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Material: Murano Glass
Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchini for Venini 1921
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Blown for the first time in 1921, thanks to the intuition of the art director of Venini 1921-1925: the painter Vittorio Zecchin. A 1580 painting by Paolo Veronese " Annunciation " in...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the sculptural elegance of desert flora, this hand-blown Murano Cactus Vase in grey is a refined expression of organic form and contemporary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace. Its gently ribbed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Eucalyptus Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase, known as the Luna Vase, an exquisite hand-blown Murano masterpiece, captivates with its faceted silhouette and deep eucalyptus green h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Large Bright Yellow Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Lidded Jar or Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese large, tall and rare bright yellow vintage midcentury Murano lidded glass jar, vase or vessel, made in Venice, Italy, circa 1970-1990. Particularly...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase attributed to Venini, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A masterpiece attributed to Venini, the renowned Murano glassmaker synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship. This swirl vase epitomizes Venini's legacy of elegance and innovation, mak...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Three -Color Biomorphic Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Barbini Murano Three -Color Biomorphic Vase, With applied cobalt rim, retaining original label. The body of the vase, green to yellow shaded Murano gla...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Vase with Swirl Designs, Workshops of Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Art Glass Vase with Swirl Designs, Workshops of Murano Art Glass Vase A beautiful Murano art glass flower vase with swirl motifs. The brown, white, black and orange colors o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vase Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Attributable, in Blown Lattimio Murano Glass, Set
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately Midcentury set of two vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini attributable in blown Lattimio Murano glass. About Tapio Wirkkala: Designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkk...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Antonio da Ros Murano Sommerso Blue Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue in clear glass Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the designer Antonio da Ros (Italian, 1936-2012) for Vetreria Gin...
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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

White Murano vase with swirls, mouth-blown, very large vase
Located in Wien, AT
White Swirl Murano vase, mouth blown, extra large vase, good condition.
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase by Afro Celotto, Italy 2011
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Murano glass vase designed and produced by Afro Celotto in 2011. Celotto’s Murano glass vases are highly sought after by collectors and decorators alike. His vases are kn...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Yellow Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in yellow attributed to Ermanno Nason for Cenedese of Murano, Italy. Yellow is one of the most difficult colours to produce an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Large Vase in Horizon and Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiara large vase in horizon and amber Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-like creation that carries a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Tall Pair Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Italian Brown Speckled Murano Glass Vases
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large, tall and rare pair 'Aventurine' Cenedese vintage Italian midcentury modern Murano glass vases, made on the island of Murano, Italy, circa 1970-1990. Particularly striking is t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, by Marcello Furlan
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian handmade Murano glass asimetrical vase created and signed by Marcello Furlan, circa 1990. The glass colors are light green emerald and pink on clear glass base. This...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Crystal Water Vase in Murano Glass with Flowers and Gold Leaf Venice Italy 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Crystal Water Vase in Murano Glass with Flowers and Gold Leaf Venice Italy 1970s Entirely handcrafted in the 1970s in Murano, the Venetian island famous for its unrivalled glass tra...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Gold

Murano Venetian Large Art Glass Bowl Blue Green Orange Gold Murine 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful mid-20th century Italian Murano Venetian hand blown art glass large bowl. Fabulous large decorative blown glass bowl in bright colors w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Murano Cornucopia Glass Vases attributed to Archimede Seguso
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous pair of Murano Cornucopia glass vases attributed to Archimede Seguso. Finely crafted and infused with gold flecks throughout. A beautiful ad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Barovier e Toso Vase Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso vase murano glass, 1940, Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Massiccio Smoky
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite hand-blown tall Murano glass vase is a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Featuring a captivating smoky hue, this vase brings a sens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Fratelli Toso Lime Green Swirl Italian Art Glass Hourglass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown clear glass with lime green swirl Italian art glass hourglass shape bottle / flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Tos...
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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

Set of 3 Hand Blown Murano Voda Vases / Bottles in Frosted Silver
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the Voda Bottle collection, an extraordinary trio of artisanal masterpieces designed to elevate any space with their serene elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. These bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Silver Leaf

Venini “ Filigrana “ Murano Glass 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Vase.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Red Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Blue Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso with Bronze Aventurine
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This is a vase by Fratelli Toso, made in blue Murano glass with Bronze aventurine. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

2000s Cenedese Italian Aquamarine Blue Rostrato Murano Glass Ovoid Vase
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Venetian modernist vase signed Cenedese with an interesting elongated modern organic shape, in a sophisticated azure turquoise color, in blown Murano glass worked with t...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

20th century blue sommerso glass vase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This 20th-century Blue Sommerso Glass Vase is a stunning example of Italian glass artistry, featuring the iconic sommerso (submerged) technique that creates a mesmerizing layered eff...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Vase in Pink and Gold Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass vase handmade in Italy in the 1930s. The style of this vase recalls the production of the Murano company " Barovier and Toso". Made with bubble glass techniqu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Yellow Murano Glass Scavo Vase Contemporary 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Yellow Murano Glass Scavo Vase Contemporary 1990s This refined and elegant Venetian work of art was made in the island of Murano in the 1990s by Cenedese, following ...
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1990s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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

Hand Blown Murano Facet Vase in Amber Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite amber vase is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic heritage of Murano glassmakers. Its rich amber hue is reminiscent of the warm glow of the Venet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso a canne Glass Vase with Handles, Murano, Italy, ca. 1965
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Fratelli toso a canne glass vase manufactured ca. 1965. Made by hot fusion of multicoloured glass sticks. The company lable is on the body. Measures: Width: 4.72" (12 cm) Height: ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modern Italian Pair of Gold Honeycomb Murano Glass Organic Round Vases
Located in New York, NY
Can also be purchased individually - A set of two Venetian decorative vases, in blown Murano glass, worked with pure 24k gold, the body in a textured gla...
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold

Gino Cenedese a Scavo Glass Vase with Fall Leaves
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Gino Cenedese 'A Scavo' glass vase with fall leaves A rare a Scavo glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Gino Cenedese ca. 1960s. Clear and grey glass with embe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Geometric Murano Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Memphis group inspired Murano glass vase, with a large dark blue cone shaped top infused with silver flecks, a round light blue disk, and a black dome shaped base / Made in Italy in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape and Pink Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Light Amaretto Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano "Frozen" vase in light amaretto is a true masterpiece. The rich, russet hue radiates warmth and sophistication, creating a striking contrast with the frosted, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Grey Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Blue Fade Italian Ribbed Art Glass Pitcher Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown opalescent blue to white Italian art glass pitcher or vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The piece is made with in the "Ombre" technique...
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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, Opaline Glass, Glass

Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese 1970s Italian Round Black Clear Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano round, circular glass vase or tealight / candle holder, circa 1965-1975. Large and heavy piece o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Blue Stripes Aventurine Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and blue candy stripe and copper aventurine flecks Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1950-60s. Th...
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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

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Black Onyx and Clear with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall hand-blown Murano vase, crafted using the exquisite Sommerso technique, is a mesmerizing piece of art that embodies the timeless elegance of Venetian glassmaking. The vase ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Olive Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The vase epitomizes the balance of luxury and artistry, a creation that draws inspiration from the timeless elegance of Venetian glassmaking traditions. Each piece is meticulously cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Abstract Female Alexandrite Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury modern Italian, Venetian centrepiece in subtle, light lilac / pink Neodymium or Alexandrite 'Massello' glass (glass which is not blown...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase Merletto, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase Merletto, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, Murano A large vase of the Merletto series designed by Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini ca. 1972. Manufact...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Calice in vetro soffiato policromo di Murano "LEI", design CENEDESE
Located in Torino, IT
Calice in vetro soffiato policromo di Murano "LEI" design Cenedese. ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Anni 50 MARCA CENEDESE vetri. Murano MODELLO Lei MATERIALI Vetro soffiato policromo D...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Indigo Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in horizon murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Acquamarine Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Midcentury Murano Vase, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 20th century vintage Italian large vase in blue with abstract pattern. Italy, circa 1970s-1980s. A beautiful decorative object. Height 15.7" - 40 cm. Diameter 7.4" - 19 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Cylindrical Vase by Renato Toso for Leucos, Italy 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Large Murano glass vase in a cylindrical shape. The clear glass is set off in red at the edge and changes to dark blue at the bottom.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vintage Trumpet Murano Glass Vase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous Vintage Trumpet Shaped Red Murano Glass Vase. Hand thrown vase profusely decorated with gold inclusions. In excellent vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Orange Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Anzola Fuga Rare "Bands" Vase With Internal Glass Filament 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Rare hand-blown glass vase from the "Bands Series" with internal glass filament by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese or A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, 1960’s. The execution of this piece with the hair-thin glass filament is simply incredible. Only a few examples were made. Reference: Anzolo Fuga Murano Glass Artist, Designs for A.V.E.M. by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Acanthus Press is 2005, section titled “Bands”, this model with red bands is shown on page 84 with the text, “Vase with bands, variation with internal filaments, 1956-60, H. 40.6 cm, New York, Martin Kline Collection.” AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932-72 by Marc Heiremans and publsiehd by Arnoldsche 2020, on page 139 this model is shown with yellow bands with the text, “Around 1965 Fuga started using opaque and impure glass types as well as surface treatments. he also experimented with internal volumes by indenting opposing walls until...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Abstract Murano Sommerso "Burri" Vase
Located in New York, NY
Home / Objects / Abstract Murano Sommerso "Burri" Vase PrevNext Embodying the legendary craftsmanship of Murano's glassmakers, this exquisite, hand-crafted Murano glass vase showcas...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Trittico Ovale 1977 Vase by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Unique and extraordinary, it comprises the three most outstanding works in the history and creativity of Carlo Moretti. Exclusive objects that go beyond the borders of time, classics...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Crystal

Paolo Crepax vaso ad incalmo in vetro di Murano
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Grande vaso in vetro giallo e blu, realizzato con tecnica ad incalmo Creato e firmato alla punta da Paolo Crepax, prodotto dalla fornace Mian a Murano, Venezia
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Millebolle Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Clear Glass Hand Etched Vase
Located in IT
Oval free hand shaped vase in transparent Murano glass with detailed hand cut irregular opaque bubbles designed in 1976 by Carlo Moretti. Carlo Mor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Large Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiara large vase in amber and horizon Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-like creation that carries a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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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