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
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
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
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
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
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
1960s Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl / Cat
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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
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 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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
$888Sale Price|20% Off
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 glass Sommerso bowl, Italy, 1960s. This hand blown glass bowl is made of purple glass...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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
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
$1,678Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Murano Art Glass Tall Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s with Original Label
By Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
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
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
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
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
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
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 Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
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
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s Mid-Century
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
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
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Red Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
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
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
$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
Vase in Green and Amber Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
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
Large Murano Faceted Sommerso Amber, Yellow & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
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
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
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 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
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Flavio Poli Sommerso Orange Italian Art Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso orange to clear Italian art glass ribbed flower bud vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The vase is publish...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$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 Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
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
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Blue Sommerso Design, 1960s Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s stunning blue ashtray / Vide Poche designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass. This piece is unique and the shape and the color are amazing. Made in Italy The item is in ...
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, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$3,264Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Glass Large Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D´Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Valencia, VC
Seguso Vetri D’Arte Bottle Vase by Flavio Poli, Documented A striking and rare large bottle vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D’Arte, created during his time as the comp...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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
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
1.4kg Murano Glass Faceted "diamond" Sommerso Bowl by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Ashtray by Flavio Poli, Red and Blue, Italy, 1960s Design
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing red and blue ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli in Murano Glass. Made in Italy. It's a sculpture The item is in excellent condition Dimensions: Diameter 5,11" x 3,34" hei...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Bean-Shaped Submerged Glass Vase, Murano 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This elegant bean-shaped vase, designed by Flavio Poli (1900–1984) for Seguso Vetri d’Arte around 1950, exemplifies the refined artistry of Murano glassmaking in the mid-20th century...
Murano Glass
Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s. A very large Murano sommerso art glass bowl. Designed by Flavio Poli or Mario ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Scarce Sommerso Green, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking and scarce Murano Sommerso block vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s. This expertly crafted piece showcases Poli’s signatur...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Murano sommerso glass faceted vase by Flavio Poli , 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Delft, NL
Murano sommerso glass faceted vase by Flavio Poli , 1970s
Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Sommerso Design, 1960s, Excellent
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,11" diameter x 3,14" H inches cm 13 x cm 8 H
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Glass Blue Four Leaf Clover Sommerso Bowl, Glows in UV
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Heavy, sculptural Murano glass bowl was made of blue glass with controlled bubbles effect encased inside the clear glass layer in sommerso technique. It has a shape of four-leaf clo...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass