Flavio Poli Figurative 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 Figurative Sculptures

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Art 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 Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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 Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown 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 Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

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 Figurative Sculptures

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

Archimede Seguso sculptured fish designed by Flavio Ploi

$568Sale Price|20% Off

Archimede Seguso sculptured fish designed by Flavio Ploi

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Extremely Rare Flavio Poli Glass Lion, 1930

$4,447

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Sommerso, Glass

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Glass Swan in Zanfirico

$472Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.2 in W 2.8 in D 4.5 in

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Glass Swan in Zanfirico

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte swan figure with dark brown zanfirico and white netting. Gold fleck to base ,wings and head.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Flavio Poli Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

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

$1,451Sale 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 Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

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 Figurative Sculptures

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

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

$3,744

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

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

$579

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

Amber Yellow Murano "Sommerso" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Flavio Poli 1960

$784

H 2.56 in Dm 6.5 in

Amber Yellow Murano "Sommerso" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Flavio Poli 1960

By Flavio Poli

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful bowl or ashtray made in a spectacular ambered yellow Murano glass using the "Sommerso" technique. This unique piece is attributed to Flavio Poli and was produced in Venice,...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

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 Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Blown Glass Vase Model 7609, Italy, 1940s

$2,450

H 6.5 in Dm 5.75 in

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Blown Glass Vase Model 7609, Italy, 1940s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

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...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli

$2,340

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Livio Seguso Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy

$3,276

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 Figurative 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 Figurative 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

$303Sale 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 Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli

$6,400

H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Flavio Poli Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

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Poli Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Red Pink Gold Italian Art Glass Woman Sculpture

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Poli Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Red Pink Gold Italian Art Glass Woman Sculpture

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Kissimmee, FL

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Flavio Poli Figurative Sculptures

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By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Kissimmee, FL

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

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Flavio Poli Figurative Sculptures

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Large Size Fish Sculpture, in Sommerso Murano Glass, by Flavio Poli, circa 1970s

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Large Size Fish Sculpture, in Sommerso Murano Glass, by Flavio Poli, circa 1970s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Dallas, TX

Large size fish sculpture, made in Sommerso Murano glass, by Flavio Poli, circa 1970s, Italy. Blue and red hues and clear glass, with air bubbles inside. Hand blown Murano work. E...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Figurative Sculptures

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Large Size Fish Sculpture, Blue Sommerso Murano Glass, by Flavio Poli, 1970s

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H 6.3 in W 21.65 in D 4.33 in

Large Size Fish Sculpture, Blue Sommerso Murano Glass, by Flavio Poli, 1970s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Dallas, TX

Large size fish sculpture, made in Sommerso Murano glass, by Flavio Poli, circa 1970s. Italy. Blue hues and clear glass, with air bubbles inside. Hand blown Murano work. Excellent...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Figurative Sculptures

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Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Green Italian Art Glass Taurus Bull Figure Sculpture

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

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Very rare Murano handblown green Italian art glass "Taurus" bull sculpture. Documented to designers Flavio Poli and Archimede Seguso for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, circa 1930s....

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Flavio Poli Figurative Sculptures

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

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Pink Italian Art Glass Conch Shell Sculpture

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H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Pink Italian Art Glass Conch Shell Sculpture

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Kissimmee, FL

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

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

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Art Deco Italian Art Glass Seashell

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H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

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Located in Kissimmee, FL

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Flavio Poli figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Flavio Poli figurative 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 figurative sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original figurative sculptures by Flavio Poli were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider figurative sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi, Renato Anatra, and C.I.A. Manna. Prices for Flavio Poli figurative sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $300 and can go as high as $4,960, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,320.