designer :: Seguso, Archimede

vintage item::

A 7.25 inch tall Italian studio glass vase with unusual, wide mouth that tapers into a full, rounded body to a small clear glass base. The 1940's / 50's piece features green and yellow sommeros cased in clear glass. Based on the coloring which would be typical Seguso, shape, technique and quality of craftsmanship, this vase is attributed to the Seguso atelier. Seguso often used paper labels on their wares which often came off from use and washings. The vase has a tiny nick at rim and a flat chip underneath base which is not visible when the vase is on display.

height ::

7.25 in

(18.4 cm)

condition ::

nick at rim, flat chip underneath base (not visible when on display)

 

quantity ::

1

 

shipping ::

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price ::

$140.00

 

 

about the designer :: Seguso, Archimede

Archimede Seguso was born into an old Murano glass family dating back to the 14th century. In 1933, he was one of the founders of the Artistica Vetreria e Soffieria Barovier Seguso & Ferro. He was the master craftsman and created the pieces designed by Flavio Poli and himself. In 1946, he left to form his own studio, the Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso where he began to experiment with applying ancient glass techniques to new forms. He is arguably one of the best and most influential Italian glass designers of the 20th century. He has been honored with prizes countless times, including at the Italian Biennale and the Trieannale in Milan. His works are in most major museum design collections worldwide.