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Carlo Scarpa Sommerso

Carlo Scarpa Sommerso a Bollicine Bowl
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant sommerso a bollicine Murano glass bowl, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Hundreds of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa Sommerso a Bollicine Bowl
Carlo Scarpa Sommerso a Bollicine Bowl
$2,300
H 4.764 in W 4.748 in D 3.25 in
Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Bollicine White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vase
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Carlo Scarpa. The 2 line signature indicates it is circa 1920-1930. Published design and technique in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Murano Sommerso Table Lamp, Mazzega
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Sharon, CT
to Carlo Scarpa. Signed with a rare surviving foil label.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Glass

Murano Sommerso Table Lamp, Mazzega
Murano Sommerso Table Lamp, Mazzega
$2,950
H 12.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Golden Murano Bullicante Clover Bowl by Scarpa & Schiavon, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Schiavon
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Murano art glass bowl by Vetreria Artistica Scarpa & Schiavon is shaped like an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Cenedese, 8 Tumblers Red or Amber, Incisi Velati Heavy Sommerso Murano Glass
By Amelio Cenedese, Antonio da Ros, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
dense red. Amelio Cenedese here made tumblers borrowing Carlo Scarpa velati technique. These is made
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Flavio Poli Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Seguso, 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
technique. The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Abstract Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
$7,500
H 13 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in
Murano, 1950, Italian Atribuido a Flavio Poli-Medida
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Abstract Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Atribuido a Flavio Poli-Medida
Murano, 1950, Italian Atribuido a Flavio Poli-Medida
$6,600
H 14.18 in W 3.94 in D 1.78 in
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
$6,400
H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
$5,900
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 3.82 in
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Abstract Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
$6,500
H 13.59 in W 8.67 in D 2.56 in

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Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Sommerso a bolicine' bowl, c. 1935 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, clear and
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
H 1.58 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Sommerso a bolicine' bowl, c. 1935 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, clear, yellow
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
H 1.58 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Sommerso a bolicine' Vase, c. 1935 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, clear, green
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
H 4.34 in Dm 2.76 in
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Sommerso a bolicine' bowl, c. 1935 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, clear and
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Sommerso a bolicine' bowl, c. 1935 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, clear, red
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
H 1.58 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Sommerso a bolicine' bowl, c. 1935 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, clear, pink
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
H 1.58 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Sommerso a bolicine' bowl, c. 1935 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, clear, pale
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
H 1.58 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Carlo Scarpa per Venini Ciotola in Vetro di Murano Verde "Sommerso a Bollicine"
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
Elegante ciotola in vetro di Murano Sommerso a bollicine, disegnata da Carlo Scarpa per Venini
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Rare Carlo Scarps for Venini Sommerso Bollicine Murano Art Glass Vase circa 1935
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Carlo Scarps for Venini Sommerso Bollicine Murano Art Glass Vase Circa 1930’s. Original Acid
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Sommerso Bollicine Green Glass Bowl, Italy, Circa 1940
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Chatham, ON
VENINI (Manufacturer) - CARLO SCARPA (Designer, 1906-1978) - Mid Century studio glass Sommerso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Pair of Carlo Scarpa Sommerso Bollicine Green Glass Bowls for Venini Italy 1930s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of Sommerso Bollicine glass bowls by Carlo Scarpa for Venini circa mid 1930s Vibrant green
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa, Set "Sommerso", 1935
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Sommerso a bolicine' vase and bowls, Circa 1935. Execution: Venini & C. Cased
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Purple Engraved Vase, Carlo Scarpa Style, Sommerso Murano Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Cilindric midcentury purple engraved vase, Carlo Scarpa style in sommerso Murano glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa 'Vetro Sommerso' Glass Bowl for Venini, circa 1934
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare 'sommerso ametista e blu' glass bowl designed by carlo scarpa in 1934, manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Large Vetro Sommerso Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano, circa 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Sommerso Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano, circa 1930s. A large vetro sommerso
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s An art glass bowl in
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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini by Carlo Scarpa Red Iridescent Sommerso Glass Vase, Murano Italy 1930's
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Carlo Scarpa started working for Venini in the 1932 and was the artistic director until 1946.In
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano Sommerso Glass, Corroso Vase, by Carlo Scarpa, Acid 3-Line Mark
By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finish and type of glass, bullicante, summerso, inciso, corroso, etc. Documented in Carlo Scarpa book
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed 1930s Corroso Surface Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Documented to designer and architect Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1934-1936. Created in the "Corroso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed Bollicine Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Ashtray
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Kissimmee, FL
architect Carlo Scarpa, circa 1930s. Published technique can be seen in several Venini books. Created in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Emerald Green Sommerso Trittico Vase, Battuto Finish, Murano Made
By Carlo Scarpa, Vivarini Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
by Carlo Scarpa in 1940 at the legendary 22nd Biennale in 1940. It was a contemporary use of the art
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Deep Acquamarine Sommerso Trittico Vase, Battuto Finish, Murano Made
By Vivarini Murano, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
. Battuto was a finish launched by Carlo Scarpa in 1940 at the legendary 22nd Biennale in 1940. It was a
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Signed Murano Sommerso Navy Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Vase
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso navy blue Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Label (murano ... made in italy)
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Abstract Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini - Sommerso Bollicine Vase
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
A 'Sommerso' vase designed by the Italian architect Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) and exceuted by Venini
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Vintage 1930s Italian Vases

Rare and Important Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Sommerso, 1934, Signed
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Emerald green glass with inclusions. Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1934. Its a Sommerso
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Art Deco Signed "Sommerso" Blown Glass Bowl
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Firenze, Toscana
intense green were designed by the architect Carlo Scarpa around 1934/1936, simplifying the shapes and
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

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Murano Glass

“Sommerso a bollicine” Glass Bowl Mod. 3550 by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1936
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Koper, SI
Bowl by the Italian Master Carlo Scarpa, signed and published. Designed in 1934-36 for Venini. A
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Mirror in sommerso glass by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Mirror with frame in pink "sommerso" glass with gold leaf. Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
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Vintage 1930s Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Mid 20th Century Italian Murano Venezia Sommerso Vase in Green and Amber
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century Glass website, "The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Pair of Teardrop Form Venini Sommerso Lamps by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pair of teardrop form sommerso glass lamps, on bronze bases, by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, mid 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

“Sommerso a bollicine” bowl mod. 4117 for Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Koper, SI
Bowl by the Italian Master Carlo Scarpa, signed and published. Designed in 1936 for Venini. A large
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa Rare Corroso A Bugne Vase For Venini
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Carlo Scarpa a bugne vase, combining sommerso and corroso technique . The series was first
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Vintage 1930s Italian Vases

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Carlo Scarpa Sommerso For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carlo scarpa sommerso you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A carlo scarpa sommerso — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carlo scarpa sommerso, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A carlo scarpa sommerso is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Carlo Scarpa, Venini and Paolo Venini each produced at least one beautiful carlo scarpa sommerso that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carlo Scarpa Sommerso?

Prices for a carlo scarpa sommerso start at $814 and top out at $19,329 with the average selling for $1,731.

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