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Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue & Clear Faceted Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faceted sommerso bowl, blue, clear murano glass, Flavio poli. Italy, 1950s.
Eye-catching eight
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Blue & Yellow Faceted Triangular Glass Ashtray Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangular ashtray or bowl. Attributed to Flavio Poli. Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Crimson and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase attr. to Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 11.82 in Dm 5.52 in
Flavio Poli Sommerso Turquoise Blue Yellow Diamond Faceted Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Turquoise Murano glass faceted bowl or ashtray by Flavio Poli. Italy, 1950s.
Unusual
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 2.96 in Dm 4.73 in
Vintage Blue and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase attr. to Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 11.26 in W 3.71 in D 2.09 in
Large, Heavy Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Ashtray 1950s Faceted Red Blue Glass
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool and beautiful multifaceted Murano Glass ashtray by Flavio Poli.
He was born in 1900 in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.01 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase Glass Seguso Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in CABA, AR
This Flavio Poli sommerso glass vase, dating back to the vibrant era of the 1970s, exudes an air of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Sommerso Murano Glass
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass
This is a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Penguin Sommerso Vase 1960´s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting an original vintage glass 'Penguin' vase, skillfully designed by Flavio Poli and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Catania, IT
Glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950. Made on the island of Murano, Venice, Italy. In a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Lamps, Sommerso Glass, Blue, Gold, Seguso, Murano
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Flavio Poli Lamps, Sommerso Glass, Blue, Gold, Seguso, Murano. Pair of handblown Sommerso glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli Purple, Blue and Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Italian Bowl, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Striking mid-century Murano glass bowl or ashtray in purple, blue and pink "sommerso" Murano glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.15 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Purple and Blue Murano Sommerso Ashtray / Bowl by Flavio Poli for Suguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kastrup, DK
Faceted "Sommerso" Murano ashtray / bowl made of purple glass submerged into blue glass.
Flavio
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Big Murano Bowl in Blue and Yellow "Sommerso" Glass, Flavio Poli Style
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big, thick and very attractive Murano bowl, made in the "Sommerso" technique where colored
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Big and Massive Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Blue and Yellow, Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
represent the great skills of glassmakers.
The present bowl, designed in the style of Flavio Poli, yet
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.55 in Dm 9.85 in
Blue Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso - Sommerso Murano vase - Collectible Glass
"Sommerso" is a defining style
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano "Sommerso" Vase in Clear and Purple by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful mid century Murano Sommerso glass vase by Flavio Poli featuring deep purple inner layer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Multi Faceted Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte multi faceted purple and soft blue Murano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Big and Massive "Sommerso" Grey Murano Glass Vase, Flavio Poli Style
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled glass producers of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
italian Murano Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Vintage Murano geometric shaped deep red and blue "Sommerso" faceted glass vase designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Flavio Poli Murano Italy Sommerso Glass Bulbous Shaped Table Lamps
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A fantastic pair of bulbous shaped table lamps designed by Flavio Poli and made by Seguso, Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Tall Murano Glass Sommerso Teardrop Sculpture by Flavio Poli, Italy, circa 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Sommerso technique.
Weight about 2kg unpacked
We attribute this piece to Flavio Poli who designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
H 12.25 in W 5 in D 2.5 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtrays with Stubbers Flavio Poli Attr.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Torquay, GB
glass artisan Flavio Poli, circa 1950s.
Chunky amber colored glass with a submerged aqua blue/green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
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H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Flavio Poli White, Amber and Blue "Submerged" Murano Glass Italian Bowl, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible midcentury Murano art glass white with two pockets in blue and dark amber. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.56 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in
Murano Ashtray or Bowl, Flavio Poli Submerged Glass Amber Blue, Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent bowl or ashtray in Murano glass blue with amber shades. This fantastic item was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
H 2.76 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Murano Sommerso Blue Glass Bowls by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
Glass bowls square shape by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960s in deep blue. The bowls are hand blown
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
Flavio Poli for Seguso Large Purple Blue Sommerso Glass Teardrop Vase
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in San Diego, CA
scratches beautiful colors , great Murano Italy Mid Century Modern Home decor.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Sommerso Bottle with Elongated Stopper c1955
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Poli designed Murano sommerso
Date : c1955
Origin : Murano, Italy
Bowl Features : Oval
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Blue Green Yellow Glass Pendant Lamps for Seguso, 1960
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Vienna, AT
Three Flavio Poli Sommerso pendant lamps for Seguso, circa 1960
Wonderful set of 3 colored thick
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli Seguso Sommerso Murano Art Glass Bowls, Set of Two
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of two Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano glass Sommerso bowls / ashtrays. Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Gorgeous Blue and Pink Catchall by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous blue and pink catchall by Flavio Poli in Murano sommerso glass. Made in italy
The item is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Designed by Flavio Poli Attributed Italy 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli attributed
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 13.39 in Dm 2.96 in
Multi-Color Heavy Large Murano Glass Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original vintage glass vases was designed by Flavio Poli and produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. It is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Cobolt Blue Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Venician made Sommerso faceted vase in cobolt blue color by the Murano based artist Flavio Poli
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Astonishing Blue Ashtray/Vide Poche Designed by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s stunning blue ashtray / Vide Poche designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
large 26cm 2kg Murano Glass Sommerso Cube Vase Flavio Poli Attr., Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli attributed.
Decade
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 10.24 in W 3.78 in D 2.25 in
Set of 3 Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso Vases Attri. Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase set of 3
Design:
attrib. Flavio Poli
Origin:
Murano
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 7.09 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Flavio Poli Caviar Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Murano Sommerso technique art glass bowl from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli, hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Set of 2 Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Designed by Flavio Poli Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase set of 2
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Decade
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 7.88 in W 2.45 in D 2.45 in
1960s Big Green and Blue Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous big green and blue ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Astonishing Blue and Pink Ashtray/Vide Poche By Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing blue and pink / vide poche by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.36 in W 6.29 in D 5.51 in
Murano Glass Sommerso Stem Vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Murano Glass Sommerso Stem Vase
amethyst in blue sommerso
graceful teardrop shape
attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Art Glass Murano Vases attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Sommerso art glass vases from Murano, Italy c1970. Stunning blue encased in clear
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
H 10.1 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Flavio Poli & Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Corroso Sommerso Vase, Italy 1957
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Flavio Poli & Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Corroso (Acid etched) and Sommerso (Different color layers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso thick Murano glass and brass chandelier 1950s
By Seguso & Cenadese, Flavio Poli
Located in Paris, IDF
This Murano glass and brass chandelier was designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown Murano glass vase with cobalt-blue and clear glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Elegant Italian Murano Blue Sommerso Glass Lamp By Flavio Poli
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant vintage elongated Italian Murano vibrant blue sommerso blown glass table lamp by Flavio
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Soliflor Teardrob Vase Archimede Seguso Murano Studio Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A wonderful hand blown Murano soliflor glass vase of the Sommerso collection designed by Flavio
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
H 13.98 in W 3.55 in D 2.17 in
Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass squirrel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 6 in W 3.25 in D 6.5 in
Flavio Poli for Seguso Large Sommerso Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Impressive example of classic Sommerso technique, by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Murano Art Glass, dark
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso
Art Glass Sommerso Murano Swan Bird Figurine
By Flavio Poli
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Murano Art glass swan bird figurine. This bird figurine was made using the sommerso
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Big and Heavy Murano Bowl in Deep Blue and Mint Green "Sommerso" Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
represent the great skills of glassmakers.
The present bowl, designed in the style of Flavio Poli, yet
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Large Bowl Centerpiece Murano Glass for Seguso, 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Flavio Poli bowl centerpiece for Seguso Vetri D'Arte made in the 1960s from the Sommerso
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vintage decorative Murano bowl/ashtray in green and blue “Sommerso” glass
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage decorative Murano bowl/ashtray in green and blue “Sommerso” glass with included bubbles
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano sommerso decanter
Date : c1970
Origin : Murano, Italy
Colour : Ink and pale blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Vase and Bowl Purple Pink Blue Murano Art Glass Italy, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful art glass vase and a wonderful matching bowl designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
H 9.45 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Flavio Poli Pair of Faceted Small Bowls Murano Glass for Seguso 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of Flavio Poli small bowls or catch-all for Seguso Vetri D'Arte made in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Teardrop Murano Glass Sculpture Sommerso Signed M.P
By Flavio Poli
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful teardrop sommerso glass sculpture beautiful colors and shape no chips or cracks navy blue
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Sommerso Collectible Sculpture Tray in Aquamarine and Red Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
While some Murano ashtrays come in simple shapes, others have more ornate and sculptural styles
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 5.91 in D 6.7 in
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Flavio Poli Blue Sommerso Murano For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic flavio poli blue sommerso murano available at 1stDibs. Each flavio poli blue sommerso murano for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. There are many kinds of the flavio poli blue sommerso murano you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A flavio poli blue sommerso murano made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte and Archimede Seguso each produced at least one beautiful flavio poli blue sommerso murano that is worth considering.
How Much is a Flavio Poli Blue Sommerso Murano?
Prices for a flavio poli blue sommerso murano can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $276 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $862.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Seguso Bowl Violet
Murano Squirrel
Silver Bolws
Murano Glass Squirrel
Murano Valva Bowl
Waterbury Clock Company
Murano Long Neck Blue Vase
Murano Donkey
Cenedese Faceted Bowl
Blue Seguso Corroso
Seguso Squirrel
Murano Large Ashtray Black And Red
Cobalt Seashell Bowl