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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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
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
Faceted Murano Sommerso Brown, Amber & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking faceted Murano Sommerso vase from the 1960s, attributed to Flavio Poli. This elegant piece showcases the masterful Sommerso technique, featuring a deep brown core submerge...
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 Sommerso Glass Ashtray, 1960s, 6.29\" Diameter
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing large ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 6,29 diameter x 3,54 H inches cm 16 x...
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
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
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
$584Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso - Sommerso Murano vase - Collectible Glass "Sommerso" is a defining style of Murano glassmaking, easily identified by the layers of different colours making u...
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 70s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Lucija, SI
Murano Sommerso glass vase. Designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato.
Murano Glass
Italian Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase By Flavio Poli, Italy 70s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare murano sommerso glass vasse from the 70s era. Designed by Flavio Poli. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 31 cm D 12 cm Hole 0.8 cm
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Art Glass Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Seguso Murano 1950s An vintage Murano art glass bowl in asymetrical shape, designed most probably by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Mu...
Art Glass
Original Vintage Luigi Onesto Murano "Flame" Vase (Signed)
By Flavio Poli
Located in North Miami, FL
Rich cranberry and yellow Murano glass vase signed to underside by Poli Murano.
Glass
$343Sale Price|20% 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
Murano glass "Fish" vase by Flavio Poli, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful and rare blue and orange Sommerso vase designed and manufactured by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted glass using the "sommerso" technique (layerin...
Murano 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
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
Sommerso green pocket emptier by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano glass Italy 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare sommerso empty pocket or ashtray designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Artisanal glasswork using the sommerso technique (superpo...
Murano Glass
$344Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Red and Yellow, 1960s Design, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous red and yellow ashtray or catch-all by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso Glass. Made in Italy It seems a diamond The item is in excellent condition. Dimension...
Murano Glass
Sommerso Murano Glass “Valva” Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Murano glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, executed in the celebrated sommerso technique and shaped in the distinctive “Valva” form. The sculptural silhouette r...
Murano Glass
Alessandro Mandruzzato Blue and Yellow Sommerso Murano Vase, Italy 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Mandruzzato, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A stunning vintage Sommerso Murano glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli and crafted by Alessandro Mandruzzato, showcases a captivating combination of blue, yellow, and clear hues. Thi...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$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, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Scarce Sommerso Green, Yellow & Clear Block Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking and scarce Murano Sommerso block glass vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s. This elegant piece showcases Poli’s signature mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) techn...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Murano Sommerso Pink & Amber Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A refined Murano Sommerso art glass bowl attributed to Flavio Poli, featuring a sophisticated blend of pink, amber, and smoky tones—an elegant color palette characteristic of mid-cen...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
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
Vintage Green and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, orange and green. It is a vintage item, therefo...
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli & Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Corroso Sommerso Vase, Italy 1957
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Flavio Poli & Seguso Vetri d'Arte Corroso (Acid etched) and Sommerso (Different color layers) Vase Made in Italy circa 1957 Literature: Seguso Vetri d'Arte Glass Objects From Murano (1932-1973) - Marc Heiremans...
Blown Glass
Murano Faceted Sommerso Amethyst, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking Murano Sommerso block vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s, showcasing the sophisticated colour layering for which he is celeb...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli Pair of Faceted Small Bowls Murano Glass for Seguso 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of Flavio Poli small bowls or catch-all for Seguso Vetri D'Arte made in the 1960s from the Sommerso collection. These block bowls have eye-catching colors, with petrol...
Murano Glass
1970s Modernist Blue and Purple Murano Glass Bowl by Seguso
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
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 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
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte 1950s A vintage Murano art glass bowl, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice ci...
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Pink Ashtray, Sommerso Glass, Italy, 1960s Design
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning large pink ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made in Italy. No chips or other, this item is perfect...
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
Murano Sommerso Red & Amber Organic Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
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
Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Art Glass Huge Ovoid Centerpiece Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown green, yellow and clear ovoid shaped geode Murano glass art bowl / centerpiece. Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s. This magnificent Sommerso green yellow bowl...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Murano Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli, Green with Gold Foil
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Bowl Vase by Seguso Murano 1950s A vintage Murano art glass bowl most probably manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio Poli, Venice in the 1950s. The ...
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Glass Vase circa 1960s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Miami, FL
Flavio Poli Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Glass Vase circa 1960s Offered for sale is a Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato so...
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Blue & Uranium Art Glass Geode Bowl Dish by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking Murano Sommerso art glass geode bowl is attributed to Flavio Poli and dates to the 1950s. Expertly crafted in the iconic Sommerso (submerged glass) technique, the piece...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
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 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
‘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
Flavio Poli Murano Art Glass Vessel
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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
Murano Sommerso Blue Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, GB
Glass bowl square shape by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960s in deep blue. The bowls are hand blown, known as Venetian Sommerso, made in Murano, Venice, Italy. The bowls a combination of...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Asymmetric Murano Sommerso Red & Blue Faceted Block Dish by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking asymmetric Murano Sommerso block dish attributed to Flavio Poli, crafted in the 1960s using the renowned Sommerso (submerged glass) technique. This sculptural piece featur...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
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
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 Red Glass Gold Leaf Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
Mid-Century Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lamp Base, Aqua Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Sommerso aqua and blue lamp base by Seguso Vetri d'Arte designed by Flavio Poli.
Crystal
Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
Mid century Flavio Poli royal blue Murano faceted art glass vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage handblown Murano faceted art glass vase. This vase has a deep royal blue color with a red outline incased in clear class. This vase is faceted on four s...
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
Two Murano Flavio Poli Seguso Sommerso Faceted Glass Bowls
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of two Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano glass Sommerso bowls / ashtrays. Italy, 1960s. One is made in red and yellow glass and other one is made in green glass, submerged into clear glass. Both have flat cut rims. These highly decorative thick and heavy square shaped Sommerso bowls or vide-poche will be the perfect choice as a gift idea. Useful as ashtrays, candy bowls, jewelry bowls or decorative bowls. Display them together and enjoy them placed with other Murano glass pieces on a low table. Very difficult to find as a pair. Measures: 8.5 cm W x 8.5 cm D x 7 cm H each one. To complete the set: The blue Flavio Poli faceted...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern glass vase with clear, ruby and violet blue shades, Oval shape Measures: Height 28.5 cm x width 16.5cm The vase is not signed - as most of Flavio Polis creation...
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Vase Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli vase.
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Submerged Murano Glass Vase, Italy 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Naples, IT
Murano glass vase designed by Flavio Poli dating back to the 1960s, made with the submerged technique. The submerged technique is a complex method in which successive layers of gla...
Murano Glass
$1,437Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful Sommerso red and yellow hand blown Murano glass teardrop large vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s. Amazing teardrop shape...
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Lime Green Purple White Sommerso Geode Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
Murano Sommerso Red & Aquamarine Bullicante Geode Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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
Murano Sommerso Gray & Clear Faceted Art Glass Ashtray Dish Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso ashtray or decorative dish designed by Flavio Poli, showcasing his mastery of faceted block glass...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso