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.
Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953 A rare art glass bird sculpture designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in th...
Art Glass
Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953 A rare art glass bird sculpture designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in th...
Art Glass
Art Glass Sculpture of a Hen by Livio Seguso for Gral, Germany, circa 1970s
By Gral Glass, Livio Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large sculpture of a stylized chicken in smoke grey glass. Handmade in the Gral Glass manufactory, Germany. Designed by Livio Seguso, circa 1970. Incised signature of the artist (L...
Art 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
Art Glass Dove by Aldo Nason Murano ca. 1968
By Aldo Nason
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Art Glass Dove by Aldo Nason Murano ca. 1968 A rare Murano art glass dove designed and manufactured by Aldo Nason in the late 1960s. Dark handblown glass with colorful zanfirico and gold leave inclusions covered with a clear glass overlay. The dove is similar to the famous Yokohama glasses which Nason produced in his own workshop after he left A.V.E.M. in 1967. The Yokohama vases...
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini
By Tyra Carolina Lundgren, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1930s A rare bird sculpture made of ruby colored glass decorated with an iridized surface. Designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1938, manufactured...
Art Glass
Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1950s. A nice piece of art for any room.
Art Glass
Murano Italian Art Glass Duck Sculpture Vetri Di Murano, Italy Vintage
By Formia Murano
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This stunning vintage Murano Italian art glass duck sculpture was purchased at an estate sale in Rovereto, Italy. It was made in the tradition...
Art Glass
Seguso Iridescent Murano Glass Duck from the 1950s Midcentury
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso Iridescent Murano glass duck from the 1950s midcentury.
Murano Glass
Seguso Duck Murano Glass Alabaster 1960 Murano Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Duck Murano glass imitation alabaster Seguso, 1960.
Murano Glass
Large Scale Vintage Murano Glass Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture Dino Martens
By Seguso, Barovier, Dino Martens, Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a large, massive duck sculpture from the 1950s made in the Sommerso and mezza filigrana technique. It is a decorative piece and was likely designed by Dino Martens for Fratel...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Art Glass Duck Sculpture by V. Nason & C. for Murano Glass
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish clear art glass duck sculpture by V. Nason & C. for Murano Glass, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks; it measures 5"W x 2"D x 4"H. The ...
Art Glass
