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What is a Sommerso vase?
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A Sommerso vase is a vase that’s created by submerging the vase into pots of molten colored glass repeatedly creating the appearance of layered glass inside a colorless glass shell. It’s one of the methods perfected by the famed Murano glassmakers. Find an assortment of sommerso vases from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Exceptional Large Superb Venetian Etched Murano Glass Mirror Antique 1890 -1900s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
It is a delightful classic Venetian mirror from the island of Murano in glass mirror surrounded with handmade dark pink / burgundy glass flowers, engraved and worked entirely by hand...
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning green, blue and orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.
Good condition with the original sticky label.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Sommerso Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass
This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or bowl. It is made according to the technique of sommerso wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Murano Glass
$414 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Monumental Murano Venetian Venice Glass Wall Mirror, Italy 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning Murano glass mirror hand cut glass parts with engravings. It is approx. from the 1940s or older. With signs of wear as expected with age and use, also some distressed spot...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood
Mid-Century sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl, italian design, 1970
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl, italian design, 1970
This is a beautiful triangular shaped Murano art glass ashtray or decorative bowl. . It is made according to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$385 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Blue & Purple Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall or centrepiece, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Colors are...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
