Stunning mid-century modern Murano sommerso glass bowl by Flavio Poli (Italy, 1960s). Made of thick blue and yellow glass. Perfectly works as an ashtray, a vide poche, a catchall or just as a display piece on any table. Extremely decorative. Quite heavy (1.4 kg). Height: 7 cm/2.8”; width: 17 cm/6.7”; depth: 15 cm/5.9”. Very good vintage condition overall. No chips, no cracks. Light wear (scratches) consistent with age and use.

“Sommerso” (Italian for ”submerged”) is a technique developed in Murano in the 1930s which became very popular in the 1950s/60s. The result is a glass with contrasting colours that is commonly caused by a clear layer.

Creator	Flavio Poli
Manufacturer	Made Murano Glass
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Year
Production Period	1960 to 1969, 1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Italian, Vintage, Mid-Century, Design Classics, Italian Modern
Detailed Condition	Very Good This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Very good vintage condition overall. No chips, no cracks. Light wear (scratches) consistent with age and use.
Product Code	BMM-2158332
Materials	Murano Glass
Color	Blue
Width	17 cm 6.7 inch
Depth	15 cm 5.9 inch
Height	7 cm 2.8 inch
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