Flavio Poli Sculptures

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

Collection of 11 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Seguso 1950s-60s

$4,960 / set

Collection of 11 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Seguso 1950s-60s

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

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Red Murano Glass Sculptural Centerpiece, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Design

$556

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Murano Glass, Stained Glass

1960's Italian Murano Glass Sommerso Teardrop Sculpture by Flavio Poli

$450

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.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Art Glass

Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953

$825

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Art Glass

Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953

$825

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Art Glass

Escultura de murano Flavio poli

$1,700

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...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso sculptured fish designed by Flavio Ploi

$568Sale Price|20% Off

Archimede Seguso sculptured fish designed by Flavio Ploi

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in SYDNEY, AU

A pair of Murano fish sculpture. The main body in red glass and tail in clear glass with gold fleck.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Sculpture

$1,650

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...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Glass 'Shell' Sculpture by Flavio Poli, for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano

$3,173

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.

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1950s Italian Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Extremely Rare Flavio Poli Glass Lion, 1930

$4,496

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...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Sommerso, Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Art Deco Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Art Deco Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare Murano hand blown controlled bubbles in clear Italian art glass conch seashell sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, model # 17503. It is publi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Flavio Poli Sculptures

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

Flavio Poli Bull Murano Glass, 1950, Italy

$1,775

Flavio Poli Bull Murano Glass, 1950, Italy

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

Flavio Poli bull Murano glass, 1950, Italy.

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1950s European Other Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Murano Glass

A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Plater Bust of a Man

$2,248

H 24.81 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in

A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Plater Bust of a Man

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern plaster display bust captures refined Italian elegance with distinct Art Deco influences. Crafted as a mannequin head for a haberdashery or hat...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Plaster

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase

$1,467Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.6 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Sculptures

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

Flavio Poli Murano Yellow Faceted Glass Ashtray

$887

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 Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Glass Vase 3 Encased Colors Red, Green Clear Seguso

$1,200

H 15 in W 5 in D 1.75 in

Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Glass Vase 3 Encased Colors Red, Green Clear Seguso

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Miami, FL

Original Flavio Poli Sommerso Glass Murano Seguso Vase encased with 3 different colors, dark red, green and transparent. Made in Italy in the late 1960. Looks stunning in any angle. ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s

$585

H 3.75 in W 3.55 in D 3.75 in

Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s. Cute open wings sta...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Vanity Jewelry Powder Box

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.25 in Dm 7.25 in

Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Vanity Jewelry Powder Box

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and elegant, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass vanity jewelry or powder box. The piece is attributed to designer Archimede Seguso. The entire piece is...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Italian mid-century modern ceramic fish-shaped sculpture, 1950s

$177

H 9.45 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in

Italian mid-century modern ceramic fish-shaped sculpture, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern ceramic fish-shaped sculpture, 1950s Fish-shaped sculpture in colored and glazed ceramic. The rounded body features front opening with wavy profile. The in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Ceramic

Murano Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli

$2,366

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 Sculptures

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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 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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Sculptures

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

Murano Sommerso Red Faceted Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1960´s

$306Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Livio Seguso Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy

$3,313

H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Livio Seguso Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy

By Livio Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Murano glass sculpture designed by Livio Seguso, Italy, 1970's. Clear and smoked hand blown glass. Incised signature to underside an...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Multi Faceted Bowl

$899Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.76 in W 5.12 in D 3.75 in

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Multi Faceted Bowl

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte multi faceted purple and soft blue Murano glass Sommerso bowl, Italy, 1960s. This hand blown glass bowl is made of purple glass...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Sculptures

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Sculptures

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Flavio Poli sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Flavio Poli sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of murano glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Flavio Poli sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Flavio Poli were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Marcello Fantoni, Fulvio Bianconi, and Ercole Barovier. Prices for Flavio Poli sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $300 and can go as high as $44,542, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,514.