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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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
1950s Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray or bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, PA
Flavio Poli, the esteemed Italian artist, is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to Murano glass, particularly his pioneering work with submerged glass, known as 'sommers...
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
Flavio Poli, Vase, Vase, Glass, Gold Leaf, Italy, 1930s
By Flavio Poli
Located in High Point, NC
A Murano glass and gold-leaf vase designed and produced by Flavio Poli, Italy, c. 1930s.
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
Multi-Color Heavy Large Murano Glass Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase. Origin: Murano, Italy. Decade: 1970s. This original vintage glass vases was designed by Fl...
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
Mid Century Modern Diamond shaped Murano glass bowl or ashtray by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern diamond shaped Murano glass faceted ashtray or bowl. It features the sommerso technique, which involves encasing layers o...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Large Blue Green Yellow Sommerso Glass Teardrop Vase
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic Large blown glass vase , tear drop shape circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or scratches beautiful colors , great Murano Italy Mid Century Modern Home decor.
Blown 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
‘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 Vase Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli vase.
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
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
Vintage "Sommerso" Murano Glass Vase, 1970s, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage "Sommerso" vase realized by Flavio Poli in the 1970s. Excellent condition.
Murano 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
$593Sale 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 faceted vase by Flavio Poli , 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Delft, NL
Murano sommerso glass faceted vase by Flavio Poli , 1970s
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
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Vase Incrociato oro 1949
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Vase Incrociato oro 1949 A rare glass vase 'incrociato oro' manufactured by Seguso vetri d'arte and designed by Flavio Poli in 1958. The thick tw...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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 Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown Murano glass vase with cobalt-blue and clear glass.
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Corrosi Series by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Asti, Piemonte
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
Seguso "Flavio Poli" Vase Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso vase.
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Freeform Uranium Murano Glass Basket Bowl Sommerso
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking freeform Murano glass basket bowl or vide poche designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, circa 1950s–1960s. This exceptional example showcases Poli's celebr...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, 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
Mid-Century Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lamp Base, Aqua Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Sommerso aqua and blue lamp base by Seguso Vetri d'Arte designed by Flavio Poli.
Crystal
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
Flavio Poli Green Raw Glass Candle Holder Duck Seguso, 1950s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Munich, DE
Duck sculpture candle holder designed by Flavio Poli in the 1950s. Seguso paper sticker included.
Murano Glass
“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
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
Flavio Poli for Seguso Large Green Amber Blue Sommerso Glass Teardrop Vase
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic blown glass vase , tear drop shape circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or scratches beautiful colors , great Murano Italy Mid Century Modern Home decor.
Blown Glass
Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase Seguso Flavio Poli Elongated Neck Mid Century Mod
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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
Flavio Poli Murano Seguso Vase Red, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Munich, DE
Murano vase made in red and clear Murano glass, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy 1960s.
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
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 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
$668Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase, Faceted Murano Glass, Red and Amber, 1960s
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, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso “Teardrop” vase Murano glass Seguso Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Glass Sculpture in Red Alexandrite
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
Vintage Murano Vase by Flavio Poli, Deep Red & Blue Glass, Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Vintage Murano geometric shaped deep red and blue "Sommerso" faceted glass vase designed by Mandruzzato, Italy.Original label.Perfect condition. Mandruzzato was founded in 1934 on th...
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
1960 Flavio Poli Seguso "Sommerso" Murano Glass Violet Pink Vase
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Brescia, IT
Flavio Poli Vetreria Seguso Venice, 1950 "Submerged" Pink and Violet Glass Very good condiction Microchip under the base (look the picture) Base diam: 6.5 cm
Murano Glass
XL 2.4kg Murano Glass Sommerso yellow DIAMOND Bowl Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass element xxl Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element was designed by Flavio Poli and produc...
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
1960s Ruby and Bronze Italian Murano Glass Vases for Seguso, Italy
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Arosio, IT
A set of two midcentury vases, one still bearing the label of Seguso Vetri and the number of the model (14345) are a great example of the art of Seguso's creative director Flavio Pol...
Murano 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
1970s Flavio Poli for Seguso Modern Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Mono Flower Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An elegant blue sommerso murano glass bottle vase designed in the Seventies by Flavio Poli and manufactured in Venice by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions. the Vase is a striking ex...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Glass Ashtray, Murano, Italy, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
A Murano glass ashtray or coin tray, designed by renowned glass artist Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte glassworks. It dates from the 1960s. It is made using the fused glass t...
Murano 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
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
$576Sale 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
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
Extremely Rare Flavio Poli Glass Lion, 1930
By Flavio Poli
Located in Rome, IT
Lion Flavio Poli 1930 white glass "sommerso" Manufactured by IVAM Murano Measures: 39 x17 cm repaired with resin on a foreleg and in a part of the crest Literature: i...
Sommerso, Glass