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Material: Murano Glass
1970s Set of Three Minitaure Italian Vases
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A delightful set of 1970s miniature vases. The largest vase is in lilac and the two smaller in pale blue glass with original sticker still in place. All in good condition. Dimension...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

1960 Ercole Barovier Gold Murano Glass Italian Bowl
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An exceptional Barovier 1960s Murano glass bowl with extraordinary gold pattern blown int the peach glass. This very beautiful hand-blown collector's item is in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Large Teal and White Signed Anfora Murano Glass Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Murano glass vase by Anfora in pale teal and white glass dates from the 1990s. Tall vase (14.5” tall) is rounded tear drop shape with a narrow mouth/lip and has an etched si...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Art Glass Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald-green and yellow Italian Murano art glass vessel, by Flavio Poli, for glassmaking company Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italian midcentury modern design period, circa mid-...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1940s Barovier Art Deco Clear Rostrato Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A classic art deco rostrato glass vase designed and hand-crafted in Italy in the Forties by Barovier. The vase features a distinct rostrato technique, characterized by its textured, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1960s Modern Purple and Black Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1960s Murano glass vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, is a stunning example of Italian glass artistry, blending modernist aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. Ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Massive Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Blue Gray Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 60s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso vase with faceted glass in blue grey color. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Blue gray glass cased into clear blue glass using the Sommerso technique. Excellent condition. No chips, no cracks to notice. Specially balanced proportions and amazing color. Gorgeous placed as a part of a set with other faceted Murano vases or used alone as flower vase or decorative vase. ( The other Murano glass decorative objects shown at the images are avaliable at our marketplace) Great as a gift idea! Measures: 26 cm H x 13 cm W x 13 cm D Weight: 3190 gr The Red Mandruzzato Murano Glass Vase...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

20th Century Barovier & Toso Cylindrical Glass Vase from Lenti Series, 40s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ercole Barovier was born in Murano on June 16, 1889. He completed his classical studies in Venice, and engaged in various activities unrelated to glassmaking to finally land in the V...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Barbini Amethyst Gold Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Powder Box Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and elegant, vintage Murano hand blown amethyst and gold flecks Italian art glass powder or jewelry box and perfume bottles set. The set is documented to designer Alfredo Ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

1970s Gorgeous Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Thomas Buechner III for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Striped Vase, NY Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural Organic Modern vase was hand blown with thin layer of white glass underlying the multicolored fused glass. The abstract, graphic pattern of jewel-toned green, off-white, c...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

1980s Modernist Sterling Silver and Blue Murano Glass Vase by Cleto Munari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a striking 1980s Modernist piece by Cleto Munari, an Italian designer celebrated for his innovative work in silver and glass. The vase is crafted from deep cobalt blue M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Murano Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco Murano glass vase, 1930s Intact and in excellent condition, it has always belonged to my family. Very small air bubbles can be glimpsed ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano glass vase italy around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass vase italy around 1950s Good original condition
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Millefiori Vase
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial Italian Murano art glass vase with millefiori design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Vase is clear transparent Murano art glass with a colorful mille...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single spike, w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini, elegant pair of Murano glass vases 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Add a touch of authentic Italian Mid-Century Modern design to your home with this stunning pair of vases signed (presumably, to be verified) by the famous Venini glassworks in Murano...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Rostrato Murano Blown Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This stunning piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In amazing condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass drop vase with polychrome spot decoration and twisted aventurine canes, made by Fratelli Toso in the 1950s Ø cm 19 h cm 27 Fratelli Toso is a name that immediately evo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Original Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase in Lattimo Filigrana with Gold foil
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian Venetian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase, from the 1940s, Italy. A beautiful Fazzoletto original Murano glass in Lattimo Filigrana and gold foil spreaded. This beautiful p...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bubble Vase Mid-Century Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Murano glass bubble vase. Made in Italy around 1960. Very nice. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 1,750 Kg NOTE: We offer our customers an excel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Vase 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Vase 1960s Purchased in Venice, in one of the most prestigious shops in Piazza San Marco. Height 30 cm. Inta...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Massive Salmon Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase in a charming salmon color made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Murano glass vase for Venini, circa 1970, Italy. Red and pale pink opaline . Dimensions: 36 cm H, diameter: 17 cm . Good condition, with is original round Venini sticker. All...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A masterpiece of Venetian artistry, this tall Murano glass vase captivates with its striking faceted surface and mesmerizing emerald green hue. Hand-blown by master artisans in Muran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Small Postmodern, Green Murano Glass, Bottle Vase by Nason, 1980's, Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
Small Postmodern style Murano Glass bottle vase by Nason. Handcrafted from mint green Murano glass in the form of a double gourd shape. The exterior is detailed with smooth linear s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano glass vases signed Costantini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vases, signed Costantini. Italy 1970s. The vases are priced and sold by pair. The large Italian vases are handmade and entirely in Muran...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Bullicante Clear and Gold Foil Murano Glass Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian glass flower vase. Attributed to Barovier and Toso. In the Bullicante technique. In clear glass with captured bubbles, gold foil inclusions, applied rope twist hand...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Vintage Murano Glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini II 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). This vase has a rounded triangular opening. Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass fi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Green Mid Century Modern Italian Design 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Unusual vase made of ribbed opaque Murano glass, in the shade of bottle green. Made in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Mouth diameter: 3.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Acid Yellow Large Art Glass Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Organic Design Bright Yellow Art Glass Vase. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching and colorful centerpiece vase has organic design and vibrant acid yellow...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Italian Murano Art Glass Handbag Purse Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare Italian Murano art glass handbag purse vase in chartreuse green and bright yellow, circa late-20th century, Italy. This Italian Murano art glass handbag purse ha...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive Sommerso vase with faceted glass in Green and yellow glass cased into clear glass. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Green glass with a layer of yellow glass cased in...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Murano Glass Vase Signed Cenedese & Albarelli, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass vase signed Cenedese & Albarelli, 1970s Purchased and stored, it is intact and in excellent condition. Signed with engraving on the glass,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Murano Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco Murano glass vase, 1930s Intact and in excellent condition, it has always belonged to my family. Very small air bubbles can be glimpsed inside the...
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1930s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Archimede Seguso Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage Single-Handled Art Glass Jug Vase in Ancient Roman Style - Timeless Beauty from Murano This single-handled art glass jug vase is another impre...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sommerso murano glass vase style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original Murano glass vase Sommerso in style Flavio Poli made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 9 cm / 3...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Textured and Faceted Murano Sommerso Alessandro Mandruzzato Ice Glass Vase
Located in Verviers, BE
About: Textured and faceted Murano Sommerso yellow ice glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! Measures: Height 14 cm Width 12 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage yellow murano vase, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage yellow murano vase made in Italy in the 1970s. It is very well-preserved, It represents the patina expected from a glass object over 50 yea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murrine vase Ercole Barovier 1930
Located in Zurich, CH
Ercole Barovier. Murrine vase 1930 Artistica Barovier Italy, 1930 Clear murrines edged in red with aventurine Signature Ercole Barovier 31 × 17 cm Excellent condition Provenie...
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1930s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro XL Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind large Pink alabastro Murano glass vase. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s. This amphora shaped blown glass vase has a clean design and a beautiful soft pink ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1970's Oball Murano Teardrop Vase
Located in New York, NY
1970's modern Oball Murano teardrop vase, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Multicolored Swirl Glass Murano Venetian Glass Vase by Fazzoletto
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown red, black, gold glitter and yellow Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Created by the Fratelli Toso company. Measures 7 1/8" wide x 7" wide...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Archimede Seguso 1970s Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vibrant yellow art glass jug vase with red upper rim and black handle probably made by Archimede Seguso. Archimede Seguso (1909 - 1999) was a prominen...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Hand Blown Murano Clear Glass Organic Shaped Centerpiece
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown clear Murano glass centerpiece with organic design. Italy, 1950s. Large size. Clear hand-blown glass with elongated shape and elegant and clean design. It will be ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red, Blue, Yellow & Clear Faceted Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Sommerso triple cased rubi red, yellow and blue Murano glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato. Murano, Italy, 1960s. The vibrant colors make this piece highly decora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Seguso 1950s Gold Flecks Murano Italian Art Glass Perfume Powder Box Vanity Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown white, gold flecks and green spots Italian art glass powder box / jar. Published and documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Flavio Poli Murano Faceted Sommerso Green Yellow and Clear Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching faceted sommerso green and yellow art glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s. Green glass with a layer in y...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Green Italian Vase, Sommerso Murano Glass Flavio Poli for ALESSANDRO MANDRUZZATO
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Murano Vase is crafted in the Sommerso style, developed by designer Flavio Poli, known for his innovative approach to glass design. The vase features a faceted form in rich gree...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Ice Glass Faceted Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Faceted Murano art glass vase with textured ice glass sides. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Sommerso technique with red glass with a layer in yellow submerged i...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Textured Facetted Art Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and solid Italian Murano glass vase from the 1970s by Alessandro Mandruzzato. It has a wonderful asymmetrical shape with a polished front and back and textured ice glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Da Vinci vase with wide cup stamp in Murano glass 1960s.
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass vase with stamp at base. Da vinci, elegant design The vase presented is distinguished by its refined and minimalist design. The shape is rounded and pot-bellied, with a...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Stained Glass

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Red Tall Vase, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian tall vase in Murano art glass, 1960s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. The vase is of high artistic quality made with the submerged glass tech...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vase Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre Italy, Black White Stripped Clear Glass, 1987
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous Italian glass vase by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. Clear glass with black and white strips. The vase still has an Effetre International label...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Tall Vase, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian tall vase in Murano art glass, 1960s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. The vase is of high artistic quality made with the blown glass techniqu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Italian Modernist Green White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown green and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s Pale green glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous collection of three "SCAVO" Murano pearlescent glass vases in pink, turquoise and grey color. These incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Art...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Uncover Rare Finds: Authentic Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels for Sale on 1stDibs

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

These 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. 

Every vintage Murano glass vase or vessel is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces 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 and vessels on 1stDibs.

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