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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1960s Murano Blue Ashtray/Vide Poche Designed by Flavio Poli
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 Vase Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli vase Murano glass, 1955, Italy.
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Art Glass Huge Ovoid Centerpiece Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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 Seguso, Italy, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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
Large Murano Faceted Sommerso Amber, Yellow & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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
Murano Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso emerald green Italian art glass squirrel figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Ar...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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 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
Seguso Murano Glass Blue Four Leaf Clover Sommerso Bowl, Glows in UV
By Flavio Poli, Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso
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 Sommerso Aquamarine & Blue Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase Mid Century
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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 for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Blown Glass Vase Model 7609, Italy, 1940s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Seguso Vetri d'Arte elegant glass vase model 7609, Italy, circa 1942. This Murano blown glass vase was made using the cordonato ritorto technique of gently twisting ribbed glass in a...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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
1970s Flavio Poli Mid-Century Modern Red and Orange Murano Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic red and orange murano glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in very good conditions. The vase exhibits distinct characteristics that reflect the design trends of th...
Murano Glass
1960s Murano Red and Blue Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli
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
xl 1.7kg Murano Glass Sommerso "diamond" Bowl Ashtray by Flavio Poli Italy, 1970
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
$5,097Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli, 'Moon fish', 1954/1981
By Flavio Poli
Located in Zurich, CH
Flavio Poli (1900-1984), 'Moon fish', 1954/1981 model no. 9824 sommerso glass executed by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano, Italy 22 x 23 x 4 cm signed on the underside 'SVD'A Albarelli 1...
Murano Glass
Faceted Murano Sommerso Brown, Amber & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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
Murano Sommerso Gray & Clear Faceted Art Glass Ashtray Dish Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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
Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
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
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Purple Red Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso lavender purple and bright red Italian art glass vanity perfume bottle. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte Company. Similar ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1970s Space Age Sommerso Murano Glass Huge Single Flower Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An heavy sommerso purple murano glass vase made in the Seventies by flavio Poli. It's in perfect conditions. Flavio Poli, a renowned Italian glass artist known for his innovative des...
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 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
1960s Flavio Poli Red Spherical Sommerso Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A large hand-blown Murano glass 'sommerso' (submerged hand-blown glass) spherical bowl. This stunning piece has a dark red core and green surround. It sits on a flat base at an angle...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown 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
Flavio Poli Seguso VA Sommerso Faceted Bowl Clear Cobalt Uranium Yellow, 1960s
By Cenedese, Flavio Poli, 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
Vintage Murano Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli, Green with Gold Foil
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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 Seguso Red Orange Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Murano art glass vase in shades of Red and Orange. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s. Vibrant colors: Red and orange glass with...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli Sommerso Turquoise Blue Yellow Diamond Faceted Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Turquoise Murano glass faceted bowl or ashtray by Flavio Poli. Italy, 1950s. Unusual color. Turquoise and clear glass using the Sommerso technique. Amazing diamond sha...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
1960sMurano Red Ashtray or Vide Poche Designed by Flavio Poli
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
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
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
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
A 1960s Flavio Poli Mid-Century Modern Italian Sommerso Red Murano Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular Mid-Century Modern red Murano glass vase designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions. The Murano Glass Jug Vase...
Murano Glass
Sommerso Vase 1960s
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
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Red Gold Italian Art Glass Ribbed Flower Bud Vase
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed flower bud vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The vase is publish...
Gold Leaf
Flavio Poli Murano Seguso Vase Red, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Munich, DE
Murano vase made in red and clear Murano glass, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy 1960s.
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Cobalt Blue and Green Murano glass vase by Sommerso, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular Mid Century Modern vase. It is done in Cobalt Blue and Green Murano glass and it is designed for a single flower. It is shaped as a tear d...
Murano Glass
70s Cubic Sommerso VASE
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A beautiful pink cubic Sommerso vase designed and manufactured for Seguso in Murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted faceted glass using the "sommerso" technique Magnificent collectible and...
Murano Glass
$352Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Stunning Large Murano Pink Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
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
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
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
Decorative Object Bowl Vide-Poche Flavio Poli Murano Glass Midcentury Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Decorative multifaceted diamond-shaped bowl made of Murano glass in shades of transparent and grey. Flavio Poli, Italy in the 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank ...
Murano Glass
xxl 36cm 4.9kg 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
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
Midcentury Round Purple Amethyst "Sommerso" Murano Art Glass Italian Bowl, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Round glass bowl, crafted using the Sommerso technique from amethyst and dark green glass, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte. The bowl's versatility makes it perfect fo...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
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 for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953 A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio P...
Art Glass, 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 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 glass faceted vase by Flavio Poli , 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Delft, NL
Murano sommerso glass faceted vase by Flavio Poli , 1970s
Glass
$736Sale Price|63% 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
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
Italian Murano Art Glass Small Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This refined artistic vase captures the essence of 1970s Murano glass craftsmanship, with the masterful work of Flavio Poli for Seguso. Renowned for his innovative use of the sommers...
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vases by Flavio Poli, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely small pair of vintage Italian Murano bud vases, vessels or serving pieces are by Flavio Poli. They have some weight and the colors are a medley of greens, chartreuse and ...
Blown 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 Sommerso Green & Amber Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
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
Small 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...
Ceramic