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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20th Century, Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was a glass designer based in Venice, Italy. Poli joined the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company in 1934 as a design consultant. During his time at the company he wor...
Glass
Mid Century Modern Sculpture Green Art Glass Vase Bowl Basket Murano Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern Sculpture Green Art Glass Vase Bowl Basket. This stunning teal glass basket designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte in 1950 is a captivating example of Mid...
Gold Leaf
"Tronco" Flavio Poli by Seguso Vetri D'arte 1930s Emerald Murano Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
$195Sale Price|22% Off
1960's Flavio Poli ashtray in Murano Sommerso Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bern, BE
1960s stunning cobalt blue ashtray / decorative item. Designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made in Italy. A unique piece and beautiful shape and colour. Dimensions: Di...
Murano Glass
1960's Italian Murano Glass Sommerso Teardrop Sculpture by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flavio Poli Teardrop Art Glass Sculpture in shades of pink, blue and greens! Nice size perfect to use by itself or in a grouping.
Art 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
Sommerso green candle holder by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 197
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare sommerso candle holder designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Artisanal glasswork using the sommerso technique (superposition of ...
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase Seguso Flavio Poli Elongated Neck Mid Century Mod
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and unusual Murano sommerso art glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso. This unique vase features a graceful thin elongated neck with a round disc shaped body. Using th...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$11,236Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Valva Vase Model 9826 for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy 1954
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Flavio Poli Valva vase Model 9826 for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy 1954 Reference: Seguso Vetri d'Arte / M. Heiremans.
Murano Glass
Sommerso glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano, Italy, 1961
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Uccle, BE
Sommerso glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano, Italy, 1961. Blown Murano glass vase made using the sommerso technique. The slender, gently tapered form is distin...
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful antique Murano hand blown clear and green iridescent Italian art glass woman figurine / sculpture, sitting on a cart. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Se...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Green Yellow & Clear Faceted Block Bowl Dish by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking Murano Sommerso faceted block bowl designed by Flavio Poli, showcasing the masterful Venetian glassmaking of the mid-20th century. This sculptural piece features beautiful...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1940s An rare art glass bowl in the shape of a shell, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano ...
Art Glass
Escultura de murano Flavio poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Murano sculpture by Flavio Poli Origin Italy Circa 1936 Dancing couple Made for Seguzzo Vitreria Excellent condition and unrestored Technique: Blown glass with gold inclusions Flavio...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Sommerso Red & Aquamarine Bullicante Geode Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking Murano Sommerso geode bowl attributed to Flavio Poli, showcasing the refined craftsmanship of mid-century Venetian art glass. The bowl features a deep red core submerged w...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli, Vase, Vase, Glass, Gold Leaf, Italy, 1930s
By Flavio Poli
Located in High Point, NC
A Murano glass and gold-leaf vase designed and produced by Flavio Poli, Italy, c. 1930s.
Glass
Murano Glass Sommerso Block "RED"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 g...
Murano Glass
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Green Gold Sommerso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass bowl / ashtray. Documented to designer Flavio Poli and Archimede Seguso for S...
Gold Leaf
1950s Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray or bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, PA
Flavio Poli, the esteemed Italian artist, is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to Murano glass, particularly his pioneering work with submerged glass, known as 'sommers...
Murano Glass
Red Murano Glass Sculptural Centerpiece, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Design
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Certainly, Christian. Here is a title and description for the red glass centerpiece, with a focus on Mid-Century Modern: Title: Red Murano Glass Sculptural Centerpiece, Mid-Century...
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Murano Decorative Red and Yellow "Sommerso" Frosted Glass by F. Poli, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent sommerso decorative glass in blown "sommerso" red and yellow Murano glass. This stunning piece was designed by Flavio Poli for a Seguso production in Italy during the 196...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950 Flavio Poli Glass _ Seguso "Submerged" Murano Glass Green Yellow Bottle
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Brescia, IT
Flavio Poli Seguso Glassworks Venice, 1950 Bottle "Submerged" Yellow and Green Murano Glass Seguso adhesive label Perfette condizioni
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Cobalt Blue Murano glass vase by Sommerso, Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 5 spectacular Mid Century Modern vases. They are done in Cobalt Blue Murano glass and are designed for a single flower. They are shaped as a tear drop. ...
Murano Glass
Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Sommerso glass vase of clear, ruby and blue colors by Flavio Poli.
Art Glass
Italian Murano Blue Leaf Palm Chandelier with Brass Globe Base, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Angelo Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning mid-century Italian chandelier features a dramatic arrangement of vibrant cobalt blue Murano glass leaves, meticulously shaped and textured to resemble palm fronds. Eac...
Brass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Large Blue Green Yellow Sommerso Glass Teardrop Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic Large blown glass vase , tear drop shape circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or scratches beautiful colors , great Murano Italy Mid Century Modern Home decor.
Blown Glass
Hand-blown Turquoise Murano Vase with Red and Orange Collar, Flavio Poli, 1955
By Flavio Poli
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Beautiful and rare example of a 1950s Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase in excellent condition. Poli (1900-1984) joined Seguso Vetri d’Arte as Creati...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mod. 7607 'Corroso' Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1942
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, GB
A Mod. 7607 'corroso' glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, c.1940. This example, in a rare 'pagliasco' (straw) colour glass, showcases the refined experimentatio...
Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Lime Green Purple White Sommerso Geode Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Green, White and Purple 5 layered Murano Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s. Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in green color with interior in purple and layer...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$730Sale Price|20% Off
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
Pair of Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lights by Flavio Poli for Seguso, in chromed brass and Murano glass. Designed and produced in Italy, around the 1960s. Beautiful thick, tapered glass is the centerpiece ...
Brass, Chrome
1950 Flavio Poli Seguso "Submerged" Murano Glass Design Pink Violet Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Brescia, IT
Flavio Poli Vetreria Seguso Venice, 1950 Murano Glass "Submerged" Pink Violet Perfect Condiction
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Purple Submerged Murano Glass Centerpiece, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Bowl Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A striking Mid-Century Modern Murano ashtray bowl featuring the iconic Sommerso technique, with faceted grey glass submerged in crystal-clear glass. Attributed to renowned designer F...
Murano Glass
Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953 A rare art glass bird sculpture designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in th...
Art 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
Submerged Murano glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Unique in its details submerged vase Flavio poli for Seguso. Light-dark amber color. Light-dark green color. A mix of emotions in looking at these colors that bring a 1950s sculpture...
Gold Leaf
Flavio Poli Sommerso “Teardrop” vase Murano glass Seguso Italy 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful “teardrop” glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte and made in Murano, close to Venetia, Italy 1950. This captivating Sommerso vase showcases the masterf...
Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Hotel Gallia
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
An important Italian chandelier composed of transparent hand-blown glass elements, richly decorated with floral motifs accented by applied gold leaf. It was designed by Flavio Poli a...
Brass
$668Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase, Faceted Murano Glass, Red and Amber, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Here is a wonderful Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Several Murano factories have made sommerso glassware in this faceted style Shipping & Loc...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Italy production by Flavio Poli design in years '70 glass lighter
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Biella, IT
Seguso Italy production by Flavio Poli design in years '70 glass lighter in perfect condition with label , handworked glass
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Coloured Glass Italian Sconces With Floral Motifs
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro, Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
This exquisite pair of sconces, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1970s, epitomizes the artistic style and vision of both the designer and the renowned Murano glass craftsman...
Brass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Table Lamp for Seguso, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Den Haag, NL
Graceful 1960s Murano glass table lamp by Flavio Poli for Seguso. The translucent forest green base produces a subtle lighting effect when the bulb is lit. New shade .
Murano Glass
30's italian chandelier Murano glass by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian hanging lamp from the 30's by designer Falovio Poli. Entirely in beige "granité" Murano glass. High-quality workmanship. Beautiful vintage condition, with slight traces of ag...
Murano Glass
Multi-Color Heavy Large Murano Glass Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase. Origin: Murano, Italy. Decade: 1970s. This original vintage glass vases was designed by Fl...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Centerpiece for Seguso, 1950, 2-Color Design
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Submerged Murano Glass Centerpiece, Seguso, 50/60 2-color submerged model Biography Designer, businessman, ceramic artist. Born in Chioggia, he attended the Istituto d'Arte di Vene...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Vase Incrociato oro 1949
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Vase Incrociato oro 1949 A rare glass vase 'incrociato oro' manufactured by Seguso vetri d'arte and designed by Flavio Poli in 1958. The thick tw...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso chandelier with three colourful glass shades, Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A colourful suspension lamp in natural brass and painted metal with three glass shades in different colours, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s Descending gently from the cei...
Metal, Brass
Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950s Tall White & Gold Aventurine Glass Table Lamp
By Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
A tall 1950s table lamp designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte of Murano, Italy. The teardrop-shaped glass column is layered in clear over white with gold flecks. This styl...
Blown Glass, Wood
Flavio Poli Sommerso Glass Table Lamps, Blue & Gold, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Flavio Poli Sommerso Glass Table Lamps, Blue & Gold, Murano, Italy 1960s. Pair of handblown Sommerso glass lamps in lapis blue, gold, and clear...
Brass
1960s Ruby and Bronze Italian Murano Glass Vases for Seguso, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Arosio, IT
A set of two midcentury vases, one still bearing the label of Seguso Vetri and the number of the model (14345) are a great example of the art of Seguso's creative director Flavio Pol...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Vase Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli vase.
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Diamond shaped Murano glass bowl or ashtray by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern diamond shaped Murano glass faceted ashtray or bowl. It features the sommerso technique, which involves encasing layers o...
Murano Glass
$303Sale Price|30% Off
Murano Sommerso Red Faceted Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1960´s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Lucenec, SK
1960s gorgeous green ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made in Italy It seems a diamond The item is in very good condition, no chips. Dimension...
Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli Submerged Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Naples, IT
Murano glass bowl made using the Sommerso technique with a fantastic organic shape. The bowl has a free, sculptural form, with inwardly folded edges that create a sinuous, asymmetric...
Murano Glass
Large Jar Murano Glass Vase Design Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in taranto, IT
large murano glass flower vase made with the " sommersoflavio poli , without label measures just under 40 centimeters in height, in shades ...
Murano Glass
Murano Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ashtray Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass ashtray / bowl. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri D' Arte company, circa 1940s. Simi...
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Pair of Murano Glass Chandeliers by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine Pair of Mid Century Hand Blown Glass Chandeliers Designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano, Italy c.1955 Of vase-form, these wonderful chandeliers consist of a metal frame...
Metal
Vintage Murano sommerso art glass freeform vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Timeless! This freefrom vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso italy 1960. Made fully by hand using the Sommerso technique. Capturing multiple layers of colour between clear glass...
Art Glass
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.
Blown Glass