Sommerso Decorative Objects

Made in Italy, 1980s. This is a high-quality handmade Sommerso glass decorative item. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent ...

Striking, sculptural Murano glass vase features minimal shape and deep, jewel-toned palette. Dark teal blue glass dominates the design; it is encased in clear glass in sommerso tech...

A large, unusual and dramatic hand blown mid century Murano art glass sculpture of a seagull with a fish on the crest of a wave, attributed to Alfredo Barbini for Salviati and made i...

Beautiful and rare vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass double spout flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and created in the "Pulve...

Sommerso Glass Vases by Kurt Wokan for Ingrid Glashütte, 1970s. Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ingrid Glas Bark vases designed by Kurt Wokan in Germany in the 1970s. Thick and heavy bar...

Striking Organic Modern bowl was hand blown with fluid, folded edge. The colored yellow, mottled blue, and mocha brown glass inclusions were placed in abstract, graphic pattern on amber and yellow background, with the whole structure enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. Minimal color palette balances complex shape of the piece, and the subtle flow of the pattern guides the eye along the folded glass surfaces. The vase is signed and dated by the artist on the bottom. Founded in 1979 by brothers Matthew and Thomas Buechner III in Corning's Market Street District, Vitrix Hot Glass Studio is regarded among America's prominent contemporary glass studios. Thomas Kelly is an established glass artist working in Vitrix Hot Glass studio in Corning, New York. He started in the glass studios of Alex Brand and Thomas Buechner where he had the opportunity to learn from two distinctly different artists, each having their own unique talents; Kelly worked for 10 years with Thomas Buechner III at Vitrix Hot Glass Studio, developing his glass working skills and aesthetic sensitivity. At Vitrix, visiting artists such as Lino Tagliapietra and Fritz Dreisbach...

Sculptural, heavy Mid Century Modern clear glass decorative vase or vessel was created by Carl Erickson for Erickson Glass Works. The vase is decorated with controlled bubbles that are radiating upwards from its base; asymmetrical, free-flowing rim juxtaposes the regular bubble's pattern, guiding the eye along the lines of the piece. The vase is signed by the artist in etching on the bottom; it is in good vintage condition with slight, age-appropriate signs of use on the bottom. This piece will work very well in any style of interior or would make a great gift for an art and design enthusiast. Carl Erickson (1899-1966) worked at Pairpoint Manufacturing Company, joining his father as an apprentice and spending the next 20 years developing a high level of craftsmanship, including precision use of controlled bubbles, a technique often associated with Pairpoint, that was widely used by Erickson in his own glass designs. In the early 1930s he was employed by Libbey Glass and from 1937 - by the Blenko Glass Company. After leaving Blenko, Carl founded his own art glass studio in Bremen, Ohio in 1943. Erickson glass was hand blown, so no two pieces could be identical. Erickson made reproductions for a number of museums, including the Smithsonian Institution of Washington, D.C., Old Sturbridge Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Corning Museum of Glass, and the Ohio State Historical Society Museum. Many of his glass creations have been selected for display at several distinguished museums, and in 1953 a traveling display...

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown grays and blacks feathered design Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Toso company...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso soft transparent champagne with a hint of purple Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little blue murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 10 5/8" tall x 6 1/2" long x 3 1/2" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery. Literature: Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided. Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso bright orange Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 9 5/8" tall x 5 5/8" long x 3 3/8" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery. Literature: Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided. Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...

Made in Italy, 1960s. This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, red and yellow. It is a vintage item, therefore...

A very rare uranium glass sculpture of an asian chinese oriental figure in a kneeling or prayer position. Hand blown on the venetian island of murano in Italy during the mid 20th cen...

Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured by Orrefors. Sweden, 1970s. This hand blown glass va...

An unusual vintage Murano glass bud vase features colorful millefiori flowing along the lines of the vase on clear glass background. The vase is marked with oval blue foil "Made i...

Striking sculptural footed bowl with manipulated rim features blue and deep orange colored glass core, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. The graphic, free-flowing rim cr...

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks and a pink "Incalmo" rim Italian art glass sculptural bowl. The piece is created in the manner of designer Archimede Seguso...

Made in Italy, 1960s. This bowl / centerpiece / vide-poche is made in brown sommerso Murano glass with slight yellow shades and it is by Seguso. It is a vintage piece, therefore it...

Cobalt blue glass vase was designed and hand blown by Ann Concoran for Nourot Glass studio. The vase is decorated with multicolor, abstract fused glass design on the front and back ...

Empties pockets/Murano centerpiece, Made in Italy, 1970s.    This beautiful fish-shaped object is made of submerged glass . It has two predominant colors with shades that make this g...

Made in Italy, 1960s. This vase is made in red, orange and yellow sommerso Murano glass, a beautiful combination that creates a flame effect. The external part is ribbed. It is a v...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark amethyst and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative shell, vide-poche bowl. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 195...

This rare and unique murano art glass bird sculpture paperweight was hand made on the venetian island of murano in Italy. Crafted by master craftsmen during the mid 20th century in t...

Maestro Alberto Dona has been sculpting glass for three-quarters of a century. His work is characterized by the use of bold color and added dimension. Using standard techniques of th...

A refined Czech sommerso art glass vase, attributed to renowned designer Pavel Hlava, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. This sleek, geometric vase features a striking inner ru...

A rare and exceptional Murano glass sculpture by the acclaimed Alfredo Barbini, created in the 1950s for Weil Ceramics & Glass Co. This striking piece depicts three stylized parrots,...

This striking Formia Murano glass elephant sculpture showcases the masterful craftsmanship and distinctive aesthetic of Italian art glass. Hand-blown in deep black glass and enriched...

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...

This is a Large solid and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Big Apple Art Glass with colorful Murrine on the entire body, green stem, and a leaf on the top.

Abstract Murano glass sculpture of two lovers embracing is made in green, purple, and clear glass with gold flakes inclusions, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. The two figures are supported by a figurative base, done in clear glass with gold inclusions. Sandro Frattin opened his studio, La Vetreria Artistica TFZ Internazionale, in 1980s; he is renowned for his exceptional technical skills and creative use of ancient techniques in modern art objects. The sculpture is 14.35" high; it has the etched signature by artist on the bottom: Art 8/99 126/500 S Frattin.

A striking Murano sommerso glass bowl produced in Italy during the 1970s, combining exceptional clarity with bold colour in a modernist style form. The bowl is formed in clear Muran...

Fused glass vase features complex multilayered colored glass core in ruby red, beige, cream, and deep cobalt blue colors, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. Inclusion of ...

Elegant handblown Sommerso glass bowl or vide poche by celebrated Swedish designer Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, circa 1960s. This striking piece features deep red encased in clear, he...

Eye-catching hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. Large size bowl. This stunning flow...

A gorgeous organic modern murano art glass shell form vase bowl sculpture that resembles a flower, cornucopia or abstract wave. Made entirely by hand on the venetian island of murano...

Beautiful, unusual Czech hand blown Summers red, abstract design, single flower (soliflore) art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to the designer Pavel Havelka. The piece is...

A striking faceted Murano Sommerso vase from the 1960s, attributed to Flavio Poli. This elegant piece showcases the masterful Sommerso technique, featuring a deep brown core submerge...

A rare and exquisite magnum murano art glass aquarium paperweight sculpture. Hand made on the venetian island of murano in Italy, this gorgeous aquatic paperweight sculpture features...

Fused glass vase features complex multilayered colored glass core in ruby red, beige, cream, and deep cobalt blue colors, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. Rounded form o...

Very rare and exquisite Archimede Seguso Murano art glass vase designed in the iconic carnevale or carnival technique for Tiffany & Co circa 1987. This fantastic seguso murano ar...

Hand blown Organic Design Bright Yellow Art Glass Vase. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching and colorful centerpiece vase has organic design and vibrant acid yellow...

Large Hand Blown Murano Sommerso Yellow White Alabastro Glass Bowl with Folded Rim. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. Biomorphic shaped and Vibrant yellow glass over opal...

Beautiful, and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown white with sapphire blue rim and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. The piece is attributed to the Fratelli Toso company...

Made in Italy, 1960s. This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, yellow and blue. It is a vintage item, therefor...

Vintage Murano art glass bowl or ashtray features freeform lobed form with 3 scalloped rim segments, done in blue and green cased glass. The tactile shape is enhanced with 3 biomorph...

Vintage studio art glass vase features a rounded form with wide opening with flared rim, showcasing a complex layered brown, red, ochre, and blue colored glass decor, encased in lay...

A rare and unusual Murano sommerso art glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso. This unique vase features a graceful thin elongated neck with a round disc shaped body. Using th...

Pink Gold Flecks Murano Art Glass bowl, ashtray or vide-poche, Italy 1950s Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Pink and clear glass with Aventurine gold fleck inclussions. Stunning or...

Vintage sculptural art glass paperweight features a free-flowing central core of cobalt blue and white colored glass and controlled bubbles, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso tech...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...

Stunning, rare heavy handblown vase with cobalt blue and black spiral in clear glass by Soichiro Sasakura of Sasaki glass. Very contemporary aesthetic that would be perfect in reside...

Monumental XXL faceted sommerso smoke grey and clear art glass block vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s. Grey glass submerged into clear glass using the Sommers...

Sommerso Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970 Heavy sculptural sommerso glass vase attributed to Miloslav Klinger, executed in layered smoky grey and aquamarin...

Made in Italy, 1980s. This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass and is signed by Hora P. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considere...

Cool Murano Sommerso art glass bowl in pink, purple and lavender glass with air bubbles. Galliano Ferro, Italy, 1950-1960s This beautiful hand blown glass bowl has a decorative desi...

Striking Scandinavian Modern art glass vase was designed by Karin Hammar and hand blown by Stockholms Glasbruk. Graphic, geometrical body of the vase was...

Vintage sculptural art glass paperweight features a free-flowing central core of light amber glass and controlled bubbles, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. Reflective ...

Sculptural Organic Modern Green Murano Glass Vase with Pulled Details, Italy, 1950s. Attributed to Seguso. Extra large size. Eye-catching Sommerso yellow-green hand-blown Murano vase...

Striking sculptural footed bowl with pulled and manipulated rim has color shift from amber to deep green on the rim; the asymmetrical, free-flowing rim creates an organic mood and g...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark amethyst and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative vanity jewelry box / lidded jar. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, ...

Vintage Murano glass bowl features sculptural biomorphic form; the triangular bowl with rounded corners is made of opaline light blue glass, encased in substantial layer of clear gla...