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.

This unique figurine of a peasant boy carrying a sack, clearly demonstrates the artistic virtuosity of the Murano glass artists. It is highly unusual for a figurine to have hollow legs to support such tall statue. (We have only seen a similar figurine in Venice.) This Murano sculpture is superbly crafted and highly unusual in its clarity using only a subtle iridescence to accent the beauty of the Glass. This unique beauty stands 13" tall and is in excellent condition.

Rare lattimo Murano art glass elephant

Murano, Italy

1920s - 1930s

5 3/8" tall at highest point

6" across

Excellent antique condition

Unmarked

Vittorio Zecchin art deco period soffiato vase in light blue

Cappellin Venini & C.

1920s

10" tall

Base - 4 3/4" across

Unmarked

Very good antique condition

Referenced in "The Colors of Murano in the XIX Century" p.128, Item #89, this vessel is typical of designs by Pietro Bigaglia in the mid 1800's. The Glass has the five point pontil mark, indicative of early Venetian Glass, is 3" tall and in excellent condition.

Utilizing the ancient technique of feathering Glass in a modern expression, this stylized bird illustrates the skill of the Murano Maestros interpretation of the Venetian Lagoons' environment. This beauty is 8"hx4"x2", unmarked, in excellent condition, probably made in the 1970's.

Illustrating the virtuosity of both the dancer and the Murano Maestros' skill, this series is documented in Marc Heiremans' "Seguso Vetri D'Arte", P. 93, model #5350, 1939. Measuring 8"h x4"w and is in excellent condition.

A Fratelli Toso Chambord Murano 16-3/4" red Italy art glass vase from the 1950s. This huge, heavy and stylish Italian glass vase is in intense ruby red with clear glass, it retains the original Chambord Toso line yellow and gold sticker with the silver and black MADE IN ITALY sticker. Perfect for your 1950s Modern decor. It is in very good condition with no cracks, damage or repairs other than a tiny base chip (see pic) and some minor wear, losses and crinkling to the labels. All items are t...

"Tiffany Windows" murrines vase by Fratelli Toso is documented in Leslie Pino's "Fratelli Toso, Italian Glass 1854-1980", P. 68. This vessel is amazing in good light and an excellent example of the Murano glassblowers' skills. The transparency of the murrines allows the light to flow through nicely and remind one of the "colors of Murano." The Tiffany Windows series dates to the 1960's. This beauty is 6" tall and in in perfect condition.

This exquisite design of stylized water birds by Gino Cenedese is considered historical and they are displayed in the Cenedese Gallery in Piazza San Marco, Venice, priced at 3200.euro, each! The sculptural forms exemplify the Murano glass maestros' finesse in translating their natural environment into hot glass. As interactive sculpture, can be placed in various arrangements as an ever-changing accent in any interior. The stylized water birds are in excellent condition with the mid-century Ce...

This Barbini from the 1960's will bring a smile when you look inside to see the large murine fish at the bottom. Six strategically placed bubbles surround the fish, whose body is dark green at the top, with subtle aventurine stripes on a gold leaf body. The amorphous bowl form is a champagne color, 6 1/2" diameter and 2 1/2" tall, and is in excellent condition with normal wear at the base consistent with its age.

An emerald green and silver bubbles bowl, 1950’s, unsigned, probably Italian (Murano). Width "6 / 15 cm, height "2 ¼ / 5.5 cm. Condition: one bubble larger than the others can be felt just under the lip, otherwise fine.

Vintage Murano Glass Picasso style vase in excellent condition. Original labels are slightly worn but still intact. Vase is in excellent condition and measures 13 inches high.

Simple, classic designs!

A collection of pencil neck vases and a large brandy snifter all in satinato glass. Orange, green, blue and yellow satinato colors are represented. All pieces have a clear satinato foot. Pieces were designed and made by Carlo Moretti for Rosenthal-Netter.

Original Rosenthal-Netter labels or remnants of same on the bases of several of the pieces.

Varying heights of 17, 14, 10 1/4, and 6 1/2 inches (43, 35.6, 26 and 16.5 cm)

Condition is excellen...

11 5/8" tall millefiori pitcher

Murano, Italy

c 1930's

Very good vintage condition with no issues to note

Archimede Seguso dog figurine

Unique black and white technique

Heavy and substantial

6" tall x 7 1/2" long

Very good vintage condition with no issues to note

Large clear glass sculpture of an Angelfish measuring 15 inches (cm) tall, and 11 1/2 inches (cm) wide at the widest point. There is a bubble inclusion "eye patch" for decoration. Designed by Licio Zanetti and made by Zanetti Vetreria Artistica, circa 1970, the piece is signed on the underside in script, Zanetti L. Zanetti Vetreria Artistica was founded by Licio and Licio's father, Oscar, in 1956. Licio Zanetti stepped down as director in 1989. The company survives today under the directio...

A pair of large droplet shaped pendant lamps in cool green and blue murrines that resemble cells. An Ermanno Toso design from around 1960. The murrines are floating in a clear glass matrix on which they were gathered, heated, then blown.

Each hanging fixture has a satiny acid matte finish and is capped with a polished brass plate with loop for hanging. The brass plates appear to be original. The brass plates are held on by clips and can be removed to change the bulbs.

Each has its original...

A smoky grey and / or steel blue bowl with softly folded sides, the shape typical of the 1950´s. Original paper label with: Pietro Toso & Co: Murano. The Toso family since the middle of the 19th century is one of Murano’s most renowned glass manufacturers. Width "4 ½ / 11cm, height "2/ 5 cm. Condition: fine.

Vittorio Zecchin designed for Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Capellin, Venini & Co. from 1921-1925. This delicate soffiato vessel is wafer thin and has 2 acid stamps: venini murano & MADE IN ITALY. Nearly 100 years old, measuring 10.5" tall, this weightless beauty is in very good condition with no damage.

In Venice Italy, these Obelisks were recently included in Fondazione Cini's exhibition "Paolo Venini and His Furnace," and are documented in the exhibition catalogue, page 308, model 4300. Constructed of thick canes twisted into a zanfrico design, this is a fine example of utilizing the traditional Venetian technique of zanfrico in a modern expression. The Obelisk has the 2 acid stamps: venini murano, made in Italy, measures 8" tall, and is in good condition.

Charming zanfrico vessel by Paolo Venini. These were made in the mid 1950's and are well documented. The fazzoletto vessel has the "venini murano italia" acid stamp, measures 3.5" tall x 5" diameter, and is in excellent condition

Exquisitely crafted white "opalino a coste" cornucopia with gold powders created in 1955 by Archimede Seguso. Obviously a favorite of the author, it is well-documented in Leslie Pina's book, "ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO, mid-mod glass from Murano, LACE and STONE" P. 202-206 The crystal glass in this beauty has a generous amount of gold powder inclusion and bears the scalloped Seguso label, in addition to an older scalloped label with hand-written digits . Measuring 7" x 7" x 12.5", the Seguso Cornucop...

An elegant modern form in a Sommerso blend of extremely light tints of blue and green. This fine modern expression is 12" x 4.5" x 4", and is free of chips, cracks, and scratches with a normal wear at the base reflecting its age and an etched Seguso signature. Most likely it was made by Angelo Seguso in the 1970s.

A large Murano glass fish figurine with silver flecks and variegated color splashes, designed in the style of Dino Martens (for Aureliano Toso). The figurine is 16 1/4 inches (41,3 cm) tall and 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) wide. Except for some roughness at the bottom of the tail (probably as made), it is in fine condition. It is made in green and clear sommerso glass. Unsigned - remnants of a large yellow sticker on bottom (please see last picture).