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.
Find vintage Flavio Poli decorative objects, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs.
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
$550Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Glass Vase circa 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
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
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Diamond Quilted Gold Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and large, vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear with gold flowers and leafs Italian art glass quilted vase. It is documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri...
Gold Leaf
Flavio Poli Vase Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli vase.
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
$257Sale 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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Red Gold 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 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
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
Italian Gold and Emerald Green Glass Candlesticks by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian handblown gold and emerald glass candlesticks by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, circa 1970s.
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Bull Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli bull Murano glass, 1950, Italy.
Murano Glass
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1940s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1940s An rare art glass bowl in the shape of a shell, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano ...
Art Glass
Large, Heavy Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Ashtray 1950s Faceted Red Blue Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
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...
Art 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 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 for Seguso Submerged Murano Glass Centerpiece Vase, Italy 196
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Naples, IT
Murano glass vase/centerpiece,Italy, made with the "sommerso" technique designed by Flavio Poli using the technique of submerged glass, which creates layers of color within the trans...
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
Small Blue Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
This small Murano glass vase was designed in the 1970s by Italian glass designer Flavio Poli and handcrafted in Italy using traditional Murano glassmaking techniques. The vase is def...
Murano Glass
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
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
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
Flavio Poli Sommeroso lavender plum and cream Murano art glass bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handblown art glass bowl from Murano Italy. This bowl has soft tones of lavender, plum and cream incased in clear glass. This thick heavy bowl was made by flavio poli in Mu...
Glass
Seguso "Flavio Poli" Vase Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso vase.
Murano Glass
Vase Model 3627 In Topazio Oro, Induto By Flavio Poli, Italy 1937
By Flavio Poli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Vase model 3627 in topazio oro,induto. By Flavio Poli for Seguso vetri d'arte.This Murano glass Vase named model 3627 in topazio oro, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso vetri d'arte,...
Murano 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
Murano Sommerso Red Glass Vases by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s
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
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.
Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase Seguso Flavio Poli Elongated Neck Mid Century Mod
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and unusual Murano sommerso art glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso. This unique vase features a graceful thin elongated neck with a round disc shaped body. Using th...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
“11824” Model Glass vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
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
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
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
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Glass Sculpture in Red Alexandrite
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Sommerso glass sculpture by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte captures the pinnacle of Mid-Century Modern Italian craftsmanship. Created in the early 1950s, the piece...
Art Glass, Murano 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
1950s Glass 'Shell' Sculpture by Flavio Poli, for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, England
Acid-etched sommerso elongated glass stylised seashell in shaded purple, red and clear glass. The sculpture has been acid-etched and has a tactile textured surface.
Art Glass, 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
Mod. 7607 'Corroso' Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1942
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
A Mod. 7607 'corroso' glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, c.1940. This example, in a rare 'pagliasco' (straw) colour glass, showcases the refined experimentatio...
Glass
Escultura de murano Flavio poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Murano sculpture by Flavio Poli Origin Italy Circa 1936 Dancing couple Made for Seguzzo Vitreria Excellent condition and unrestored Technique: Blown glass with gold inclusions Flavio...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Small Faceted Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
This small Murano glass vase was designed in the 1970s by Italian designer Flavio Poli and handcrafted in Italy using traditional glassmaking techniques. The piece is distinguished b...
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 Luigi Mandruzzato, Sommerso vase, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Flavio Poli, attributed to. Luigi Mandruzzato, edited by. Murano vase in submerged glass with geometric facets, burgundy and yellow in color. ...
Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Corrosi Series by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase from the Corroso series designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1940s. Biography Designer, businessman, ceramic artist. Born in Chioggia, he attended the Istitut...
Murano Glass
$4,589Sale Price|20% Off
Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli, Murano Glass, Hand-Crafted, Italy, 1954
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Zurich, CH
Sommerso Vase Flavio Poli, Seguso, 1954 Perfect in form and color Sommerson colors in blue, green and clear glass Height about 32 cm Excellent condition
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Green Raw Glass Candle Holder Duck Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Munich, DE
Duck sculpture candle holder designed by Flavio Poli in the 1950s. Seguso paper sticker included.
Murano Glass
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Sommerso Vase Faceted Murano Glass in red and amber
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Here is a wonderful Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Several Murano factories have made sommerso glassware in this faceted style
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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
$1,869Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Triangular Bowl, Ruby Pulegose Glass, Hand-Crafted, 1940
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Zurich, CH
Flavio Poli, Seguso vetri d'arte. Bowl 1940 A triangular bowl, circa 1940. Ruby pulegose glass and gold leaf. Cm 8 (h) x 16 x 16. Very good condition
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Green & Yellow Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vibrant Murano Sommerso geode art glass bowl attributed to Flavio Poli, showcasing a striking blend of bright green transitioning into warm yellow, encased within a deep, almost bl...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Small Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
This small glass vase was designed in the 1970s by Italian designer Flavio Poli and handcrafted in Murano glass. The piece is characterized by a distinctive faceted surface and a pol...
Murano Glass
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
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
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
Sommerso glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano, Italy, 1961
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Uccle, BE
Sommerso glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano, Italy, 1961. Blown Murano glass vase made using the sommerso technique. The slender, gently tapered form is distin...
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli 'A Bollicine Oro' Vase for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, 1941
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Bochum, NRW
Flavio Poli 'A Bollicine Oro' Vase for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, 1941. A rare and exquisite example of mid-century Italian art glass, this 'A Bollicine Oro' vase by Flavio Poli (Model No....
Murano 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....
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