Flavio Poli Bottles

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.

Find vintage Flavio Poli decorative objects, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs.

Creator: Flavio Poli

Murano Glass Large Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D´Arte, Italy, 1960s

$3,350Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Glass Large Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D´Arte, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

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 Bottles

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Purple Red Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Purple Red Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso lavender purple and bright red Italian art glass vanity perfume bottle. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte Company. Similar ...

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

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

Vase Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Design 1960s Murano Art Glass

$477

Vase Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Design 1960s Murano Art Glass

By Flavio Poli

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Vase bottle Flavio Poli for Seguso design 1960s Murano Art Glass, orange color very particular.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

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Murano Glass

Vase Bottle Flavio Poli for Seguso Design 1960s Murano Art Glass Corroso Model

$733

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.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Jug by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ca. 1962

$1,985

Murano Art Glass Jug by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ca. 1962

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Murano Art Glass Jug by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ca. 1962 A Murano art glass jug designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ca. 1962. Cristallo antico...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Blue Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano, Italy, 1960s

$603Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in

Blue Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso, Flavio Poli

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

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

$3,829

H 10.24 in Dm 7.88 in

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...

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

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Blown Glass

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 Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

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 Bottles

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte

$2,500

H 13.78 in Dm 8.27 in

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

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 Bottles

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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 Bottles

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

$Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Seguso Design, Italy, 1960s, 3.93\"$

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Seguso Design, Italy, 1960s, 3.93\"

$680

H 9.44 in Dm 3.93 in

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

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Murano Glass

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

$1,196

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 Bottles

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso Technique, Green, 1960s

$640

H 8.26 in Dm 3.93 in

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

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Murano Glass

Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s

$2,325

H 3.67 in W 11.93 in D 7.09 in

Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s. A very large Murano sommerso art glass bowl. Designed by Flavio Poli or Mario ...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Vase Seguso Vetri D'Arte Flavio Poli Sommerso Gold Barovier

$2,450

H 11.25 in Dm 6 in

Murano Art Glass Vase Seguso Vetri D'Arte Flavio Poli Sommerso Gold Barovier

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and exceptional murano art glass vase attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte. This unique large vase was hand made on the Venetian island of Murano, Italy. Executed...

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

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Ensemble of 'A Scavo' Murano Art Glass Vases and Vessels

$5,743 / set

H 5.83 in Dm 2.96 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Ensemble of 'A Scavo' Murano Art Glass Vases and Vessels

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Vittorio Rigattieri

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Wonderful collection / ensemble of 'a Scavo' colored / coloured glass vases and vessels by Vittorio Rigatierri, who took over from Marco Pinzoni as Artistic Director in 1971 until 19...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Bottles

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"A Scavo" Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Artistic Glass Vases Murano, Italy, 1960s

$526

H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

"A Scavo" Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Artistic Glass Vases Murano, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Murano glass vase "A SCAVO" attributable to Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. Elegant in shape and extraordinary craftsmanship, with the use of the Scavo technique to r...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Bottles

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Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Previously Available Items

Submerged Murano Glass Bottle Attributed to Flavio Poli 1960s

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H 8.86 in Dm 5.12 in

Submerged Murano Glass Bottle Attributed to Flavio Poli 1960s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, MI

Multicolored submerged Murano glass bottle, whose creation is attributed to Flavio Poli in the 1960s Ø cm 13 h cm 22,5 Flavio Poli was born in 1900 in Chioggia and is known for be...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

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Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Blue Lavender Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Bottle

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H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Blue Lavender Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Bottle

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso sapphire blue and light lavender Italian art glass perfume bottle. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. It has an ...

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

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

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 Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

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 Bottles

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Gold Leaf

Poli Designed Seguso Blu-Rubino Flask with Leaf Blade Stopper, c1955

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H 13.31 in Dm 3.67 in

Poli Designed Seguso Blu-Rubino Flask with Leaf Blade Stopper, c1955

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Poli Designed Seguso Blu-Rubino Flask with Leaf Blade Stopper, c1955 Although unsigned - as was the case with all such pieces - this flask is entirely typical of Flavio Poli's renow...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Bottles

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Sommerso

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Purple Red Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

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H 6.25 in Dm 4 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Purple Red Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso purple and red Italian art glass vanity perfume bottle. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte Company. The piece has an original "Made In...

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

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

Bottle in Acid-Etched Green Murano Glass Seguso 1960s Flavio Poli

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H 17.33 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Bottle in Acid-Etched Green Murano Glass Seguso 1960s Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bottle in acid-etched green Murano glass seguso 1960s Flavio Poli.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Purple Murano Glass Bottle, Italy 1950s

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H 16.54 in W 1.58 in D 3.94 in

Flavio Poli for Seguso Purple Murano Glass Bottle, Italy 1950s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Naples, IT

Beautiful large bottle with stopper in the popular Submerged glass technique, the design was by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte in the 19...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Glass Bottle with Stopper, 1960s

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H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 3.25 in

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Glass Bottle with Stopper, 1960s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in New York, NY

Seguso Vetri d'Arte elegant bottle with stopper, Italy, 1960s. This exquisite piece was made using the Sommerso technique of glassmaking in Verde Rosso Cinese Giallo colors - green, ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Blue Yellow Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

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H 4.75 in Dm 4 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Blue Yellow Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso blue and yellow Italian art glass perfume bottle. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte Company. The bottle has a layer of light blue ove...

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

Materials

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

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Quilted Gold Italian Art Glass Vanity Box Bottles

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H 7.25 in Dm 3 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Quilted Gold Italian Art Glass Vanity Box Bottles

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

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Rare and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear, diamond quilted design and gold accents Italian art glass powder box and perfume bottle set. Documented to designer Flavi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Flavio Poli Bottles

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Blue Aqua Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

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H 7 in W 2.5 in D 3 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Blue Aqua Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue and aqua Italian art glass perfume bottle. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The bottle has the original stopper. It has an oval shape, thinner on the side view. The glass has a low glow under black lights...

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

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

Flavio Poli Seguso Monumental Great Bottle Murano Glass Red Color Longilineal

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H 22.05 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Flavio Poli Seguso Monumental Great Bottle Murano Glass Red Color Longilineal

By Flavio Poli

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Flavio Poli Seguso monumental great bottle Murano Glass Red Color Longilineal, 1965.

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Flavio Poli bottles for sale on 1stDibs.

Flavio Poli bottles 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 bottles, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bottles 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 bottles by Barovier&Toso, Salviati, and Alfredo Barbini. Prices for Flavio Poli bottles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $1,985, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,500.