Seguso Vetri d'Arte Glass Identification Guide + Gallery
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Seguso Vetri d'Arte, originally named Artistica Soffiera e Vetreria - Barovier Seguso & Ferro, was formed in 1933 by Antonio Seguso and his sons Archimede and Ernesto, Luigi "Olimpio" Ferro, and Napoleone Barovier. Archimede Seguso was the master glassblower. Alberto Seguso, an accountant, joined as a partner in 1934. Flavio Poli also joined in 1934, as artistic director, and became a partner in the company when Luigi Ferro left in 1937. At this time, the name was changed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte s.n.c In 1939, the factory merged with Ing. Francesco Zecchin - Vetri Artistici e Mosaici, a company they had previously collaborated with, and Francesco Zecchin became a partner of SVA. Francesco left in 1940, when he was called to serve in the war, and Alberto Seguso left in the same year. Archimede Seguso left in 1942 due to ill health. Three new master glassblowers joined as partners in 1945: Francesco Martinuzzi, Guido Seguso and Giusto Nichetto. In 1946, as production increased, three more glassblowers joined as partners: Plinio Pustetto, Umberto D'Este and Angelo Seguso. Due to increasing taxes for limited partnerships, in 1949 the company was liquidated, and at this time Francesco Martinuzzi and Guido Seguso left to found Seguso dalla Venezia. The remaining partners then founded a new company, Seguso Vetri s.r.l, changing to Seguso s.r.l in the same year. Napoleone Barovier retired in 1950. This was the year Flavio Poli began to experiment with the sommerso technique, for which he became most famous. Mario Pinzoni joined the factory in 1953, as assistant to Flavio Poli. Plinio Pustetto left in 1958 due to health problems. In 1959 the factory name was changed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte s.a.s di Ernesto Seguso, Flavio Poli & C.i. Flavio Poli and Ernesto Seguso both left the company in 1963, and Angelo's sister Angela Seguso joined as a partner. At this time the name was changed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte s.a.s di Bruno e Angelo Seguso & C.i, and Mario Pinzoni replaced Flavio Poli as artistic director. Angela Seguso left in 1967, and Bruno Seguso in 1969. The name was then changed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte s.a.s di Angelo Seguso & C. Mario Pinzoni left in 1971, and was replaced by Vittorio Righattieri. Production ceased in 1973 and the company was put into liquidation.
Sources: Seguso Vetri D'Arte: Glass Objects from Murano (1932 - 1973): Complete Catalogue Since 1933 by Marc Heiremans.
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Marks & Labels
"Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano, Made in Italy" paper label. 1946-1949.
"Seguso, Murano" signature. 1950 - late 1950's.
"Veronese, Seguso, Murano" signature. Used on glass made for Marcel Barbiers shop in Paris. 1950 - late 1950's.
"Seguso, Murano" blue & silver foil label. Rare special label introduced in 1952 when factory was relocated. New address around edge of label.
"Seguso, Murano, Made in Italy" red & silver foil label. 1953 - late 1950's.
"Seguso, Murano, Made in Italy" paper label. 1953 - late 1950's.
"Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano, Made in Italy" shield shaped label, with black outline. Designed by Mario Pinzoni, used 1963 - 1970's.
"Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano, Made in Italy" paper label, no outline. Designed by Mario Pinzoni, used 1963 - 1970's.
"Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Made in Italy" rectangular clear plastic label. 1980 - 1993.
A dark grey and blue Murano glass sommerso vase. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, pattern number 12078, designed in 1958 by Flavio Poli.
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A green, blue and lilac Murano glass sommerso vase. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, pattern number 11732, designed in 1957. Most likely designed by Flavio Poli.
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A clear Murano glass jar with pink and brown speckles. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, pattern number 14146, designed in 1969, labelled. Most likely designed by Mario Pinzoni.
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A cream and white Murano opalescent glass owl sculpture. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, pattern number 9754. Designed in 1954, Most likely by Flavio Poli.
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A red & clear Murano glass bird, with fine polveri gold leaf inclusions. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte.
A green & clear Murano glass bird, with fine polveri gold leaf inclusions. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, signed and labelled.
A turquoise Murano glass candlestick holder. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, labelled.
A purple Murano glass bullicante four leaf clover shaped ashtray bowl. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, labelled. Designed in 1942, probably by Flavio Poli, pattern number 7610 (pattern number on label).
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A green and blue Murano glass sommerso perfume bottle. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, pattern number 13937/P, labelled. Most likely designed by Mario Pinzoni.
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A gold and white "Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano, Made in Italy" paper label with hand written pattern number. This style of label was used from 1963.
A green and amber Murano glass sommerso vase. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, labelled.
A black and clear "Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Made in Italy" plastic label. This style of label was used between 1980 - 1993.
A pair of green, amber and clear Murano glass sommerso candlestick holders. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte in the 1950's, signed. Most likely designed by Flavio Poli.
Seguso Vetri d'Arte signature which reads "Veronese, Seguso, Murano". Used on items produced for Marcel Barbier, a French retailer, and important client of SVA.
A green Murano glass vase. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, signed and labelled. This style of label was used between 1946 - 1949.
"Seguso, Murano" signature.
A pair of black and clear Murano cased glass vases with silver leaf inclusions. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, labelled.
A black and clear Murano cased glass bowl with silver leaf inclusions. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, labelled.
A blue and clear Murano glass bowl. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, pattern number 14357/10, circa 1970, labelled. Most likely designed by Mario Pinzoni.
A clear Murano glass bowl. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, pattern number 12565/12, circa 1964, labelled. Most likely designed by Mario Pinzoni.
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A white Murano glass scavo vase with applied prunts. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, labelled.
A white Murano glass scavo circular bowl. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, labelled.
An amber Murano glass bowl. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, labelled.
A purple and blue Murano glass sommerso vase. Made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, designed by Mario Pinzoni in 1969, pattern number 14142.
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An amber and uranium green Murano glass sommerso decorative bottle. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte, probably designed by Mario Pinzoni.
A purple and blue Murano glass sommerso bottle vase. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte, probably designed by Mario Pinzoni.
An amber and uranium green Murano glass sommerso bottle vase. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte, probably designed by Mario Pinzoni.
An amber and uranium green Murano glass sommerso bottle vase. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte, probably designed by Mario Pinzoni.
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References
For more information on Seguso Vetri d'Arte glass, check out the following resources:
Books
Seguso Vetri D'Arte: Glass Objects from Murano (1932 - 1973): Complete Catalogue Since 1933 | ISBN 978-3897901629
ITALIAN GLASS (Schiffer Book for Collectors with Price Guide) | ISBN 978-0764319297
20th Century Factory Glass | ISBN 978-1857322675
Websites
www.seguso.com
archivi.cini.it/centrostudivetro/ - Extensive archive of Seguso Vetri d'Arte catalogues, drawings & photographs.