Italian glass artist Flavio Poli’s innovative use of the sommerso technique during the 1950s added a dimension of exquisite beauty and refined elegance to mid-century-era Murano glass design. Today Poli’s vintage table lamps, glass vases, ashtrays and other objects are highly collectible.
Born in Chioggia in 1900, Poli attended the prestigious Istituto d’Arte di Venezia where he trained as a ceramist before turning his attention toward glass art. His career in glass began in 1929 when he worked at the Industrie Vetrerie Artistiche Murano, designing and creating large-scale glass sculptures, urns and bowls.
During the 1930s, Poli was a glass artist for manufacturer Barovier, Seguso and Ferro (later known as Seguso Vetri d’Arte), where he worked alongside pioneering glass master Archimede Seguso. Poli was later appointed artistic director at the Venetian glassworks.
Inspired by Seguso, Poli began to experiment with his own glassblowing techniques. In the 1950s, he helped popularize the decades-old sommerso style, which sees overlapping layers of transparent handblown glass melded through a heating process and immersed in pots of molten colored glass. The style yields a sophisticated and mesmerizing effect — it's as if colored fluids have been trapped inside the layers of clear glass. Poli made use of variations on the technique in many of his pieces, including in designs for vases, bowls, sculptures and more.
Poli’s unparalleled designs and innovative work with the sommerso technique garnered numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He won five Grand Prix awards at the Milan Triennale and was awarded the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1954. Poli’s designs were also presented at the World’s Fair in Brussels and the Venice Biennale in 1958.
Today, Poli’s work can be found in museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Murano Glass Museum in Venice, Museo Boncompagni Ludovisi in Rome and the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.
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Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Green, Sculptural Design, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. So rare to find it in this color. The item is in excellent condition witho...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Red & Yellow, 1960s Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous red and yellow ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. So rare to find it in this color. The item is in excellent condit...
Murano Glass
1960s Mid-century Blue Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s This blue ashtray/catchall is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern Italian glassmaking, sculptural bowl/ashtray was designed by the legendary Flavio Poli . This piece featu...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Set of 3, Italy, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and sculptural set of three Murano glass vases designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, circa 1950. Exemplifying the mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) t...
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter by Flavio Poli, Mid-Century Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960 Stunning table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. Handcrafted in Italy using the iconic Murano sommerso glass technique, it features a d...
Murano Glass
Sommerso pink and purple Murano glass tray by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful purple and pink sommerso ashtray or pocket emptier designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted glass using the sommerso techniqu...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso Technique, Green, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s This striking Murano glass vase, designed by the renowned Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, is a quintessential example of mid-century Italian glassmaking. Showcasing Poli's...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century Murano large centerpiece in mouth-blown sommerso Murano glass in a stunning light emeral and amber color. This elegant and highly sculptural piece was designed...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Blue and Turquoise Heavy Murano Glass Huge Centerpiece by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite centerpiece is a definitive example of 1960s Murano glassmaking, attributed to the renowned designer Flavio Poli. The work utilizes the iconic sommerso technique, whic...
Murano Glass
'Submerged' Glass Table Lamp Rare Flavio Poli Seguso Vetri d'Arte 60's mod.14092
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
An exquisite and rare Murano glass table lamp, designed by the legendary Flavio Poli for the prestigious Seguso Vetri d'Arte furnace, circa late 1960s - early 1970s. Technical and Ae...
Metal, Sheet Metal
1960s Gorgeous Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Bullicante Murano Glass. Made in Italy The item is in prestine excellent condition. Dimension: 4,72 diameter x 1,96 H ...
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Green & Amber Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking Murano Sommerso geode art glass bowl designed by Flavio Poli, featuring his signature color-layering technique that beautifully blends vivid green with warm amber and deep...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Sommerso green pocket emptier by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano glass Italy 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful sommerso empty pocket or ashtray designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Artisanal glasswork using the sommerso technique (superposition...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1960s Design
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960 Stunning table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly. Dimension: diam 5,11 x 4,3...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Purple Submerged Murano Glass Centerpiece, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Naples, IT
Stunning centerpiece made of authentic Murano art glass, designed by renowned master Flavio Poli and made by the historic Seguso Vetri d'Arte glassworks between the 1950s and 1960s. ...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Mandruzzato Submerged Faceted Murano Glass Vase, 1960
By Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Naples, IT
Gorgeous mid-century submerged glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato Superb combination of blue and yellow enclosed in an angular block of clear glass, using ...
Murano Glass
Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 60s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Large Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vases Designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato in Italy in the 60s
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking Murano Sommerso block vase from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli. This beautifully faceted piece features a bold red interior l...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Table Lighter, Italy, 1960s Design
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960 Stunning table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly. Dimension: diam 4,33 x 3,93...
Murano Glass
Murano green Glass Sommerso Block Cube Ashtray Element Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass ash tray Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed by Flavio Poli and ...
Murano Glass
Bowl in Red Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Bowl in Red Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1950s An art glass bowl with handle, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in the 1...
Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 70s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vases Designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato in Italy in the 70s
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Table Lighter, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960 Stunning blue table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly. Dimension: diam 4,33 x ...
Murano Glass
Set of Three Murano Sommerso Glass Bowls by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and highly collectible set of three vintage Murano glass bowls designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, circa 1950s. These sculptural pieces are exceptiona...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Seguso Design, Italy, 1960s, 3.93\"
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing vase By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: diam 3,93 x 9,44 H inches diam 10 cm x 24 H cm
Murano Glass
$889Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Multi Faceted Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte multi faceted purple and soft blue Murano glass Sommerso bowl, Italy, 1960s. This hand blown glass bowl is made of purple glass...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-Century Sommerso Murano Glass Block Bowl, 1960s, By Flavio Poli.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Mid Century Italian Murano Sommerso Bowl by Flavio Poli For Seguso C.1960 In very good condition commensurate of age. In blue, orange colour. Dimensions: Height 1,5 in ( 4cm) Width ...
Murano Glass
Rare Art Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Art Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte A rare art glass vase designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice around 1961. The vase ...
Art Glass
Vase in Red and Yellow Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase in Red and Yellow Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso A vintage art glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in the 1950s. T...
Art Glass
$1,685Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Murano Art Glass Tall Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s with Original Label
By Flavio Poli, Mandruzzato
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian desgn 1960s murano art glass green, yellow and transparent small vase. The presence of the original vintage label is a real rarity. Beautiful Murano glass vase, designed by F...
Art Glass
Wall sconces designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 wall sconces designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1960s, chromed brass structure, thick smoked orange glass. Excellent conditions, perfectly working. Born in Venice in...
Brass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Faceted Murano Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or decorative bowl. It is made according to the technique of ...
Glass, Murano Glass
$304Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Mid-century Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
A striking mid-century modern ashtray or catchall designed by the legendary Flavio Poli. Hand-blown in Murano, Italy, during the 1960s, this piece showcases a vibrant cobalt blue pal...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s Mid-Century
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Ljubljana, SI
An exceptional art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in very good condition. Dimensions: 29 cm H x 11 cm W x 11 cm.
Murano Glass
Vase in Green and Amber Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase in Green and Amber Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso A vintage art glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in the 1960s. ...
Art Glass
$288Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Mid-century Red Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous red ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Bullicante Murano Glass. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 3,93 diameter x 1,96 H inche...
Murano Glass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl / Cat
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Murano glass bowl designed by the legendary Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte. A masterclass in the mid-century Sommerso (submerged) technique, this exquisite catch-all featu...
Murano Glass
Red Murano Glass Ashtray by Flavio Poli, 1960s Italian Design
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Red Ashtray or Vide Poche Rare By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Glass. It's a sculpture The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 4,72 diameter x 2,36 H inc...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso Technique, Pink, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant mid-century modern Sommerso glass vase designed by the master glassmaker Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte in Murano, Italy. Dating back to the 1960s, this exquisite piece ...
Murano Glass
c.1960s Italian Murano Diamond Faceted Sommerso Glass Bowl Vase
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Skien, NO
Rare Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Sculptural Bowl Vase for Mandruzzato An exquisite Murano glass vase by Modernist master Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, circa 1960s. Execute...
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray, Grey, 1960s, Excellent
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Grey Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 5,11 diameter x 3,14 H inches cm 13 x...
Murano Glass
$543Sale Price / item|20% Off
Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's, Mint Vintage Condition The lighter in murano glass by Flavio Poli is a luxury piece of Italian design from the 1...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Red Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful red and yellow hand blown Murano glass vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s. Red glass with a layer of yellow glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique. Amazing organic design and eye-catching colors. Lovely to be used as flower vase or decorative vase. To be exhibited alone or with other vases and bowls as a part of a larger Murano glass collection...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Rare Murano Uranium Glass Ashtray, Flavio Poli for Seguso, Sommerso Technique
By Flavio Poli
Located in CABA, AR
This is an extraordinary and rare Murano ashtray from the 1960s, a collector's piece distinguished by its bold design and unusual composition. The ashtray is attributed to the renown...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
Murano Sommerso Brown, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking Murano Sommerso block vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s, showcasing his mastery of color layering and geometric form. This ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Large Murano Faceted Sommerso Amber, Yellow & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Impressive large Murano glass vase attributed to Flavio Poli, showcasing the masterful Sommerso technique for which Murano glassmaking is internationally renowned. The vase features ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
A 1970s Modern Purple and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking 1970s Murano art glass vase is a masterful example of the "Sommerso" (submerged) technique, attributed to the renowned Italian designer Flavio Poli. The sculptural, bio...
Murano Glass
Murano glass vase by Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d’Arte, 1958, Italy
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Uccle, BE
Murano glass vase by Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d’Arte. Oval necked vase. Referenced in the Seguso archives under number 12089 The model designed in 1958. In sommerso glass, the blue ...
Blown Glass
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte A vintage art glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice circa 1961. The...
Art Glass
Vintage Murano Art Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1950s Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Seguso Murano 1950s A vintage Murano art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio Poli, Venice in the 1950s. The vase is made ...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green and yellow vase by Flavio Poli in submerged Murano glass. Not easy to find it in these colors. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 4,33 x 2,36 x 12,20...
Murano Glass
Sommerso vide poche by Flavio Poli, Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful brown and green sommerso pocket emptier or ashtray designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Artisanal glasswork using the sommerso techni...
Murano Glass
$336Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s Italian Design
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Bullicante Murano glass. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 3,93 diameter x 1,96 H inches cm...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Italian Murano Sommerso Faceted Diamond Vase Mid Century
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning heavy Sommerso vase in purple / yellow by Flavio Poli for Murano. Circa 1960s Beautiful ,elegant and nice clean condition. Diamond shape.
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Caviar Murano Glass Diamond Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Murano Sommerso technique art glass bowl from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli and hand-blown by Seguso Vetri d'Arte in Italy. This beautifully faceted, hexagonal, diamo...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sommerso orange blue trinket tray by Flavio Poli Seguso, Murano glass Italy 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare sommerso pocket or ashtray in orange, red and blue designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted glass using the sommerso te...
Murano Glass
"Tronco" Flavio Poli by Seguso Vetri D'arte 1930s Emerald Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Brescia, IT
"Tronco" series by Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte 1938 Emerald glass Perfect condition Literature: Rosa Barovier Mentasti "Venetian Glass 1890-1990".
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1960s A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso purple Murano glass vase with blue yellow insets 20th century
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Sculptural Murano Jug Shaped Vase in Shades of Pink and Amber glass. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950's. Large size. Vibrant colors in a g...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern, 34cm Diameter
By Flavio Poli
Located in CABA, AR
This exquisite Flavio Poli Murano glass vase showcases a stunning blend of blue, turquoise, and burgundy hues, creating a vibrant and dynamic visual experience. The flowing shapes an...
Murano Glass