Archimede Seguso redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glass-making with brilliance and novel techniques, elevating him to an exemplar for the maestros of his time as well as for future generations of glassmakers. This next generation included his sons and grandsons, who carried on and further expanded the family legacy of Venetian art glass. The survival and revival of traditional glassblowing combined with unique design are the legacies left behind by a master.
Seguso grew up in the family furnaces of the Soffieria Barovier Seguso and Ferro, where his training began at age 11. By the time he turned 20, he was a maestro in his own right, joining the family business as a partner.
In 1933 the company changed its name to Seguso Vetri D’Arte, and Seguso gained sole control. He collaborated with designers Flavio Poli and Vittorio Zecchin, which allowed him to achieve artistic sovereignty leading to the opening in 1946 of his own furnace, Vetreria Seguso Archimede. There, he could explore his design ideas with creative freedom. In 2007, the 23rd generation of Seguso glassmakers took the lead at Seguso Vetri D’Arte. Brothers Gianluca, Pierpaolo and Gianandrea Seguso carry a six-century dynasty of Seguso glass into the 21st century.
Archimede Seguso’s art glass pays homage to tradition. Seguso studied and mastered techniques from centuries past, but he also pioneered innovative approaches, such as submersion and unconventional color constitutions. He awarded future generations with stunning and unprecedented effects, such as ribbed textures, rings, needle shapes and the appearance of embedded objects.
A lifetime of achievement created by Seguso is honored in museums worldwide, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MoMA in New York and Museum Kunstpalast in Dusseldorf, to name a few. His exhibit resume spans decades, beginning with XX Biennale, Venezia, in 1936. It includes a 1989 exhibit of “Il Maestro dei Maestri” at Tiffany & Co., New York, and 2013 exhibitions at Musée Maillol in Paris and Museo della Basilica di San Marco in Venice.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Archimede Seguso glass, decorative objects, lighting and mirrors alongside a collection from his brother Angelo Seguso and his grandsons’ firm Seguso Viro.
Seguso Murano Sommerso Art Glass Bird Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, IT
A charming mid-century Murano glass bird sculpture produced by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, circa 1950s. The figure is executed in the classic sommerso technique, with vibrant cranber...
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Green Sommerso Glass Bottle with Stopper
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New Windsor, NY
A beautiful example in glass of the refined elegance of an Archimede Seguso design. A light, seafoam green glass perfume bottle and tear drop stopper encased in clear. Ribbed exteri...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Citron and Clear Murano Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
Made by Seguso for Poli, this incredible citron colored Murano glass floating inside a larger clear glass surround makes this large vase quite heavy. It is so vivid in color and beau...
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass/Gold, Rare Vase "Three Element" Signed
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare murano glass and gold ribbed vase, Title Three Element" signed Seguso, made for Vetreria Seguso. This piece was made in the 1950s. probably 1954.
Murano Glass, Glass
Collection of 11 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Seguso 1950s-60s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Collection of 11 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Seguso 1950s-60s A great Collection of 10 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Archimede Seguso for Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso and Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ca. 1950s-60s and one by Cristalleria Santi Murano...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Pear Fruit Sculpture Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and relatively large Italian Murano art glass pear sculpture, in the Modern style, circa mid-to late-20th century, Italy. Piece is signed "Archimede Seguso" and "Murano" o...
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Green Murano Glass Pulegoso Ovoid Vase, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Blown Glass Green Pulegoso Vase, Italy, 1950s. Exquisite and sculptural Archimede Seguso pulegoso handblown Murano glass vase with ovoid shape, ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$596Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Murano Glass Snail Bowl By Archimede Seguso, Italy, Pink, Gold 1960's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful small gem of a vintage Murano Archimede Seguso Italian small glass bowl is in the shape of a coiled snail with abundant gold aventurine. The hot pink and light pink sw...
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s. Cute open wings sta...
Silver Leaf
Archimede Seguso Artist Signed Murano Art Glass Nude Female Sculpture on Base
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Archimede Seguso Artist Signed Murano Art Glass Nude Female Sculpture on hand blown original glass base. Signature on bottom of base as ...
Art Glass
Archimede Seguso Geode Bowl in Green and Blue, Murano Italy Ca. 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Geode bowl in green and blue, Murano Italy ca. 1950s A heavy Venetian art glass bowl in the shape of a geode designed by Archi...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s A rare Venetian art glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1950s. Thick...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Sommerso Art Glass Cornucopia by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Sommerso Art Glass Cornucopia by Archimede Seguso. A vintage Murano sommerso glass cornucopia with applied feet. Manufactured by Vetre...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso vase in Murano glass "Opalino Costolato" circa 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano vase circa 1950 in "Opalino Costolato".
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Large Ribbed Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Rare multi-colored ribbed vase by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d'Arte with possible hand of Flavio Poli. The dynamics and color change as you move this large vase around from ye...
Blown Glass
Vintage Seguso Murano Purple Pulegoso Bubble Glass Bowl with Appendages 60's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
The gorgeous purple color and shape of this Italian vintage Murano Seguso oval hand blown glass bowl looks like a mini space ship with the hundreds of tiny bubbles inside that look l...
Blown Glass
SEGUSO -Picture Frame brass, Murano Glass Gold 1940 Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
SEGUSO frame.
Brass
Seguso Designed Art Glass Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A Seguso designed Italian art glass vase. Cobalt blue with red and white pattern details. Signed: Archimede Seguso Murano.
Art Glass
Pair of Murano glass by Archimede Seguso 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Decorative sculptures made of black Murano glass and designed by Archimede Seguso in the 1960s. The objects is minimalist, delicate, and probably depicts a females subject of orient...
Murano Glass
Large Murano "Polveri" Bowl Vetreria Archimede Seguso, ca. 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Murano "Polveri" Bowl Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1950s A large Venetian art glass bowl of the Polveri series introduced by Archimed...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso “ Zanfirico “ Wake Up” Murano Glass Metal Crome, 1950, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso “Zanfirico".
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso vase in Murano glass with applied glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 with applied glass.
Murano Glass
$502Sale Price|33% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano Cobalt Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on clear pedestal sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seg...
Gold Leaf
Archimede Seguso Geode Bowl in Pink and Blue, Murano Italy ca. 1960s
By Archimede Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Geode Bowl in Pink and Blue, Murano Italy ca. 1960s Item e7098 A vintage Venetian art glass bowl in the shape of an asymetrical geode des...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Vase "Costolato Oro", circa 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vaso em duas tonalidades produzido por Archimede Seguso circa 1950 com tecnica "costolato oro" e folhas aplicadas na lateral.
Art Glass
$457Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art. Archimede Se...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
"Pheasant" by Archimede Seguso Art Glass Murano 1950s Bird
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia, IT
Blown Murano glass. Green and gold leaf. Perfect condition.
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Glass Candle Stick with Dolphin, circa 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great Murano candle stick with dolphin sculpture. executed by Archimede Seguso, circa 1960s. clear ribbed glass with gold foil inclusions. Compan...
Art Glass
Rare Cartoccio con Bolle Incamiciato, "Paperbag" Glass Vase, Seguso Murano 1950'
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Bochum, NRW
"Cartoccio con bolle incamiciato". "Paperbag" vase (Cartoccio), around 1950 Design by Archimede Seguso Execution Seguso Vetri d'Arte Encased glass vase (incamiciato), irregularly sha...
Glass, Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Delft, NL
Archimede Seguso murano glass clam shell bowls, Italy, 1960s Archimede Seguso murano glass clam shell shaped bowls. Blue and green bowls with 2 sur...
Glass
Vintage Incalmo Vase by Vetreria Archimede Seguso 1972
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Incalmo Vase by Vetreria Archimede Seguso 1972 A vintage Venetian art glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Archimede Seguso in 1972. Clear...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Midcentury Murano Glass Italian Rabbit Sculpture with Golden Dots, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury hand blown artistic Murano glass rabbit sculpture with golden dots. This fantastic object was designed by Archimede Seguso and...
Gold Leaf
$1,166Sale Price|33% Off
Seguso Decorative Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Seguso decorative Murano glass, Italy, 1960s.
Murano Glass
Art Glass Vase by Gianni Versage for Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1990s
By Archimede Seguso, Gianni Versace
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Art Glass Vase by Gianni Versage for Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1990s A large and heavy vintage art glass vase designed by Gianni Versage and manufactured by Vetreria Archimede S...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Mid Century Modern Nastro Richiamato Murano Art Glass Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
Murano vase by Archimede Seguso. This design is called "Nastro Richiamato" or "Net of Bands" as shown in the 1991 book "Art Glass by Archimede Seguso". Examples of this design are ...
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Nastro Richiamato Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic example of artistry and technique foil label.
Blown Glass
$1,035Sale Price|40% Off
Archimede Seguso Alabastro Murano Duck Decanter Bottle
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This limited edition, midcentury decanter by Seguso Alabastro for Girolamo Luxardo in Torreglia, Italy. The bottom of the decanter is a rock-style...
Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano 1954 Green White Merletto Murano Glass Ashtray
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Archimede Seguso Murano 1954 Green White Merletto Murano Glass Ashtray
Murano Glass
Large Carnevale Vase by Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1980s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Carnevale Vase by Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1980s A very large vintage art glass vase of the Carnevale series introduced by Archimede...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,800Sale Price / set|30% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Vases, Sculptures For Oggetti, Blue, Purple, Gold
By Archimede Seguso, Oggetti
Located in North Miami, FL
These absolutely stunning and arresting Italian vintage Murano glass monumental glass sculptures, vases and or vessels are by Seguso for Ogg...
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso 'Mezza Filigrana' Vase c.1954
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Sharon, CT
Very fine red glass thread on clear round truncated soffiati. Unsigned, (missing the usual paper label).
Glass
Tall Archimede Seguso Scavo Finish Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 1970s homage to ancient excavated glass. Impressive height, with a nice contrast between the body of the vessel and the handles. Retailed by Karl Springer.
Glass
$435Sale Price|33% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano Rust Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
ONLY 1 Left! Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown dark orange or rusty red and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, ci...
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Trumpet Vase By Archimede Seguso Black Amethyst & Gold Foil 1960's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
The beautiful shape of this Italian Murano Seguso trumpet style glass vase or vessel is sculptural and sensual. Elegant! The glass is amethyst glass that reads black. Only to the lig...
Gold
Archimede Seguso "Alabastro" Art Glass Bowl, Murano, Italy, ca. 1958
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso "Alabastro" Art glass bowl, Murano Italy ca. 1958. A Venetian art glass bowl in oval shape designed by Archimede Seguso for Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso ca. ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Carnevale Art Glass Bowl by Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1980s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Carnevale Art Glass Bowl by Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1980s A very large vintage art glass bowl of the Carnevale series introduced by Archimede Seguso and manufactured by ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Cranberry Red Controlled Bubbles with Gold Fleck Inclusions
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Verviers, BE
This is the importer Ebeling and Reuss of Philadelphia, founded in 1886. They imported Italian paperweights probably beginning in the 1950s, includi...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Amber Sommerso Glass Decorative Chinese Figures by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s. These two sculptures are made in amber sommerso Murano glass and are quite heavy. These two glasses are even more beautiful and suggestive in person. T...
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Murano Seguso Low Glass Bowl With Gold Aventurine White Rim Barware
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This low vintage Italian Murano hand blown bowl is by Archimede Seguso and is mid century modern. It has abundant gold aventurine and reads cream and gold with a white rim. It has 3 ...
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Seguso Large Sculptural Glass Bowl with Gold Aventurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful folded Italian Murano Seguso cased folded glass bowl is large and Mid-Century Modern. It has the combinations of two colors of light y...
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Sculpture Iridescent Murano Glass Gold, 1940, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Archimede Seguso sculpture iridescent Murano glass gold, 1940, Italy.
Murano Glass
$1,440Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-century Archimede Seguso Alabastro Murano Art Glass Penguin Decanter Bottle
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A limited edition, Mid-century decanter designed by Seguso Alabastro for Girolamo Luxardo in Torreglia, Italy, the piece is a rock style formation in ...
Glass
Seguso Murano Glass Block Sculptures Circa 1960's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Find! Stunning Set of Four Murano Seguso Chunky Glass Blocks, two green, one blue and one lavender. No doubt done by Archimede Seguso the glass master and a great color palet...
Art Glass
Archimede Seguso "coronato oro" circa 1950 big vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big Murano vase by Archimede Seguso 1950 "costolato oro" with applied collar.
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso 1950 Center piece "costolato oro"
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass with gold in intense blue by Archimede Seguso circa 1950
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso vase in Murano glass with gold and applied glass circa 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso with gold and applied glass. Fantastic.
Murano Glass
Large Archimede Seguso italian bicolor 1950 Murano Glass Cornucopia
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible bicolor with gold cornucopia by Archimede Seguso in Murano glass circa 1950, fantastic.
Murano Glass
Murano vase by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 with cornucopia.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible vase in Murano glass with gold and cornucopia applied by Archimede Seguso circa 1950.
Murano Glass