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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1960 Flavio Poli for Seguso Pink Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Vase Teardrop Shape
By Flavio Poli, Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Flavio Poli designed tall, narrow pink Murano glass vase with a teardrop shape made in Italy for Seguso Vetri d’Arte. The Italian hand-blown glasswork is crafted using the Somm...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Large Flavio Poli for Seguso Blue Murano Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning large mid-century modern Italian art glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte during the 1960s. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this masterwork exemplifies t...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Set of 3, Italy, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and sculptural set of three Murano glass vases designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, circa 1950. Exemplifying the mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) t...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Seguso Design, Italy, 1960s, 3.93\"
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing vase By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: diam 3,93 x 9,44 H inches diam 10 cm x 24 H cm
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green and yellow vase by Flavio Poli in submerged Murano glass. Not easy to find it in these colors. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 4,33 x 2,36 x 12,20...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso Technique, Green, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s This striking Murano glass vase, designed by the renowned Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, is a quintessential example of mid-century Italian glassmaking. Showcasing Poli's...
Murano Glass
Beautiful Seguso Murano Sommerso Alabaster Glass Vase by Flavio Poli Italy 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite vintage Murano glass vase was designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte in Venice, Italy, circa 1960s. Beautifully executed in the celebrated Sommerso technique,...
Art Glass
Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 60s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Large Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vases Designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato in Italy in the 60s
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Italian Murano Sommerso Faceted Diamond Vase Mid Century
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning heavy Sommerso vase in purple / yellow by Flavio Poli for Murano. Circa 1960s Beautiful ,elegant and nice clean condition. Diamond shape.
Blown Glass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Pulegoso Green Gold Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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...
Gold Leaf
A 1970s Modern Purple and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking 1970s Murano art glass vase is a masterful example of the "Sommerso" (submerged) technique, attributed to the renowned Italian designer Flavio Poli. The sculptural, bio...
Murano Glass
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte A vintage art glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice circa 1961. The...
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century Murano large centerpiece in mouth-blown sommerso Murano glass in a stunning light emeral and amber color. This elegant and highly sculptural piece was designed...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Alfa Romeo Car Racing Trophy Murano Glass Vase / Cup by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
'Alfa Romeo' glass coupe Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1950s Wonderful blue cup Alfa Romeo by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Hand blown Murano glass. Fantastic Piece of Automob...
Murano Glass
$3,210Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Glass Large Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D´Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Valencia, VC
Seguso Vetri D’Arte Bottle Vase by Flavio Poli, Documented A striking and rare large bottle vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D’Arte, created during his time as the comp...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Italian Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase By Flavio Poli, Italy 70s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare murano sommerso glass vasse from the 70s era. Designed by Flavio Poli. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 31 cm D 12 cm Hole 0.8 cm
Murano Glass
$472Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso Technique, Pink, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant mid-century modern Sommerso glass vase designed by the master glassmaker Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte in Murano, Italy. Dating back to the 1960s, this exquisite piece ...
Murano Glass
Murano glass vase by Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d’Arte, 1958, Italy
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Uccle, BE
Murano glass vase by Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d’Arte. Oval necked vase. Referenced in the Seguso archives under number 12089 The model designed in 1958. In sommerso glass, the blue ...
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953 A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio P...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Flavio Poli Sommerso Orange Italian Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso orange to clear Italian art glass ribbed flower bud vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The vase is publish...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Rare Art Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Art Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte A rare art glass vase designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice around 1961. The vase ...
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Cobalt Blue Murano glass vase by Sommerso, Italy 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 5 spectacular Mid Century Modern vases. They are done in Cobalt Blue Murano glass and are designed for a single flower. They are shaped as a tear drop. ...
Murano Glass
Rare 20cm pink Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for SEGUSO, Murano, Italy 1970
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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
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
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase by Cenedese, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Cenedese, Flavio Poli
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.
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
Vase in Red and Yellow Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase in Red and Yellow Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso A vintage art glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in the 1950s. T...
Art Glass
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...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Opal Pink 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 pink opalescent Italian art glass ribbed flower bud vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, model number 7795. Similar v...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline 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
Flavio Poli Murano Art Glass Vessel
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald-green and yellow Italian Murano art glass vessel, by Flavio Poli, for glassmaking company Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italian midcentury modern design period, circa mid-...
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Brown, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking Murano Sommerso block vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s, showcasing his mastery of color layering and geometric form. This ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli for Mandruzzato Submerged Faceted Murano Glass Vase, 1960
By Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Naples, IT
Gorgeous mid-century submerged glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato Superb combination of blue and yellow enclosed in an angular block of clear glass, using ...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s Mid-Century
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Ljubljana, SI
An exceptional art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in very good condition. Dimensions: 29 cm H x 11 cm W x 11 cm.
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Valva Vase Model 9826 for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy 1954
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Flavio Poli Valva vase Model 9826 for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy 1954 Reference: Seguso Vetri d'Arte / M. Heiremans.
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking Murano Sommerso block vase from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli. This beautifully faceted piece features a bold red interior l...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Murano Sommerso Red Glass Vases by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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
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...
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
Set of 2 Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Designed by Flavio Poli Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase set of 2 Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases set was designed by Flavio Poli and produce...
Murano Glass
$576Sale Price|20% Off
Large Murano Faceted Sommerso Amber, Yellow & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Impressive large Murano glass vase attributed to Flavio Poli, showcasing the masterful Sommerso technique for which Murano glassmaking is internationally renowned. The vase features ...
Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass, Art Glass
20th Century, Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was a glass designer based in Venice, Italy. Poli joined the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company in 1934 as a design consultant. During his time at the company he wor...
Glass
Seguso "Flavio Poli" Vase Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso vase.
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Red Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful red and yellow hand blown Murano glass vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s. Red glass with a layer of yellow glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique. Amazing organic design and eye-catching colors. Lovely to be used as flower vase or decorative vase. To be exhibited alone or with other vases and bowls as a part of a larger Murano glass collection...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, 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
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
Scarce Sommerso Green, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking and scarce Murano Sommerso block vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s. This expertly crafted piece showcases Poli’s signatur...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
$1,601Sale Price|20% Off
xxl 30cm 2.9kg Murano Glass Sommerso Cube Vase by Flavio Poli., Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Flavio Poli attributed and produced ...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1960s A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli & Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Corroso Sommerso Vase, Italy 1957
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
Flavio Poli Vase Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli vase.
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano, circa 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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
‘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
Vase in Green and Amber Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase in Green and Amber Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso A vintage art glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in the 1960s. ...
Art 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
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 Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Bean-Shaped Submerged Glass Vase, Murano 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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...
Murano Glass
$560Sale 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
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
Flavio Poli Sommerso “Teardrop” vase Murano glass Seguso Italy 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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