Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
1960s Gorgeous Turquoise Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous tourqouise ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. So rare to find it in this color.
The item is in excellent condition....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Red Orange Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Murano art glass vase in shades of Red and Orange. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s.
Vibrant colors: Red and orange glass with...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1960s Stunning Blue Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Blue and Yellow Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy
The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly
Dimension:
2,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
MidCentury Turquoise and yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the turquoise body is submerged in a very slightly yellow mass. (Color variant Gia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Green Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-century Modern Glass bowl. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the green body is submerged in a green mass. (Color variant Verde)
Every item LA ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Cup Alfa Romeo by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
1960s Astonishing Large Grey Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing large grey ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. It's a sculpture, so rare to find in this dimension. This ashtray or bowl is a t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
xl 1.7kg Murano Glass Sommerso "diamond" Bowl Ashtray by Flavio Poli Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass ash tray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed by Flavio Poli and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Gorgeous Brown Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous brown ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. No chips or other, this item is perfect in excellent condition.
Dimension;...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
1960s Stunning Large Murano Pink Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning large pink ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made in Italy.
No chips or other, this item is perfect...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Red and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the red body is submerged in a very slightly blue mass. (Color variant Rosso – Zaf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sommerso, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Pink Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass. (Color variant Pink)
Every item LA St...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Ruby and Bronze Italian Murano Glass Vases for Seguso, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Blue and Black Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass Bowl. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the black body is submerged in a very slightly turquoise mass. (Color variant Nero...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Red, Sapphire Blue, White Tear Drop Cased Glass Bowl Vintage
By Flavio Poli
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous vintage Italian Murano Flavio Poli triple cased glass bowl has luscious colors of red and sapphire blue double cased with white. The sha...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Red Lighter in Murano Glass, 60's, Mint Vintage Condition
The lighter in murano glass by Flavio Poli is a luxury piece of Italian design from the 1...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Collection of 11 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Seguso 1950s-60s
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Stunning Murano Ochre Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Ochre ashtray or catchall in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in Italy
No chips or other, this item is perfect in excellent condition.
Dimensions:...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1950 Flavio Poli Glass _ Seguso "Submerged" Murano Glass Green Yellow Bottle
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Brescia, IT
Flavio Poli
Seguso Glassworks
Venice, 1950
Bottle
"Submerged" Yellow and Green Murano Glass
Seguso adhesive label
Perfette condizioni
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tri-Color Murano Glass Ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy, partially collapsed and thick decorative small bowl or ashtray composed of 3-colored glass: salmon, light blue and clear. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured at Seguso in...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$210 Sale Price
25% Off
SEGUSO - FLAVIO POLI - Posacenere in vetro di Murano - Vetro sommerso 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
FLAVIO POLI per SEGUSO - Vetro sommerso - MURANO 1960
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Cup Alfa Romeo by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Wonderful blue cup Alfa Romeo by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
Hand blown Murano glass.
Bibl.: F. Deboni "Murano 900", Bocca, Milano 1996, pag.229 fig.145
M.Heiremans, Seguso Vetri D'Ar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase Glass Seguso Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in CABA, AR
This Flavio Poli sommerso glass vase, dating back to the vibrant era of the 1970s, exudes an air of timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted in a striking V form, it seamlessly ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Vilnius, LT
Small mid-century Italian handmade Murano glass vase in ambra colour created by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1950/60s.
Signed on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Gold and Emerald Green Glass Candlesticks by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian handblown gold and emerald glass candlesticks by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Glasses and Carafe in Murano Glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Milan, Italy
Set of six glasses and bottle in pulegoso glass designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte in 1940. The dimensions of the carafe are H 30 cm x Diameter 18 cm.
Biography
Designe...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Green and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, orange and green.
It is a vintage item, therefo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli Pocket Emptier Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli pocket Emptier Murano glass, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Flavio Poli Murano Red and Yellow Uranium Sommerso Oblong Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage Murano Flavio Poli hand blown glass oblong bowl or serving piece is from the 60's. It is red with a yellow rim that has uranium in it which is very desirable. T...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Blue Yellow Vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Miami, FL
A Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli.
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1950s Italian Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art 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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
Seguso Flavio Poli Vase Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Flavio Poli vase Murano glass, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Flavio Poli Design for Seguso Design Glass Submerged Vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Biella, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso design vase glass years 1955 submerged glass vase
Perfect condition a, very rare.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Murano sommerso art glass freeform vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Timeless! This freefrom vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso italy 1960. Made fully by hand using the Sommerso technique. Capturing multiple layers of colour between clear glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Faceted Diamond Murano Ashtray by Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faceted diamond ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano, Italy, 1960's. Colorful and clear glass combination with multi polished surfaces. Includes the original piece to extinguish...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Red and blue Murano ashtray from the 60s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Amazing red and blue ashtray by Flavio Poli in Murano glass. Made in Italy. It is a sculpture
The item is in very good condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Flavio Poli Green Raw Glass Candle Holder Duck Seguso, 1950s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Munich, DE
Duck sculpture candle holder designed by Flavio Poli in the 1950s.
Seguso paper sticker included.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ashtray Bowl
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass ashtray / bowl. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri D' Arte company, circa 1940s. Simi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Dark Green Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the green body is submerged in a brown mass. (Color variant Nero)
Every item LA S...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Glasses and Bottle in Murano Glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Set of six glasses and bottle in pulegoso glass designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte in 1940. The dimensions of the bottle are H 22 cm x W 14 cm x D 6 cm
Biography
Design...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Flavio Poli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Murano Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Flavio Poli serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Flavio Poli were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Alfredo Barbini, Aldo Londi, and Barovier&Toso. Prices for Flavio Poli serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $193 and can go as high as $8,761, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $870.
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