Flavio Poli Furniture
Italian, 1900-1984
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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Creator: Flavio Poli
Original Vintage Luigi Onesto Murano "Flame" Vase (Signed)
By Flavio Poli
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rich cranberry and yellow Murano glass vase signed to underside by Poli Murano.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Glass
Large 1960s Murano Glass Sommerso Single-Stem Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase
Design:
Flavio Poli
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
These original Murano glass vases was produced in the 1970s in Italy. T...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Flavio Poli Bull Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli bull Murano glass, 1950, Italy.
Category
1950s European Other Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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 Chioggia, Italy, Poli and received his formal training at the Istituto d'Arte di Venezia...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Large Murano Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso 1950s Aubergine Fin Lamp
By Flavio Poli
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally rare size, this Murano glass lamp using the Sommerso technique of layered colored glass, height 28" (top of glass) 43" (top of shade),...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Vase and Bowl Purple Pink Blue Murano Art Glass Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful art glass vase and a wonderful matching bowl designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d´Arte around 1950 in Murano, Italy. The vase which is made in "sommerso" technique ha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sconce designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, circa 1970
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern wall light designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by the Seguso Factory in Murano, Italy, circa 1970.
The sconce consists of a chromed metal base and a very heav...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Sculptural Green Vase Murano Design Flavio Poli 1960s Italian Design Sommerso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculptural green vase Murano design Flavio Poli 1960s Italian Design Sommerso.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Scrumptious Pair of Flavio Poli Orange Murano Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Flavio Poli
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious pair of Flavio Poli orange Murano lamps. Now the lamps are two different sizes but I absolutely love that about them-they can be used in the same room but on different height tables. This hot citrus orange color is very rare and quite beautiful - I really, really want to keep them!! But we are all about bringing you the most beautiful things...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Red, Sapphire Blue, White Tear Drop Cased Glass Bowl Vintage
By Flavio Poli
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous vintage Italian Murano Flavio Poli triple cased glass bowl has luscious colors of red and sapphire blue double cased with white. The sha...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
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Blown Glass
Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Red and Gold Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Sharon, CT
An important, late 1930s large Murano vase (29cm high). 'Sommerso'- a clear glass over a gold leaf, over very Fine bubbles over a deep rich red. As usual, unsigned. Bottom very worn....
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
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Glass
Murano Lamp by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish Murano table lamp by Flavio Poli for Seguso, imported by Camer Venice New York. Striking black interior with swirling gold fleck thread surround, on faux painted woo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, circa 1970
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern 3-light chandelier designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, circa 1970, in chromed brass and Murano glass.
Each pendant light measures 17 cm high by 17cm wide...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
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".
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Gold and Emerald Glass Candlesticks by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian handblown gold and emerald glass candlesticks by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vase Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Design 1960s Murano Art Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vase bottle Flavio Poli for Seguso design 1960s Murano Art Glass, orange color very particular.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Great Bowl Seguso Flavio Poli Italian Design Cristallo Incrociato Transparent
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great bowl Seguso Flavio Poli Italian design Cristallo Incrociato Trasparent.
Years circa 1935. Very elegant and special piece.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase Bottle Flavio Poli for Seguso Design 1960s Murano Art Glass Corroso Model
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vase bottle Flavio Poli for Seguso design 1960s Murano Art Glass Corroso model.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Cup Alfa Romeo by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Wonderful blue cup Alfa Romeo by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
Hand blown Murano glass.
Bibl.: F. Deboni "Murano 900", Bocca, Milano 1996, pag.229 fig.145
M.Heiremans, Seguso Vetri D'Ar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Flavio Poli Italian Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier Seguso, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Milan, Italy
Seguso chandelier designed by Flavio Poli realize in Italy, 1960. Three multicolor blown glass cubes suspended from three adjustable wires, fixed to a brass canopy.
The dimensions ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Monumental, Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Murano lamp by Flavio Poli. Over all measures diameter 14 total high 27 inches. Shade not included.
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Glass
Five Ceiling Lights Designed by Flavio Poli
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Five ceiling lights in colored supported by a metal cylinder that hides the wiring that can hang at any height. A specified, finished height will be completed prior to delivery at no...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Wire
Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1962
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Model 12766
Deep purple glass vase cased in red, then clear glass.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Glass
Extremely Rare Flavio Poli Glass Lion, 1930
By Flavio Poli
Located in Rome, IT
Lion
Flavio Poli 1930
white glass "sommerso"
Manufactured by IVAM Murano
Measures: 39 x17 cm
repaired with resin on a foreleg and in a part of the crest
Literature: i...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Sommerso, Glass
A Midcentury Green Murano Glass Lamp by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
A single vintage table lamp in thick sea-foam green Murano glass infused with gold fleck accents on gilt wood bases. They are by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Good vintage condition with a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Murano Sommerso Ashtray Bowl Flavio Poli Italy 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl attributed to Flavio Poli.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Red and Yellow Murano Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Italian glass artist Flavio Poli (1900-1984), trained at the Istituto d'Arte di Venezia, was a phenomenon in the world of glass art. Its design capabilities and continuous desire...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Astonishing Antique Pink Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing vase antique pink by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. It's so rare in this color. This vase is a true piece of modern art. The item is in exce...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Purple Red Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso purple and red Italian art glass vanity perfume bottle. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte Company. The piece has an original "Made In...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1970s Flavio Poli Design for Seguso Italy, Diamond Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Biella, IT
Flavio Poli design for Seguso Italy production in years '70, diamond glass vase "brilliant cut"
Measure: height 4 inches x diameter 8", in vintage ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of 1960s Italian Pink Murano Glass Flavio Poli Bowls with Glass Pestle
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
An extraordinarily rare and beautiful find. This pair of glass bowls (or mortars) are hand-blown 1960s Murano glass by Flavio Poli with a deep inne...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass
Large Italian Hand-blown Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl in Pink and Blue, 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful 'Sommerso' Murano glass bowl formed in the shape of a large shell with pink central core surrounded in blue glass. This piece is by the Venetian designer, Flavio Poli and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Art Glass Transparent Vase by Flavio Poli for A. Mandruzzato, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful Italian desgn 1970s murano art glass transparent vase. Very large submerged glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato (Murano, Italy, 1960s). The vase ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Flavio Poli One Murano Acidato Glass Chandelier, Italian Design Seguso, 1940s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier created in green etched (Acidato) blown Murano glass is part of a collection of glass elements created by the Seguso glass company and coming from a Hotel in Piedmont...
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1940s Italian Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Valva Vase Model 9826 for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy 1954
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Naples, IT
Glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950. Made on the island of Murano, Venice, Italy. In a beautiful combination of purple glass encased in glass , which is further enclosed in cle...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Very Rare Sculpture by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Murano, 1967
By Flavio Poli
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary sculpture by the Murano glass master. Museum piece.
Published in the catalog: Seguso vetro d'arte Glass Objects from Murano (1972-1973) by Marc Heiremans
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Flavio Poli Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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Flavio Poli furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Flavio Poli furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 261 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Flavio Poli were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Alfredo Barbini, Paolo Venini, and Salviati. Prices for Flavio Poli furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $193 and can go as high as $44,542, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,104.
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