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What is Sommerso art glass?

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What is Sommerso art glass?
Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Rare Venetian Murano Pendant Light Millefiori Mouth Blown Glass in Frame Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful transparent glass with colorful decorations vintage Italian fixture. If you are looking for a stylish design light to grace your home then this handmade specimen from the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Art deco Sconces Murano Glass wall lights by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 40s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant pair of Art Deco–inspired wall sconces by Archimede Seguso, Italy, circa 1940. Each sconce features a polished brass frame supporting a finely fluted Murano glass shade, comb...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Glass Vase 'Carnevale' by Archimede Seguso, Italy 1980s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in München, BY
Large Murano vase of the 'Carnevale' series by Archimede Seguso, Italy 1980s. Blue and pink Murano glass with incorporated gold dust. Signed below and sticker with 'Archimede Segus...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Purple Square Geode Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in purple pink fuchsia glass. Italy, 1960s. Eyecatching colors in shades of pink and purple using the "sommerso" technique. Manufa...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Gold Leaf/Polveri Green & Pink
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink & Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri This rare, mid-century modern biomorphic bowl by Seguso is in very nice vintage condition, having no...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Small Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Inclusions, Archimede Seguso, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A decorative freeform shaped Murano glass bowl by Archimede Seguso, hand-crafted in Italy during the 1980s. The small bowl is crafted from clear Murano glass infused with suspended g...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

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