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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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Monumental Murano Venetian Venice Glass Wall Mirror, Italy 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Murano Glass Mirror – Hand-Cut & Engraved – Italy, Circa 1950s or Earlier
An exceptional Murano glass mirror, handcrafted in Italy and dating approximately to the 1940s or ea...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood
Venetian Murano Glass Palmette Palm Chandelier Flush Mount, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very elegant vintage estate, midcentury Venetian Murano art glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso. This refined fixture features two round tiers of overlapping, large, curved, hand-blo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Modern Big Murano Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful purple and green Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase.
This piece is a tall one and the weight is 2 kilos
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful red mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
