Murano millefiori/murrinas art glass vase
Fratelli Toso
Early 20th century
7" tall x 3" at widest point
Excellent condition
Impressive art glass fish crafted by Fabio Tosi
Murano, Italy
Mid 1970s
Sommerso technique
This beautiful and heavy sculpture measures 12 1/2" long and 5" tall
In great condition
Etched signature
This exquisite miniature vase is a true mid-20th-century Italian Murano art glass masterpiece. It is designed as an elegant ewer and boasts a stunning decoration featuring a delicate ribbon pattern, shimmering copper aventurine, and intricate white Latticino Zanfirico lattice filigree. The vase is attributed to the renowned glassmakers at Venini, who are famous for their exceptional craftsmanship and artistic flair...
Fratelli Toso
Italy
Mid 20th century
Glass with fused murrinas in green hues
Height - 5 1/2"
Opening width - 6" across
Excellent condition
Designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini of Murano Italy, this shade is comprised of three layers of cased glass, the interior white, the second layer a rich red/pink, with white vertical stripes applied over the red, is from a pendant lamp from mid century.
Measures 11 3/4" high, 4 5/8" across the base, and roughly 7" in diameter at widest point.
Vignelli designed a wide variety of mid century decorative objects and furniture, and created various forms of glass for Venini, many in the form of...
Rosalia longicorn or Alpine longhorn beetle insect (Rosalia alpina) in Murano glass.
Italia, Murano – 20th century
Height: 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) – width: 4.5 in. (11.5 cm) – depth: 3.8 in. (9.6 cm)
Oriental goliath beetle insect (Goliathus orientalis) in Murano glass.
Italia, Murano – 20th century
Height: 0.6 in. (1.5 cm) – width: 1.38 in. (3.5 cm) – depth: 2.4 in. (6 cm)
Goliath beetle (Goliathus goliatus) insect in Murino glass.
Italia, Murano – 20th century
Height: 0.71 in. (1.8 cm) – width: 2 in. (5 cm) – depth: 2.56 in. (6.5 cm)
Set of four Swedish art glass drinking shot glasses with stripe (strikt) pattern by Bengt Orup, Johansfors (Sweden 1916-1996).
Handcrafted footed shot glasses made of blown art glass are a great example of exquisite craftsmanship. These glasses flaunt a striped pattern, with circular transparent glass bodies adorned with white encapsulated glass stripes...
A Macchie bowl
c 1942
Made by Venini & C.
Designer - Carlo Scarpa
Cased glass, clear with a light amber cast
Fused cherry red and green spots
Marked: Venini ITALIA etched
Excellent condition
Fine strand of prewar WWII, glass Venetian trade beads from Africa, L: 58cm/23in. These are strung on a contemporary cotton green string with copper wire fastener. Included on this strand is large “faux” amber center bead attached on a secondary strand of African sand cast beads. The Venetians have ostrich shell spacer disc beads. Free shipping!
Dino Martens Oriente bowl
For Aureliano Toso
Mid 1950s
Murano Italy
Polychrome internally decorated glass with pinwheel, aventurine and murrina
7 3/8" across x 2 3/4" tall
Dino Martens - [1894 - 1970] An Italian artist and designer know for his work in glass. Studied at the Academia di Belle Arti. He eventually became the innovative artistic director at Aureliano Toso.
Excellent condition
Beautiful handkerchief or fazzoletto bowl with white filigree and twisted green rods, the green surrounded by glittering aventurine strands. Murano, c 1960, unmarked but probably by the Fratelli Toso glassworks. Height "5 / 12.5 cm. Condition: fine.
Red and yellow small “Geode” bowl in Sommerso technique, and in the beloved irregularly triangular shape of the 1950s. Height "2/ 5 cm, width appr. "3 ½ / 9 cm. Condition: normal wear around the cut and polished base.
Circular cobalt blue bowl, a relief design of silver flecks forming a shimmering nebula inside the massive rim. Murano c 1960 and probably by Seguso. Diameter "4 ½ / 11.5 cm, height "1 2/3 / 4 cm. Condition: fine.
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Price per item (2 available as shown). Large vintage Murano hand blown black, grey and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. Profusely covered in gold leaf throughout the top and bottom of the piece. Unusual color combination. Can be used as a display piece on any table. Mid Century Era. Measures 10” long x 8 1/4” wide x 3” high...
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Rare large vintage Murano handblown clear iridescent Italian art glass conch seashell sculptural bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso circa 1940s, in the "A Grosse Costolature" design. Art Deco - Mid Century era. Measures 8 1/2" across x 4 1/2" tall. Gorgeous piece!
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Priced per item (2 decanters available). Amazing vintage Murano hand blown pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks rocket shaped Italian art glass decanters. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. Each decanter has the original stopper, with a ribbed body design and large flared foot. Profusely covered in gold leaf. Mid Century era...
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Gorgeous vintage Murano handblown persimmon orange, with gold flecks Italian art glass ginger, cookie or candy jar. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s, and published in his catalog. Has a ribbed design, with twisted curl at the top. Profusely covered in gold leaf from top to bottom. Mid Century era. Measures: 13" tall.
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Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Filigrana ribbons, red-orange aventurine and blue millefiori canes Italian art glass cabinet vase. Documented to Salviati & Co., with intact original label still attached. It reads "Salviati & Co. Venice - Made In Italy". The label dates to the 1950s, but the piece is created in an earlier Venetian style. It has 4 "eyes" around the body. Very unusual little piece...
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Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue and silver flecks Italian art glass biomorphic bowl. The piece is cased over with clear glass, and pulled from underneath to create the shape. It has very heavy silver leaf throughout. A statement piece for any table. Use it as a catchall, or candy dish as well. Mid Century Era...
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Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown Zanfirico ribbons and green canes swirling Italian art glass vanity powder / jewelry box. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The piece has a gold ball on the top of the lid. It is very heavy and thick for its size. Great for the vanity. Mid Century era. Measures 5 3/4" across x 5" high.
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Beautiful large vintage Murano handblown white opalescent swirl with blue rim Italian art glass heart shaped bowl. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. Made with thick glass, with indents on the rim. Very heavy. Can be used as a display piece on any table. Use it as a catchall, or candy dish as well...
In Marc Heiremans' book ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO this "a canne ritorte" design is documented on page 82. The execution and finish of this fazzoletto confirm the Murano Artisans' mastery of working with Glass and would be a fine addition to any serious collection of 20th Century Murano Glass. The pontil mark on the bottom has been carved out and polished, indicating careful attention to details. The piece measures 4 1/2"H x 6" D. Condition is perfect.
Flavio Poli designed 5 variations of this fine example of Modern Design for Seguso Vetri D'Arte in the 1930's. Marc Heiremans' "SEGUSO VETRI D'ARTE" documents this sculptural bowl form: Model #3434, P. 85. This beauty is done in the "pesco oro" technique, with gold foil embedded to enhance the richness of the material. Thick sculpted glass to the exterior produces a modernist form which beautifully catches light. It measures 2 1/4"H, 6"D and is in excellent condition.
This lovely vase was made in the early 1950s by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Marc Heiremans documents the model #5148 and date of 1952-53 in his book DINO MARTENS, p. 163 and 190.
Aventurine, champagne and opalino half filigree embrace the body of the vessel and ribbon details were applied to the lip and neck. The vase measures 5 1/2"H, 4 1/2"D. and is in good vintage condition.
Leslie Pina describes this piece as "Bischoff bearded collie dog in gray and white alabastro with black and white eyes, and curled tail, 1969" in her book, "ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO, LACE & STONE", P. 178. These bottles were made to hold cherry brandy (this one is empty). Liquor bottle aside, the sculptural quality of this opalino beauty is notable! This fine vessel is 11 1/2" H, 4"W, 3" D, maintains its original Bischoff label, has a nicely polished base and is in perfect condition.
This charming pair of vintage glass hound dogs, made by Archimede Seguso in the "nero a macchie di smalto bianco" (black with white spots) style in the 1950s. Documented in "Archimede Seguso, Lace & Stone" by Leslie Pina, P. 162, 213. Both are in excellent condition, with the dark-headed one having a few minor scuffs consistent with its age. They each stand 4" tall, 2 1/2" wide.
Would sell individually for $225 each.
This charming bird sculpture veiled in silver is typical design produced by Seguso Vetri d'arte in the 1930s.This series points to the transition of Murano Glass design and traditional style to modern expression and highlights the Murano Artisans passion forinterpreting their natural environment. The rectangular cante bubble design is attributed to Archimede Seguso. The nearly 100 year old Murano Collectible is in excellent condition with normal wear at the base.
The bowl is approximately 6...
This lovely fazzoletto vase attributed to Archimede Seguso demonstrates the skill of the Murano Artisan. Comprised of clear, netted opalino filigree, and aventurine cane, this beauty is in excellent condition. 4.5x4x4"
This classic Mandruzatto block vase, done in the Sommerso technique with layers of ruby in crystal glass, has 8 cut and polished facets. While a labor intensive technique, this style reveals the elegant beauty of the glass, and produces wonderful optics.
Made in 1970s or 80s. It stands 6 1/2" h by 3" diameter.
The piece is in excellent condition. It has "Made in Murano Italy" label.
This charming covered jar in translucent yellow glass is topped with an opaque yellow pear with green leaf. Made in the 1890s by Salviati. The body of the jar and lid are ribbed and have a lovely iridescence. The bottom of the base has multi-point pontil marks. It stands 6"high by 4" diameter. A similar fruit-topped lid is shown in Carol Osbourne's "Venetian Glass of the 1890s: Salviati at Stanford University" P. 126, Plate 137.
The piece is in excellent condition.
This charming covered jar in translucent yellow glass is topped with an opaque green fruit with stem. Made in the 1890s by Salviati. The body of the jar and lid are ribbed and have a lovely iridescence. The bottom of the base has multi-point pontil marks. It stands 6" high and 4" wide. A similar fruit-topped lid is shown in Carol Osbourne's "Venetian Glass of the 1890s: Salviati at Stanford University" P. 126, Plate 137.
The piece is in excellent condition.
Exquisite small bowl in Aqua Marine blue and iridescent glass, softly triangular with a swirl. Murano, 1950’s, probably by Alfredo Barbini. Width "4/ 10.5 cm, height "2 ½ / 6 cm. Condition: some wear (cf. pics).
Overlay glass bowl or dish, the center light blue and opalescent, the edges more green than blue. Part of the edge softly folds over, creating the irregular and organic shape typical of the fifties. Unmarked. While Scandinavian art glass at the time normally was signed, this unmarked bowl probably emanates from one of the Murano glassworks. Height "1 1/3 / 3.5 and width "4 / 10.5 cm. Condition: fine.
This charming millefiori Fratelli Toso Mosaica Vase has blue and green with white accents murrines arranged in alternating verticle rows, with 2 stretched cane handles and acid-matte finish. In "Fratelli Toso Italian Glass 1854-1980" author Leslie Pina dates these as made in the 1900-1910 time frame. P. 32-57.
This vase stands 5" tall, 3" diameter. The piece is in perfect condition.
