The spherical Murano vase by Galliano Ferro is a testament to Italian glass artistry of the 1950s, encapsulating the period’s craftsmanship and design innovation. The perfectly round body is finished with a polished rim and base, while its surface reveals a seamless color transition—from warm amber-orange to vibrant emerald green—melding in the middle for a layered, luminous effect. The hallmark decorative element is the array of evenly spaced tiny air bubbles, crafted in the bullicante technique and forming spiral patterns that accentuate the vessel’s curvature and create a sense of depth and movement. The glass is flawlessly smooth and lustrous, free from any chips, cracks, or noticeable scratches. Its condition is described as very good, with no signs of repair or wear, standing as a well-preserved example of Italian modernism.This vase speaks in the understated tone of postwar Italy—reflecting an era fascinated by light, color, and refined simplicity. The impeccable spherical form suggests a quest for harmony, while the soft color gradation evokes the optimism of the mid-century modern movement, when bold chromatic experiments met technical mastery. The encapsulated bubbles seem to suspend fleeting moments within the glass, each a tiny capsule of the luminous Murano sun. The overall impression is one of precision and sensual lightness, devoid of ostentatious adornment.This kind of vase could serve as a focal point on a marble console or a low shelf, where natural or directed light would highlight the color gradient and the rhythmic bullicante bubbles. It can be paired with neutral ceramics or grouped with other mid-century glass objects to build an eclectic collection of decorative pieces. It
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Height10.5 cm
Width11 cm
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Width11 cm
Height10.5 cm
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