Murano Freeform Glass Bowl / Ashtray
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A beautiful vintage Murano art glass bowl / ashtray in luminous shades of pink, purple and blue. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this substantial piece features a sculptural triangular freeform shape with gently raised corners and a striking blue-violet centre surrounded by layers of translucent pink and clear glass.

Maker / Designer: Unknown
Place of Origin: Murano, Italy
Colour: Pink, Purple, Blue, Clear
Condition: Very good vintage condition overall with light surface wear consistent with age. No major chips, cracks or breaks identified.
Period: 1960s–1970s
Materials: Art glass
Dimensions: 20 × 18 × H 4.5 cm / 7.9 × 7.1 × H 1.8 in
Attribution: Unsigned Murano glass; no specific glasshouse or designer attribution is made.
Description

A beautiful vintage Murano art glass bowl / ashtray in luminous shades of pink, purple and blue. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this substantial piece features a sculptural triangular freeform shape with gently raised corners and a striking blue-violet centre surrounded by layers of translucent pink and clear glass.

Details

Maker / Designer: Unknown

Period: 1960s–1970s

Place of Origin: Murano, Italy

Materials: Art glass

Colour: Pink, Purple, Blue, Clear

Dimensions: 20 × 18 × H 4.5 cm / 7.9 × 7.1 × H 1.8 in

Condition: Very good vintage condition overall with light surface wear consistent with age. No major chips, cracks or breaks identified.

Attribution: Unsigned Murano glass; no specific glasshouse or designer attribution is made.

Maker & History
Murano, in the Venetian lagoon, has been a centre of specialist glassmaking for centuries. During the 20th century its workshops became internationally celebrated for sculptural forms, saturated colour and layered techniques that transformed functional objects such as bowls and ashtrays into small works of art.
Shipping & Returns
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Estimated delivery times: France 3–7 business days; Europe 5–8 business days; other destinations vary, usually 5–15 business days.
United States: shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Applicable import duties and taxes are covered by us, with no additional import charges due on delivery.
Optional express delivery within France is available for €10.99.

Why we love it

Sourced by Marina

I love the way the colours overlap through the glass and create so much depth. The freeform shape gives it a sculptural quality, while the overall piece still feels incredibly elegant.

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