Vintage Murano Cobalt Blue Art Glass Ashtray / Bowl, Italy, c. 1960s–1970s

Description

Vintage Murano Cobalt Blue Art Glass Ashtray / Bowl

Vintage Murano art glass ashtray / decorative bowl made from substantial cobalt blue glass in a sculptural freeform Mid-Century design.

The piece has thick glass walls, a rich transparent blue colour and a smoothly modelled rim with several flowing recessed sections.

Its form allows it to function as an ashtray, small decorative bowl or catch-all.

Original Made in Murano Italy Label

The base retains its original red-and-gold Made in Murano Italy label.

This label supports the identification of the piece as genuine Murano glass made in Italy.

The label does not identify a specific glassworks or designer, so the piece is correctly described as Murano glass without attribution to a particular maker.

Cobalt Blue Murano Glass

The most striking feature is the deep cobalt blue colour.

Because of the thickness and transparency of the glass, the colour changes with the light from bright blue to deep sapphire tones around the heavier edges.

The substantial construction gives the piece a strong sculptural presence despite its compact size.

Freeform Mid-Century Design

The rim has been shaped into an organic freeform profile with smooth curves and recessed sections.

This type of fluid sculptural design became particularly popular in Italian decorative glass during the Mid-Century period.

Viewed from different angles, the changing thickness of the glass creates variations in colour, reflection and transparency.

Murano, Italy

Murano is one of Europe’s most celebrated historic centres of artistic glassmaking.

During the 20th century, Murano workshops produced a wide range of decorative bowls, ashtrays, vases and sculptural objects that became closely associated with modern Italian interior design.

The surviving original label is therefore an important part of this piece and should be preserved.

Dimensions and Weight

• Maximum diameter: approximately 11 cm / 4.33 in
• Height: approximately 6 cm / 2.36 in
• Weight: approximately 350 g / 0.77 lb

Condition

The piece is in very good vintage condition.

According to the provided condition information, there are no scratches, cracks or chips.

The glass retains its strong shine and rich cobalt blue colour.

The original Made in Murano Italy label is partially preserved and remains clearly identifiable.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the actual condition of the item offered for sale.

Details

• Object: ashtray / decorative bowl / catch-all
• Origin: Murano, Italy
• Period: likely 1960s–1970s
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Freeform
• Material: art glass
• Colour: cobalt blue
• Label: original Made in Murano Italy label
• Maker: unidentified Murano maker
• Maximum diameter: approximately 11 cm / 4.33 in
• Height: approximately 6 cm / 2.36 in
• Weight: approximately 350 g / 0.77 lb
• Condition: very good vintage condition

Collectible and Decorative Appeal

Vintage Murano art glass from the Mid-Century period remains highly attractive to collectors of Italian design and European decorative glass.

This example stands out for its deep cobalt blue colour, substantial glass construction, sculptural freeform shape and surviving original Made in Murano Italy label.

Its compact dimensions make it suitable both for a specialised Murano glass collection and as a strong Mid-Century decorative accent.