand blown blue and silver flecks Italian art glass fan shaped footed vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company, with a similar vase pictured in t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Large Incalmo Murano Art Glass Vase by v. Nason C. ca. 1990s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large and decorative Murano glass vase of the 'Fiapi' series designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by V. Nason & C. Murano end of the 20th century. Clear and white glass fused i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vase Blown Glass with Handles Vittorio Zecchin Style, Italy 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing vase in purple murano blow glass with a wide mouth and applied handles attributed to Vittorio Zecchin. Made in Italy in the 1940s. A painter and artist from Murano interest...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Large Bottles in Murano Glass Spotted Decoration Venturina Yellow Color Brown
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large bottles in Murano glass spotted decoration Venturina, yellow color brawn. Measures: Diameter small vase cm.12.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Cactus in Olive Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the natural beauty of the desert, this Murano glass vase captures the essence of elegance and simplicity. The matte olive finish and ribbed texture playfully display the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Wonderful Large Salviati Fasciati Murano Glass Tea Gold Gilt Vase Made In Italy
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Salviati Fasciati Murano Art Frosted Glass Tea / Brown Color With Gold Gilt Band Vase Made In Italy, Accompanied By Box
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Barrel Vase in Emerald Green Extra Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bold yet impossibly refined, this tall hand-blown Murano barrel vase in emerald green is a masterwork of Venetian glass artistry. Its elongated faceted form evokes the precision of f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
Located in Lugo, IT
Perfect glass vase by Fratelli Toso Thank you
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Larger Murano Style Pale Amber Bullicante Rose Bowl, Circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Larger warm hand blown Murano Style Bullicante Globe Rose Bowl Vase. Fish Bowl. Ball Vase. Featuring a round hand blown, controlled lobed bubble glass, ...
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1960s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Zanfirico pencil neck Murano Glass vase , signed " Venini Italia"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Venini vase in this canes twisted work, zanfirico technic that makes lattice patterns . This vase has a neck shape and is signed in bottom diamond point "Venini Italia" .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Grape Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton medium vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass 1930 Attributed to Cappellin Venini Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano Art Glass 1930 attributed to Cappelin for Venini, it is light as a feather.
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
Hand-blown glass Murano vase.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa Battuti Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Battuti vase in Amber Murano glass by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz De Santillana for Venini. It evokes a lily standing tall, in tones of Amber and Grape. Its translucent appearance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Paolo Venini Murano Signed Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso blue and peachy color Italian art glass flower vase. Designed by Paolo Venini, circa 1955 for Venini e. Co. The vase has an elegant taper...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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

AVeM Murano Blue Iridescent Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown blue with slight iridescent surface Italian art glass flower vase with applied foot. Documented to the Arte Vetraria Muranese company (A.Ve.M.). I...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This exquisite medium-sized vase, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1960s, encapsulates the timeless artistry associated with Murano glass. Poli's employment of the 'sommerso...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Wide Abstract Murano Sommerso Vase with Aventurina
Located in New York, NY
Embodying the legendary craftsmanship of Murano's glassmakers, this exquisite, hand-crafted Murano glass vase showcases the unique Sommerso technique with the addition of aventurina....
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Red Toffee Art Glass Vase with Handles, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass red vase with applied handles. Attributed to Archimede Seguso and Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching Murano glass jar shaped vase is made with red glass and accented by toffee accents at the exterior part. The interior is covered by a coat of toffee color glass. To be displayed as an art glass vase on a pedestal or as a flower vase, placed alone or as a part of a collection of Murano glass decorative objects. Perfect as gift idea. Measures: 21,5 cm H x 21 cm W x 16,5 cm D Murano glass two-handled vase // Italian Murano glass vase with handles...
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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

1970s Carlo Moretti Mid-Century Modern Orange and Gray Opaline Glass Jug
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An hand-crafted orange, gray, black white jug vase made in Italy in the Seventies by Carlo Moretti in lovely conditions. A 1970s Carlo Moretti jug is a stunning example of Italian glassware...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage blue gold italian murano glass vase, 1980s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Vintage Blue and Gold Italian Murano Glass Vase, 1980s Elevate your interior with this exquisite vintage Murano glass vase, handcrafted in Italy during the 1980s. A true work of art,...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Bulbous Murano Glass Vase With Brown, Grey Black Tones, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary 20th century glass vase coming from the famous workshops of the little island called Murano in Venice/ Italy. Artfully crafted in the early 1970s, this incredible piece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano vase, Italy 1970
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage Murano vase made in Italy in the 1970s. Dimensions: Width: 10 cm / 3.93 inches Height: 35 cm / 13.7 inches We offer a secure worldwide shipping. Each of our item ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Facet Thick Vase in Clear
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing one of the crowned jewels of our showroom, a marvel of craftsmanship and a beacon of pure refinement; this extraordinary piece, with its intricate facets and crystalline ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pink Flowers Duet Vase in Clear Murano Glass and Gold Leaf Venice Italy 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink Flowers Duet Vase in Clear Murano Glass and Gold Leaf Venice Italy 1970s. Completely handcrafted in the 1970s, this vase is the result of the finest blown glass technique from M...
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1970s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Gold

21st Century Karim Rashid Small Bowl Murano Glass Red
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle small bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, structural f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Signed Carlo Nason Murano Glass Black and White Chrysalis Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Sleek, modern design Chrysalis vase by Murano glass maker Carlo Mason in black and white. Etched maker's mark on underside of base. Excellent pre-owned con...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Karl Schantz Feathered Bud Vase, American-Canadian Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage art glass bud vase features abstract pattern in organic beige and blue palette, created in feathered glass in Art Deco style. The colored glass is encased in clear glass in ...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Sommerso

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Amethyst Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Amethyst embodies a captivating fusion of artistry and precision. This one-of-a-kind masterpiece, crafted in Murano, Italy, showcase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Handkerchief "Fazzoletto" Red and Transparent Venini, 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass Handkerchief "Fazzoletto", red and transparent, Venini, 1960s. This Handkerchief is a timeless piece of Murano glass design. Attributed to Venini, it was entirely handc...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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

Murano White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Footed Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown swirling white and aventurine flecks Italian art glass footed flower vase. Atrtibuted to Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.) company, and in the styl...
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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

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grape Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton 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: Balloton, a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Green Art Murano Glass Italian Vase Attributed to F.lli Toso, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Large submerged Murano art crystal and green glass vase. This wonderful item was produced during the 1950s in Italy and it is attributable to...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Crafted Tall Cobalt Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your space with this exquisite hand-crafted cobalt blue Murano sommerso glass vase with pullegoso, a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of Murano's glass masters. Th...
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2010s Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Explore the Collection of Authentic Murano Glass Vases on 1stDibs

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

Every vintage Murano glass vase is unique. These captivating objects are made of Murano glass, named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass.

Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces truly dazzling hues and provocative forms to your dining table, and mid-century Murano glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.  

One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century. While Murano glass is traditionally known for being blown glass, there are also Murano glass beads and mosaics, and the art of Venetian glassblowing has seen a range of different techniques evolve over the course of its long history. These techniques include calcedonio, millefiori and more, and enameling and gilding are also practiced at the furnaces. The celebrated filigrana technique is as old as Renaissance-era Italy, with origins in the 16th century.

This striking chandelier was created using the rigadin technique, which involves blowing the glass into a special bronze mold with grooves that leave an imprint on its molten surface, resulting in either decorative swirls or a ribbed effect.

There are many Murano glassmakers who have gained renown all over the world. 

Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking, for example — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any interior many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier Toso, a name under which the company still operates today

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glass-making with brilliance and novel techniques, elevating him to an exemplar for the maestros of his time as well as for future generations of glassmakers. 

Founded in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin, Venini Co. played an important role in pairing forward-thinking modernist designers with skilled glassblowers. In Venini’s early years, the firm was led by visionary art directors Napoleone Martinuzzi and Vittorio Zecchin, and would eventually collaborate with Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli and Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. ​​In 1925, Venini earned the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world. 

The story of Salviati glass, which supported the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, began with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati whose love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm.

Find authentic antique and vintage Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.

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