Huge Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Corroso Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #400643
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A huge and extremely heavy disc shaped vase attributed to Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. With a thick, clear layer surrounding an emerald green core. The vase has an acid-induced 'corroso' finish on the surface, which makes the interior glow in the light.

The vase measures 8" in diameter and has a flattened shape. It feels much larger in... Click for details

Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Murano a mace Bowl

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #400625
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Modernist bowl by seminal designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. In clear glass with amber/orange inclusions. The surface is iridized, and shows subtle shades of purples and greens. The same bowl in blue is shown on p. 57 of Marc Heiremans' book "Dino Martens: Muranese Glass Designer." The bear still bears a paper label with a hand written model number on the base. Heiremans attributes this label to Aureliano Toso in his books. The bowl measures just over 5.75" in diameter and st... Click for details

FIGURAL Murano FRATELLI TOSO Starry Night SWAN BOWL

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #397442

Figural Swan shaped Murano Glass accent dish, manufactured by Fratelli Toso in the late 1950’s as part of his “Starry Night” series. The turquoise color layer of glass on the inside is infused with glittering aventurine swirl patterns which add beautiful sparkle and the bowl displays beautifully. The gracefully curved swans neck forms a handle which fits the hand perfectly for safe handling. Measurements are 5.5” (14 cm) height, 7.5” (19 cm) length and 7” (18 cm) width from wing to wing. The gla... Click for details

Mid-20th C. Venini Art Glass, Latticino Bowl, Signed

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1970: item #390379
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Fine mesh, white pinwheel Latticino, Murano Bowl three-line acid-etched signature, "Venini, Murano, Italia." As this signature was only used between 1946 and 1965, we are certain this is mid-Century, probably in the 50s. Apx. 5.5" diameter, 2" high; heavy for its size. Perfect with only expected wear to the base; several interior manufacturing bubbles. $14 US shipping.

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Lovely Vintage Murano Classic Pink & Gold Cabinet Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #388547
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Charming 'cabinet' vase in pink ribbed glass with row of controlled bubbles (bullicante). With clear applied handles and foot, each infused with sparkling gold aventurine. The vase still bears its original paper label reading "Made in Italy." The vase measures 6" tall and in excellent condition. Domestic US shipping/handling/insurance for this item will be $15. For more fine vintage Murano glass, please visit our website PlanetGlass.net (http://planetglass.net/).

Graceful Vintage Venini Murano Egg Timer or Hour Glass

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #388540
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Lovely medium sized egg timer in olive green glass by Venini, circa 1950s. The piece is made of a single piece of glass, and is extremely well balanced. Unsigned, but very well documented. The piece an indented polished pontil and flat polished rim on one side, and a permanent cork stopper surrounded by a flat polished rim on the other. The finish on both ends of the piece gives further credence towards this being a Venini egg timer and not an imitation. The object measures 5.5" tall and is in e... Click for details

Large Cobalt & Vaseline Vintage Murano Sommerso Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1970: item #388527
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A dramatic sommerso vase consisting of three layers of glass: clear cased over a layer of yellow/green vaseline, and an interior core of cobalt blue. The clear glass is pulled across and above one side to dramatic effect. The vase towers to almost 14" in height, and is in excellent condition. Unsigned, but most probably from the 1950s. The vaseline glass has been tested, and glows strongly under black light (due to the presence of uranium). Domestic US shipping/handling/insurance for this item w... Click for details

Lively 1950s AVEM Murano Scambled Cane Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #388491
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A lively vase by AVEM, circa 1950s. The purple interior beautifully offsets the busy exterior, which is crammed with white zanfirico, twisted multi colored filigrana, sparkling gold aventurine and silver mica flakes. The vase stands just over 7" tall and has a slightly flattened form. It is in excellent condition. Unsigned but very well documented. See Leslie Pina's "Circa Fifties Glass" or "Murano Glass: Century 20" for several similar examples. Domestic US shipping/handling/insurance for this ... Click for details

Pair of Superb Vintage Murano Large Dancing Figurines

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1960: item #388463
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An unusually well executed vintage pair of large, solid glass figurines depicting a guitar playing man and a dancing woman. The arms and face are clear glass, while the torsos, guitar and hair are infused with gold. The figurine's lower portions are clear fading to purple. The woman's billowing dress is further decorated with controlled bubbles. Both figurines arms and legs are decorated with amber colored "frills." Each stands upon a clear base. ... Click for details

Rare 19th C. Salviati Venetian Art Glass Ewer with Gold

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Italian Pre 1900: item #386636
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Rare and lovely Venetian Glass Ewer, by Salviati Dott. Antonio, attr., in mottled pink and green with generous included gold throughout; swirling shadow ribbing from the bulbous body to the flared neck; applied finely ribbed crystal with gold spout; applied crystal with gold handle; and pinched crystal rigaree with gold at neck; slightly domed foot is part of the vase and not applied and has fine, swirling green threads which work into the body; sharp pontil; several non-threatening manufacturin... Click for details