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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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
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: Bottle with a Blue Submerged Murano Glass Stopper, Italy
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Naples, IT
An elegant bottle with a cap made of blue submerged Murano glass, designed in the 1960s by Flavio Poli and produced in Venice by Seguso, in perfect condition. The vase has a sleek, ...
Murano Glass
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
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
Flavio Poli Seguso VA Sommerso Faceted Bowl Clear Cobalt Uranium Yellow, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Cenedese, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
These heavy bowls are commonly attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte and Flavio Poli as a designer. I suspect also Cenedese made some. The glass is partially blown after casing layers ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
Murano Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in MADRID, ES
Murano glass vase sommerso designed by Flavio Poli. Italy, 1960s. Height: 6cm Length: 6cm Width: 25cm Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was an Italian designer and artist famous for his work...
Murano 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
Murano Sommerso Glass Vases by Flavio Poli, Italy, Circa 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, GB
Glass vases by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950s in fiery orange shaped like a flame.They are hand blown, known as Venetian Sommerso, made in Murano, Venice, Italy. The vases are a combi...
Blown Glass, 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
1970s Modernist Blue and Purple Murano Glass Bowl by Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect conditions blue and purple murano glass bowl hand-crafted in Venice in the Seventies by Seguso. The bowl embodies the fusion of art and functionality, serving as both a pr...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Art Glass Vessel
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald-green and yellow Italian Murano art glass vessel, by Flavio Poli, for glassmaking company Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italian midcentury modern design period, circa mid-...
Murano Glass
$488Sale Price|24% Off
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Deco Glass Dish Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso ruby red, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative personal ashtray / bowl. Documented to designer to Flavio Poli for Seguso ...
Gold Leaf
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Sommerso Honeycomb Yellow Centerpiece Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This sculptural Murano glass centerpiece bowl, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, is a quintessential example of Mid-Century Modern Italian design. Crafted in the 1950s...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase Mid Century
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite murano glass vase documented to designer Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1950. Made using Flavio Poli's signature sommerso technique that employs layer of glass s...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium 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 collection. This large bowl has eye-catching sunset colors, with pink glass submerg...
Glass
Rare Red Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Rare Red Vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Glass. This striking piece exemplifies the height of Italian post-war glassmaking, showcasing Poli’s sign...
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in MADRID, ES
Murano glass vase sommerso designed by Flavio Poli. Italy, 1960s. Height: 32cm Length:14cm Width: 5cm Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was an Italian designer and artist famous for his work...
Murano Glass
Rare 20cm pink Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for SEGUSO, Murano, Italy 1970
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s Design: FLAVIO POLI Producer: SEGUSO This original glass vases was designed by FLAVIO POLI and produce...
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Aquamarine & Blue Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautifully shaped Murano Sommerso geode art glass bowl designed by Flavio Poli, showcasing his signature mastery of layered color and organic form. This elegant piece features a l...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Citron and Clear Murano Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
Made by Seguso for Poli, this incredible citron colored Murano glass floating inside a larger clear glass surround makes this large vase quite heavy. It is so vivid in color and beau...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase by Cenedese, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Flavio Poli, Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Murano glass vase with internal smokey colors of amber, violet, rose with an ombre effect encased in thick clear glass. Flavio Poli for Cendese, labeled.
Murano 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
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
$246Sale Price|48% Off
Grey Italian facetted Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing grey handblown Murano glass bowl was designed and manufactured in Murano Italy by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1960s. It looks like a diamond and is in excellent condi...
Murano Glass
Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli, Handmade, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, England
Height: 6.5cm Width: 16cm Depth: 14cm Designer: Flavio Poli Manufacturer: Seguso Date: 1960s Materials: Glass Description: Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli Crafted from ...
Blown Glass
Murano Sommerso Red & Amber Organic Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vibrant Murano Sommerso art glass bowl attributed to Flavio Poli, featuring a striking red inner core subtly transitioning into warm amber and soft smoke tones. This piece showcase...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli Mid-Century Modern Glass Vessel, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian art glass vessel designed by master artisan Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano, Italy). Functioning seamlessly as a table ashtray, catch-all...
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
$1,603Sale Price|20% Off
xxl 30cm 2.9kg Murano Glass Sommerso Cube Vase by Flavio Poli., Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Flavio Poli attributed and produced ...
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 glass Sommerso bowl, Italy, 1960s. This stunning hand blown glass bowl is made of pur...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Opal Pink Italian Art Glass Ribbed Flower Bud Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink opalescent Italian art glass ribbed flower bud vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, model number 7795. Similar v...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Collection of 11 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Seguso 1950s-60s
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Collection of 11 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Seguso 1950s-60s A great Collection of 10 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Archimede Seguso for Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso and Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ca. 1950s-60s and one by Cristalleria Santi Murano...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$296Sale Price|30% Off
Murano Sommerso Red Faceted Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1960´s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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 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.
Murano Glass
$464Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Blue Amber Green, Mid-Century Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous blue amber and green Vase By Flavio Poli for in Murano glass. This vase seems a sculputure The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,11 x 3,93 x 14,17 H inches...
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
“11824” Model Glass vase by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Red Lion, PA
FLAVIO POLI Made by Seguso, Italy, ca. 1960. Vase model “11824” in azure blue sommerso glass with a spherical body, flat circular mouth, and flared neck. Production label.
Murano Glass
20th Century, Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
Set of 2 Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Designed by Flavio Poli Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase set of 2 Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases set was designed by Flavio Poli and produce...
Murano Glass
Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1950s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Bowl in Green 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...
Art 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
Large Blue Lipped Mid-Century Murano Glass Dish Flavio Poli for S.V.C.C. c. 1965
By Flavio Poli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful large Mid-Century Modern vintage Murano glass dish, bowl, ashtray or Vide-Poche by Flavio Poli for Societa Veneziana Conterie e Cristallerie circa 1965. Beautifully under...
Murano Glass
Scarce Sommerso Green, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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
Red and yellow cubic Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large red and yellow cubic sommerso vase designed and manufactured for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted faceted glass using the "sommerso" technique (superpositi...
Crystal
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
$603Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Sommerso Red Glass Gold Leaf Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
Glass bowl in leaf shape by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960's in deep red and gold overleaf has pin hole air bubbles underneat The bowl is hand blown, known as Venetian Sommerso, made in...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Sommerso pink DIAMOND Bowl Ashtray by 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 el...
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
‘Mina’ Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy 1938
By Flavio Poli
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 'Mina' hand-blown Murano glass vase, designed by the renowned Italian artist Flavio Poli in 1938. This exquisite piece features a breathtaking spherical silhouette adorned wit...
Glass
$561Sale Price|19% Off
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.
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
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Green Italian Art Deco Glass Pig Figurine Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and super cute, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass little pig figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano, circa 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large Venetian Sommerso glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s. Clear and grey Sommerso glass, polished rim. Rests of the 1960s Seg...
Art Glass
Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1962
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, England
for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Model 12766 Deep purple glass vase cased in red, then clear glass.
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
c.1960s Italian Murano Diamond Faceted Sommerso Glass Bowl Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
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
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Cranberry Red Sommerso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cranberry red color and controlled bubbles Italian art glass decorative bowl. Documented to designers Flavio Poli and Archimede Seguso fo...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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