Item Description
An impressive and vibrant Murano glass bowl designed by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. This striking piece showcases the designer’s masterful use of color and movement, executed in spiraling clear and richly colored glass interspersed with lively, multicolored murrines. The dynamic composition creates a sense of motion throughout the form, while the embedded murrines add bursts of pattern and color. The interplay of transparency and dense color is characteristic of Martens’ most celebrated work for Aureliano Toso during the golden age of Murano glass. Bold yet refined, the bowl is both sculptural and functional, making it a commanding centerpiece whether displayed on a table, console, or cabinet. The piece is engraved on the base: “Dino Martens, A. Toso, Murano.” Details; Designer: Dino Martens Manufacturer: Aureliano Toso Origin: Murano, Italy Materials: Hand-blown glass with murrines Technique: Spiraling clear and colored glass with embedded multicolored murrines Signature: Engraved “Dino Martens, A. Toso, Murano” on the base A vivid and collectible example of mid-century Murano glass artistry by one of its most inventive designers.
