Lovely covered dresser box attributed to Artisti Barovier, circa 1920s. In green with applied pink "pasta glass" details and a beautifully crafted purple and green bunch of grapes on the lid. The entire piece is lightly iridescent, making it glow and reflect in the light. This thin and light piece has a snap pontil, and is a rare piece of early Murano glass. Measures approximately 5" in diameter and 3.5" tall. Excellent condition.
Monumental sommerso decanter by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1950s. In brown glass cased inside a layer of pale yellow. This enormous decanter, standing 22" tall to the top of the stopper, is a showstopper. In excellent condition.
A similar bottle was featured in the 1998 Sotheby's auction "Important 20 ...click for details
Extremely fine triple cased sommerso decanter attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1950s. With a cranberry colored glass core cased inside a layer of vivid blue, cased again inside lavender. The effect of the three layers of colored glass is stupendous. This lovely decanter has a slightly flattened form and stands over 16.25" tall to the top of the stopper. In excellent condition.
Lovely sommerso decanter probably attributable to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte, circa 1950s. In pale lavender colored glass cased over green. The piece measures 15.5" to the top of the stopper. In excellent condition.
Incredible tripe cased heavy Murano glass decanter, circa 1950s. In pale purple glass cased over a thin layer of red, which is cased again over brick colored glass. The square shaped bottle beautifully shows off the various colors of glass. In very good condition with one tiny 'pinprick' type impact mark the size of the tip of a pencil. 17.5" tall, and extremely heavy.
Heavy sommerso lamp base attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1950s. In blue glass cased inside a thick layer of color changing purple neodymium glass. This glass, also called Alexandrite, appears lavender in natural light, but pale blue under fluorescent lighting.
Hauntingly beautiful, enormous, creamy opalescent handkerchief-shaped vase. The exterior is lightly dusted with sparkling gold dust, with an unusual quilted pattern. Circa 1950s. The base is finely polished where it contacts the table. The remnants of a pontil mark are visible. Unsigned, possibly by Barovier & Toso.
1950s Murano glass dresser set in clear glass with internal opaque white spirals, and sparkling gold dust in the finials and applied feet. Unsigned. The bottles measure approx. 7.75", the jar stands 5.5" to the top of the lid. Excellent vintage condition with the exception of the dauber (the part that fits into the bottle) of one stopper, which has an internal crack. This can be seen in the close-up photo, is invisible when the stopper is in place, and only visible upon close inspe ...click for details
Lovely example of the signature "coronado Oro" technique by Barovier & Toso, circa 1950s. This elegant piece has a clear ribbed body infused with spiraling gold profusions. The vase is medium sized, measuring 6.75" tall and 5" in diameter. In excellent condition. Unsigned, but very well documented.
Huge and impressive vase by the Alfredo Barbini Co., circa 1950s. In sky blue opaque glass cased in clear and decorated with sparkling gold powder and controlled air bubbles filled with a heavier dusting of gold. The exterior is subtly ribbed, giving the piece even more optic qualities.
Extremely thick walled and heavy sommerso snail shaped bowl in amber and olive green. A lovely and striking piece that can also be used as a vase, bowl or ashtray. Unsigned, but probably by Alfredo Barbini Co., circa 1950s. Has a subtle indentation so that the bowl could be used as an ashtray. Very good condition with minor roughness to the tip of the bottom point.
Beautifully made egg-shaped paperweight in opaque black glass packed tightly with highly detailed murrines (glass flowers). The surface is slightly mat, indicating that this is an older piece. Unsigned. 3.5" tall. Excellent condition. Possibly Fratelli Toso, circa 1930s - 1950s.
This heavy walled clear bowl is decorated with a single internal fish swimming amid air bubbles and green "seaweed." The fish is nicely crafted with a yellow eye and white striped fins. Has its original clear and green muddler. Unsigned, but the fish is identical to those seen in Cenedese's signature aquarium blocks. The bowl measures 7.5" in length, stands 2.5" tall and is extremely heavy. The muddler measures 4.25" long. Excellent vintage condition with no chips ...click for details
Very large, unusually colorful pair of circa 1950s figurines attributed to Archimede Seguso. These figurines are finely detailed, meticulously crafted, and whimsically styled. In translucent olive to yellow glass, with gold detailing.
The woman holds a gold basket filled with fruit, the man a bundle of wheat. As is typical of handmade ...click for details
Fabulous circa 1920s Murano candlesticks in ruby red, a color rarely seen in early Italian glass. Each candle stick has two applied opaque green glass pears with black stems. The execution and design of this pair is exceptional. In excellent condition. Unsigned. Each just under 10" tall. Note: the photos make the items look as though they are leaning. This is just a sign of my bad photography and not a problem with the items. More photos of this item can be seen on my website PlanetGlass.ne ...click for details
