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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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Iron Metal Spider with Murano Glass, Sconce Wall Light Sculpture, Italy 1970s
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Exceptional Large Murano Sommerso Block Vase in Royal Blue, Italy 1970s
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Located in Hannover, DE
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Beautiful Murano Glass Vase, Blue Green and Clear, Vintage Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Large Murano Art Glass Owl Sculpture Figurine, Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Beautiful Brutalist Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
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White & Clear Swirl Art Glass Murano Large Handkerchief Bowl, Modern, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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