All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #861288 (stock #030)
Whimsical modernist lamp which certainly looks like a Venini. The shade is lattimo with a transparent gold pink bow. The brass base is good minimalist modern design and adequately supports the shade. A fitted gasket facilitates a snug fit of the shade. Measuring 13"x15"x18"h., the lamp is unmarked
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1397435 (stock #100)
This Fazzoletto bowl utilizes the filigrana a retortoli technique, used in Murano since the 16th century; jade green and lattimo "netted" vertical canes produce this elegant coloring. Venini's fazzoletto design is documented in numerous books, most recently in "Paulo Venini and His Furnace" by Marino Barovier and Carla Sunego, P.131. Made in the 1950's, this beauty is 4"hx5"w and in excellent condition
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Venetian : Pre 1980 item #1340362 (stock #091)
A charming expression of the Rosen Cavalier from the opera by Richard Strauss. Executed in clear crystal with a generous application of gold leaf and gold powder, it is the purity of the artist's choice of clear glass which guides the attribution to Archimede Seguso. The piece retains its label, and is in perfect condition. 13.5" x 7" x 6".
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #947435 (stock #058)
This stylized conch is documented in several publications, including Leslie Pinas' ITALIAN GLASS, PG 146, valued at $800-$1000 and Helmut Ricke & Eva Schmitts' ITALIAN GLASS. This modern expression of the conch shell exemplifies that even as the Murano glass designers were being influenced by the Modernist movement, life and elements from the Venetian Lagoon continued to serve as an inspiration for artists. Measuring 6.5"w x 3.5" x 5.5"h, the Conchiglie is in good condition, unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1940 item #1427592 (stock #123)
In the mid-1930s, Venini engaged Carlo Scarpa to design innovative glass surface textures and this historical gem, "A BOLLICINE", survives in excellent condition! The base is polished and has 2 acid stamps: "venini murano" and "MADE IN ITALY", measuring 2" H, 3 3/4" W, 3 3/4"D. See CARLO SCARPA, Glass of an Architect by Mario Barovier, P. 206
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #942028 (stock #050)
This unusual transparent window murrine vase by Fratelli Toso is documented in Leslie Pinas "FRATELLI TOSO", pg.68. Titled "Tiffany Windows" because of the transperent murrines, this vessel is amazing in good light and an excellent example of the Murano Glassblowers skill. Every murrine is transparent, allowing the light to flow through nicely and reminds one of "the colors of Murano"! Measuring 5.25" tall, the vase is in excellent condition and retains the made in Murano Italy label.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #861036 (stock #025)
Dramatic sculpted mid-century sommerso basket by Fratelli Toso. Similar types of baskets attributed to Fratelli Toso are documented in Leslie Pinas books: ITALIAN GLASS p.223, FRATELLI TOSO p.179-181. Measuring 10"w. x3"d. x8"h.,the basket is in good condition, unmarked
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1980 item #1423949 (stock #116)
This elegant and amazing sculptural bowl form, attr Fratelli Toso in the 1970s, has a strong presence to accent its environment. Done in the Sommerso technique, with clear, pale blue and red, the free-form flow reminds the viewer that glass is a liquid. Tip to tip is 12", height 6", width 5". Bottom is polished. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #1187245 (stock #084)
Nice pair of vases in opalino blue with aventurine by Fratelli Toso are in excellent condition. This design is documented in Leslie Pina's book "Fratelli Toso" on page 84 and valued there at 3-400$ each. The pair of vases are flared with two folds in the flared top, 7" tall, unmarked
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #857402 (stock #009)
Sumptuous sculpted sommerso bowl in ever so soft hues of teal and amber glass. My guess is that this is a Flavio Poli design due to the purity of form and soft hues of color. Obviously inspired by the nature of the Venetian Lagoon, this piece resembles a birds eye view of the island of Murano and its surrounding Lagoon. The base of the bowl was protected over the years by three felt pads added to the bottom, so the piece is in great condition. It measures 9.5"w x 3"h, unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #825796 (stock #006)
A convincing replica of a shell by the master Alfredo Barbini in crystal and pink lattimo, with a soft veil of gold dust on both interior and exterior. The luminescence on the interior of the piece with its dusting of gold give the shell an authentic look. In flawless condition, 8"x6"x3", unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #943478 (stock #055)
Unusual basket form similar to Archimede Segusos' foglia designs. The form is colored a subtle gold pink with bullicante bubbles and ribs. This fine sculptural expression demonstrates the skill of the Murano glassblowers, measures 7"w x 6"d x 9"h, and is unmarked.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #857587 (stock #012)
Superb cut and polished sommerso form is in great condition with minor wear to the base. A wonderful example of modern design utilizing the traditional sommerso technique. The piece has 14 facets, which represent considerable skill and labor on the part of the glass cutter. It measures 6"x6"x3"h, retains evidence of its label, otherwise unmarked
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #951102 (stock #063)
Venetian elegance best describes this tall vintage Murano vase in a dramatic sommerso blend of amethyst and copper blue glass. The vessel is 15" tall and in excellent condition and retains a Made in Italy, Murano label.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #860391 (stock #016)
Charming stylized rabbit by the master Archimede Seguso. Nicely shaded in gold dust and brown glass using the Sfumati technique. Measuring 2"w x 3.5"d x3.5"h., the rabbit is in perfect condition and bears a portion of the Seguso red and gold scalloped edge label.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1980 item #1340580 (stock #092)
An exquisitely crafted candleholder executed in the pure palate of crystal glass with gold inclusion that is a hallmark of Archimede Seguso's work. The masterful sculpting of the flowers is remarkable. 9" x 4" x 4.5" This fine piece is in perfect condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1190313
Fratelli Toso Rose Bowl constructed of Cattedrale (or Tiffany Window) murrines in reds, greens, yellows and blue. The murrines feature clear "windows" of glass.Some have "bullseye" configurations in the clear window and black (nerox) glass frames. This is a delightful 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter bowl with a height of 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) due to the polished top. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1955.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1970 item #691185 (stock #20060005)
For the Horse lover in your family, this paperweight features murrines with an internal image of a horse. A very unusual find! The horse murrines are surrounded by floral murrines and the whole is encased in clear glass. The piece measures 2 1/2 inches tall and is 3 inches across, there are no chips or cracks. Original blue and silver foil label that reads MURANO / Made / in / Italy / GLASS is intact on bottom of weight. Circa 1960