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What is Sommerso art glass?

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What is Sommerso art glass?
Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Archimede Seguso Furniture on 1stDibs
A Murano 1950s Berry-form Frosted Glass Pendant Light by Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in San Francisco, CA
the frosted and ribbed bullicante (controlled bubble) ovoid shade emanating alternating clear glass foliate fronds
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso Signed Bowl, Green Glass with Iridescence, Serenella 18 Green
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Massif rigadin technique, green with deep iridescence. Hand opened. Typical Archimede Seguso Serenella 18 green. Hard to find, part of a beautiful collection listed in his quaderni. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass baby duck bird figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Bianco Nero" serie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

1950 Archimede Seguso Scavo Peach Color Frosted Vase Italy Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Seguso Italy Scavo Blown Murano Glass frosted peach color Glass vase, vessel, Centerpiece Mid-Century Modern made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy circa in late 1950s. This stu...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Murano glass sconces by Archimède Séguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of Murano glass sconces Shade with golden acid Murano glass Polished brass fixture Great condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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