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Carlo Scarpa Sommerso

Venini Murano Sommerso Glass, Corroso Vase by Carlo Scarpa.
Venini Murano Sommerso Glass, Corroso Vase by Carlo Scarpa.

Venini Murano Sommerso Glass, Corroso Vase by Carlo Scarpa.

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in SYDNEY, AU

A "Velato" corrosi surface finish was pioneered by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in the 1930's.

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa Style Pulegoso Olive Green Submerged Glass Vase, Italy 1960s
Carlo Scarpa Style Pulegoso Olive Green Submerged Glass Vase, Italy 1960s

Carlo Scarpa Style Pulegoso Olive Green Submerged Glass Vase, Italy 1960s

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Naples, IT

Il design è nello stile della serie "a bollicine" ideata da Carlo Scarpa per Venini intorno agli anni '30, caratterizzata da una superficie fittamente decorata con piccole bolle d'aria.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vetro Sommerso Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s
Vetro Sommerso Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s

Vetro Sommerso Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vetro Sommerso Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s A vetro sommerso bollicine bowl designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1936.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Sommerso Table Lamp, Mazzega Signed
Murano Sommerso Table Lamp, Mazzega Signed

Murano Sommerso Table Lamp, Mazzega Signed

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Sharon, CT

A Mazzega (Vetrerie d'Arte-Romano Mazzega) Murano Vetri lamp base, similar in style and technique to Carlo Scarpa. Signed with a rare surviving foil label.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Venini Scarpa Murano Bollicine White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Mini Vase
Venini Scarpa Murano Bollicine White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Mini Vase

Venini Scarpa Murano Bollicine White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Mini Vase

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Kissimmee, FL

The piece is documented to the Venini company, and created by master designer and architect Carlo Scarpa. The 2 line signature indicates it is circa 1920-1930s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Cenedese, 8 Tumblers Red or Amber, Incisi Velati Heavy Sommerso Murano Glass
Cenedese, 8 Tumblers Red or Amber, Incisi Velati Heavy Sommerso Murano Glass

Cenedese, 8 Tumblers Red or Amber, Incisi Velati Heavy Sommerso Murano Glass

By Amelio Cenedese, Carlo Scarpa, Antonio da Ros

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Amelio Cenedese here made tumblers borrowing Carlo Scarpa velati technique. These is made with a thin wheel grinding over the surface.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Italian Murano Yellow Sommerso Glass Decanter Bottle w Stopper 14"
Italian Murano Yellow Sommerso Glass Decanter Bottle w Stopper 14"

Italian Murano Yellow Sommerso Glass Decanter Bottle w Stopper 14"

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Dayton, OH

The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Flavio Poli Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Seguso, 1960
Flavio Poli Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Seguso, 1960

Flavio Poli Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Seguso, 1960

By Flavio Poli

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

In a stunning combination of Green glass encased in clear glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique. The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Car...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. • Domestic US Shipping: For those pieces available in our United States storage, logistics are managed through 1stdibs. Murano The sommerso technique was originally developed in ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Atribuido a Flavio Poli-Medida
Murano, 1950, Italian Atribuido a Flavio Poli-Medida

Murano, 1950, Italian Atribuido a Flavio Poli-Medida

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

And you can see more objects to the style for sale. The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

And you can see more objects to the style for sale. The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

And you can see more objects to the style for sale. The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

And you can see more objects to the style for sale. The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

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Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

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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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

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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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

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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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

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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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

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H 4.34 in Dm 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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

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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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

Carlo Scarpa, "Sommerso", 1935

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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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa Sommerso a Bollicine Bowl
Carlo Scarpa Sommerso a Bollicine Bowl

Carlo Scarpa Sommerso a Bollicine Bowl

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H 4.764 in W 4.748 in D 3.25 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Green Murano Glass Bowl "Sommerso a Bollicine"
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Green Murano Glass Bowl "Sommerso a Bollicine"

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Green Murano Glass Bowl "Sommerso a Bollicine"

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Naples, IT

Elegante ciotola in vetro di Murano Sommerso a bollicine, disegnata da Carlo Scarpa per Venini.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Carlo Scarps for Venini Sommerso Bollicine Murano Art Glass Vase circa 1935
Rare Carlo Scarps for Venini Sommerso Bollicine Murano Art Glass Vase circa 1935

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 signature Venini Murano Made in Italy. The color and the controlled bubbles are high...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Sommerso Bollicine Green Glass Bowl, Italy, Circa 1940
VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Sommerso Bollicine Green Glass Bowl, Italy, Circa 1940

VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Sommerso Bollicine Green Glass Bowl, Italy, Circa 1940

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Chatham, ON

VENINI (Manufacturer) - CARLO SCARPA (Designer, 1906-1978) - Mid Century studio glass Sommerso Bollicine bowl with gold inclusions - featuring over-all bubble decoration - striking J...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Carlo Scarpa Sommerso Bollicine Green Glass Bowls for Venini Italy 1930s
Pair of Carlo Scarpa Sommerso Bollicine Green Glass Bowls for Venini Italy 1930s

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 glass with interior bubbles and gold leaf inclusions Acid etched stamp to larger M...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa, Set "Sommerso", 1935
Carlo Scarpa, Set "Sommerso", 1935

Carlo Scarpa, Set "Sommerso", 1935

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H 2.37 in Dm 2.76 in

Carlo Scarpa, Set "Sommerso", 1935

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Paris, FR

Carlo Scarpa 'Sommerso a bolicine' vase and bowls, Circa 1935.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Purple Engraved Vase, Carlo Scarpa Style, Sommerso Murano Glass
Purple Engraved Vase, Carlo Scarpa Style, Sommerso Murano 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa 'Vetro Sommerso' Glass Bowl for Venini, circa 1934
Carlo Scarpa 'Vetro Sommerso' Glass Bowl for Venini, circa 1934

Carlo Scarpa 'Vetro Sommerso' Glass Bowl for Venini, circa 1934

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A rare 'sommerso ametista e blu' glass bowl designed by carlo scarpa in 1934, manufactured by venini, murano venice. acid stamped signature 'made in italy' on the base. on the rim wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Large Vetro Sommerso Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano, circa 1930s
Large Vetro Sommerso Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano, circa 1930s

Large Vetro Sommerso Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano, circa 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vetro Sommerso Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano, circa 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s
Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s

Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s An art glass bowl in green sommerso glass, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini by Carlo Scarpa Red Iridescent Sommerso Glass Vase, Murano Italy 1930's
Venini by Carlo Scarpa Red Iridescent Sommerso Glass Vase, Murano Italy 1930's

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 that period he was always searching an experimentating many different and sophisticate...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano Sommerso Glass, Corroso Vase, by Carlo Scarpa, Acid 3-Line Mark
Venini Murano Sommerso Glass, Corroso Vase, by Carlo Scarpa, Acid 3-Line Mark

Venini Murano Sommerso Glass, Corroso Vase, by Carlo Scarpa, Acid 3-Line Mark

By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great Murano bowl acid signature, Venini Murano Italia" 3 line. This bowl was made in several finish and type of glass, bullicante, summerso, inciso, corroso, etc. Documented in Carl...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed 1930s Corroso Surface Italian Art Glass Bowl
Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed 1930s Corroso Surface Italian Art Glass Bowl

Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed 1930s Corroso Surface Italian Art Glass Bowl

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful large Murano hand blown green with acid etched surface Italian art glass decorative bowl. Documented to designer and architect Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1934-1936. Cre...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

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

Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed Bollicine Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Ashtray
Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed Bollicine Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Ashtray

Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed Bollicine Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Ashtray

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Documented to Venini company, and created by master designer and architect Carlo Scarpa, circa 1930s. Published technique can be seen in several Venini books.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl with Bullicante, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl with Bullicante, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl with Bullicante, Italy, 1960s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Glasgow, GB

This mid-century Murano glass bowl was produced in Italy in the 1960s and is executed in sommerso glass with a bullicante technique. The softened square form is composed of a rich ru...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Golden Murano Bullicante Clover Bowl by Scarpa & Schiavon, 1950s
Golden Murano Bullicante Clover Bowl by Scarpa & Schiavon, 1950s

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 elegant five-leaf clover and crafted in a rich golden yellow tone. Made in the 1950...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Deep Acquamarine Sommerso Trittico Vase, Battuto Finish, Murano Made
Deep Acquamarine Sommerso Trittico Vase, Battuto Finish, Murano Made

Deep Acquamarine Sommerso Trittico Vase, Battuto Finish, Murano Made

By Carlo Scarpa, Vivarini Murano

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Battuto was a finish launched by Carlo Scarpa in 1940 at the legendary 22nd Biennale in 1940.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Emerald Green Sommerso Trittico Vase, Battuto Finish, Murano Made
Emerald Green Sommerso Trittico Vase, Battuto Finish, Murano Made

Emerald Green Sommerso Trittico Vase, Battuto Finish, Murano Made

By Carlo Scarpa, Vivarini Murano

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Battuto was a finish launched by Carlo Scarpa in 1940 at the legendary 22nd Biennale in 1940.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Signed Murano Sommerso Navy Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Vase
Venini Signed Murano Sommerso Navy Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Vase

Venini Signed Murano Sommerso Navy Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Vase

By Venini, Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso navy blue Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Paolo Venini for the Venini Company, in a "Inciso" technique. Looks like "Battuto...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

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

Murano, 1950, Italian, Label (murano ... made in italy)
Murano, 1950, Italian, Label (murano ... made in italy)

Murano, 1950, Italian, Label (murano ... made in italy)

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

And you can see more objects to the style for sale. The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini - Sommerso Bollicine Vase
Carlo Scarpa for Venini - Sommerso Bollicine Vase

Carlo Scarpa for Venini - Sommerso Bollicine Vase

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brussels, BE

A 'Sommerso' vase designed by the Italian architect Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) and exceuted by Venini, glassworks located in Murano (I), circa 1935.

Category

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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