Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

Italian, 1900-1984

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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Creator: Flavio Poli

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Pulegoso Green Gold Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Pulegoso Green Gold Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass perfume scent bottle. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, circa 1930-40s. Unsure of t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

Large, Heavy Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Ashtray 1950s Faceted Red Blue Glass

$923

Large, Heavy Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Ashtray 1950s Faceted Red Blue Glass

By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Murano Vase by Flavio Poli

$450

Murano Vase by Flavio Poli

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Murano Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture

$1,250

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Flavio Poli Sommerso Turquoise Blue Yellow Diamond Faceted Murano Art Glass Bowl

$850Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.96 in Dm 4.73 in

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...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Yellow Faceted Glass Ashtray

$910

H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Flavio Poli Murano Yellow Faceted Glass Ashtray

By Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful faceted Murano glass ashtray in yellow color attributed to Flavio Poli, circa 1950s. The color changes depending on the light. Neon yellow under white ligth and more orang...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Triangular Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Red & Yellow

$716

H 2.68 in W 3.47 in D 3.08 in

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Triangular Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Red & Yellow

By Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

Flavio Poli Seguso Faceted Decorative Bowl or Ashtray in Murano Glass Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangular ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s. Red and yellow glass ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli & Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Corroso Sommerso Vase, Italy 1957

$3,886

H 10.24 in Dm 7.88 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

Flavio Poli, Cenedese Murano Glass Vase

$2,400

H 11.5 in W 5.75 in D 4.5 in

Flavio Poli, Cenedese Murano Glass Vase

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.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte

$2,100

H 13.78 in Dm 8.27 in

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

This stunning handblown vase was handblown on the Venetian island of Murano by Seguso- one of Italy's most illustrious producers. The Scavo finished glass, realised in a beautiful aq...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Murano sommerso glass faceted vase by Flavio Poli , 1970s

$643

H 9.06 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Faceted Murano Glass

$364

H 3.15 in Dm 5.12 in

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Faceted Murano Glass

By Flavio Poli

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or decorative bowl. It is made according to the technique of ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Bean-Shaped Submerged Glass Vase, Murano 1950s

$1,214

H 5.04 in W 3.75 in D 6.3 in

Flavio Poli Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Bean-Shaped Submerged Glass Vase, Murano 1950s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This elegant bean-shaped vase, designed by Flavio Poli (1900–1984) for Seguso Vetri d’Arte around 1950, exemplifies the refined artistry of Murano glassmaking in the mid-20th century...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Sommerso Murano Glass

$522

H 2.76 in Dm 4.73 in

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Sommerso Murano Glass

By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or bowl. It is made according to the technique of sommerso wh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli

$2,429

H 12.6 in W 1.97 in D 5.52 in

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...

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1960s Italian Vintage Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase Mid Century

$4,650

H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Previously Available Items

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Pulegoso Pink Gold Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

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H 6.25 in Dm 3.25 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Pulegoso Pink Gold Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass perfume bottle. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, circa 1946-1955. The model number...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

Murano Dish / Bowl Ore Astray, Flavio Poli

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H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in

Murano Dish / Bowl Ore Astray, Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small bowl or ashtray in Murano glass. Organic shape with green and amber shades in "sommerso" technique. Sommerso (Italian for "sommerso") is the Murano glass technique of creatin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Ashtray Murano Glass Design Flavio Poli, 1960s

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H 2.37 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in

Ashtray Murano Glass Design Flavio Poli, 1960s

By Flavio Poli

Located in taranto, IT

Murano glass heart-shaped ashtray, design flavio poli, 1960s, in shades of orange It measures 13 cm by 12 cm, in excellent storage conditions, without lesions or missing parts or ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture

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H 5.75 in W 3.25 in D 6.75 in

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Murano 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 amber brown Italian art glass squirrel figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Flavio Po...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink, Clear & Amber Art Glas Ovoid Vase

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H 7.49 in Dm 3.75 in

Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink, Clear & Amber Art Glas Ovoid Vase

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

Amazing ovoid shaped hand blown Murano glass sommerso vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s. This heavy sommerso block vase is made in pink and amber glass summe...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Baby Bear Cub Sculpture

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H 4.25 in W 2.75 in D 4.25 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Baby Bear Cub Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful older Murano hand blown clear glass, iridescent surface Italian art glass baby bear figure / sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte comp...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

Murano Blown Glass by Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1950s

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H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

Murano Blown Glass by Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1950s

By Flavio Poli

Located in IT

Vase made according by the Typical Murano glass technique called Sommerso which literally means submerged. It shows two layers of glass in two different colors where one is submerged...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

Seguso Vetri D Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Desk Clock

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H 6.5 in W 5.25 in D 6.5 in

Seguso Vetri D Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Desk Clock

By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

FREE Shipping Worldwide! See details below description. Elegant 1940s Murano Hand Blown Red, Bubbles and Gold Flecks Art Glass Desk Clock. Documented to the Seguso Vetri D' Arte c...

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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

Flavio Poli desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Flavio Poli desk accessories are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Flavio Poli desk accessories, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desk accessories by Flavio Poli were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desk accessories by Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Aldo Londi, and Salviati. Prices for Flavio Poli desk accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $1,650, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,080.