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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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beautiful Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant 1970s Murano glass flush mount handcrafted in Italy. The fixture features beautifully textured, hand-blown Murano glass resting on a white lacquered metal base, creating a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Art Glass Owl Sculpture Figurine, Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking, mouth-blown Murano glass figurine of an owl, crafted using the famed Sommerso technique. This elegant piece features a rich color transition from deep green to light gree...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano art glass decorative centrepiece bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Toronto, ON
Amazing murano decorative Center piece bowl made with varying colored art glass. This decorative piece was made in the 1970s by murano artisans using the sommerso technique. This mur...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
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Beautiful Brutalist Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous large heavy hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful brutalist and organic ashtray, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Colors are Blue and clear glass, with controlled line...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
White & Clear Swirl Art Glass Murano Large Handkerchief Bowl, Modern, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief bowl with some small air bubbles in the glass. A beautiful piece of art for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Verona, It...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Murano Glass Wall Mirror Clear and Gold Flakes Glass 1930s, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning beautiful Murano glass mirror surrounded with handmade gold flake glass flowers. Age circa 1930s or older. With signs of wear as expected with a...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood
