Sommerso Decorative Objects

This striking glass bowl, designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Mazzega, showcases the vivid use of color and organic shapes typical of Bianconi's work. Renowned for his artistic contribut...

Vintage sculptural paperweight features swirling structure of controlled bubbles, encased inside a clear glass layer in sommerso technique. The piece has elongated egg shape with soft, rounded edges, that directs the eye towards the central design element. Colorful fused glass in pastel blue, pink, and off-white colors forms abstract patterns, raising from the base of the paperweight and encompassing its curves, accentuate the shape of the piece, and slightly iridescent finish on the surface add color and visual interest to the piece. The piece is signed and dated in etching (GES 92) on the side near the base. Founded in 1978 in Seattle’s famed Pike Place Market, but moved to the historic Ballard neighborhood later on, Glass Eye Studio...

Sky Blue and Royal Blue Murano Glass Sommerso Tall Vase, Italy, 1950s. A gorgeous Murano glass Sommerso vase in shades of blue and organic design. The interior part is made in white ...

Lovely hand blown flower shaped Murano glass bowl in blue color and opaline glass. Attributed to Seguso Italy, 1960s. Opaline blue glass cased into clear klein blue glass with organi...

Vintage Midcentury Modern studio art glass centerpiece bowl features textured oval green glass spots on kingfisher blue glass background. It is listed on Whitefriars website as Deep...

A beautiful handblown Murano glass bowl in emerald green color cased into clear glass. Attributed to Seguso factory. Italy, 1960s. It has a central swirl decoration and triangular sh...

Vintage art glass sculpture features complex central structure of fused colored and dichroic glass with layered gold foil fragments, surrounded by controlled bubbles, encased inside...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the Avem company. One fish has a ...

Sculptural Organic Modern vase was hand blown with thin layer of red glass underlying the two-toned fused glass. The abstract, graphic pattern of dark red, almost burgundy colored fused glass on light beige background is swirling around the curves of the vase; the whole structure is enclosed in thin layer of clear glass in sommerso technique, adding depth and definition to the piece. Minimal shape of the vase allows the bold flow of the pattern to take the center stage. The vase is signed and dated by the artist on the bottom with "Vitrix Hot Glass...

Sculptural, colorful vase is decorated with wide band of polychrome splashes and glass threads on almost fully opaque black glass background; the band flows freely in asymmetric man...

Beautiful and elegant, vintage Murano hand blown pink, white and gold flecks Italian art glass matching pair of woman and man figurines / sculptures. Created in the manner of the Bar...

Vintage art glass perfume bottle features swirling structure of millefiori murines surrounding the central element of dichroic glass, encased inside a clear glass layer in sommerso ...

One of a kind hand blown multi-color rainbow stripped large vase with rope detail. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, Italy, 1950s. This stunning large tied r...

A tall dark smoke toned and clear Sommerso crystal glass vase designed by Nils Landberg (1907-1991) for Orrefors Glass, Sweden, circa 1950-1959. Beautiful vase from the 'Dusk' series...

Murano Art Glass Bowl, Italy, 1960s. Sinous Murano art Glass bowl with free form design in clear glass with spots and stripes in white and orange / red glass. Lovely to be used as rings bowl, candy bowl or decorative bowl. Place it alone or as a part of a Murano glass collection...

Murano art glass sculptural vase in gold inlaid. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1970s. Brilliant colors: Gold glass inlaid in clear glass usi...

Vintage studio art glass vase features an elongated form with wide rim opening; the semi-transparent off-white glass, used for the body of the vase, is juxtaposed with bright cobalt ...

Large Sommerso opaline green white & brown starry night murano glass round bowl Stunning hand blown Sommerso Murano glass pistache green, white and brown round geode bowl. Attributed...

The unusual vintage Murano glass vase features streamlined footed bowl form with rolled rim; the fused conical foot is visually separated from the rest of the vase by a layer of semi...

The bowl is clearly signed on the bottom with engraved "Orrefors" and production mark PU 3092/21. Nils Landberg (1907-1991) joined the engraving school at Orrefors and continued as...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso "Alexandrite" purple Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture. The piece is fully signed underneath, “Ogge...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural chunky vide-poche, bowl or ashtray. The piece is attributed to the Barovier e Toso company. The b...

Sculptural Organic Modern vase was hand blown with thin layer of gold foil fused over cobalt blue glass. The abstract, graphic pattern is swirling around the curves of the vase; the ...

Large round art glass paperweight features complex multicolored fused glass and controlled bubbles core, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. Colorful fused glass elements...

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flowers mosaic with heart centers and bullseye murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso compan...

A cool midcentury blue and clear Sommerso glass hexagonal faceted vase. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Blue glass with a layer of deep blue glass summerged into clear glass...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company. The bo...

Large Hand Blown Murano Sommerso Orange White Alabastro Glass Bowl with Folded Rim and Gold Dust. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. Biomorphic shaped orange glass over wh...

Mid-Century Modern Sommerso faceted Murano bowl in grey and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s. 10 Faceted faces in grey color submerged into clear glass using the...

Elevate your art collection with this incredibly rare and exquisite Cenedese Murano Sasso Momento vase, masterfully designed by the legendary Antonio Da Ros. This iconic piece of mid...

An unusual owl shaped paperweights feature colorful millefiori on dark background and an applied clear glass eyes and ears details, finished with matte surface. The larger owl is marked with the original "Made in Murano, Italy" red and gold oval foil label on the left side; it has remnants of square paper label on the bottom. The small...

Sculptural Art Deco style vase was hand blown in clear glass enclosed in the amethyst glass base. The piece is signed by the artist on both sides of the vase near the bottom with "Michael Shearer 1985". The vase is in good vintage condition; please note a small air bubble inside the clear portion of the glass, that is not a flaw, but a part of hand-blown glass process, and it does not detract from overall beauty and quality of the piece. Amethyst glass part of the vase glows in UV light. Michael Shearer (1946-2021) was an established glass artist who studied art in Costa Mesa College and opened his first studio in Hermosa Beach, California, in 1976; in 1983 he moved the studio to Laguna Niguel...

Decorative bowl or vide-poche, murano glass, gold flecks. Italy, 1950s. Stunning Turquoise, blue and clear Sommerso Murano glass bowl with gold flecks...

Striking, complex art glass sculpture or paperweight features fused central core with controlled bubbles, multi-layered pigments, and dichroic glass that is encased in clear glass l...

A set of two Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano glass Sommerso bowls / ashtrays. Italy, 1960s. One is made in red and yellow glass and other one is made in green glass, submerged into clear glass. Both have flat cut rims. These highly decorative thick and heavy square shaped Sommerso bowls or vide-poche will be the perfect choice as a gift idea. Useful as ashtrays, candy bowls, jewelry bowls or decorative bowls. Display them together and enjoy them placed with other Murano glass pieces on a low table. Very difficult to find as a pair. Measures: 8.5 cm W x 8.5 cm D x 7 cm H each one. To complete the set: The blue Flavio Poli faceted...

Vintage art glass vase features cylindrical body with free flowing decor or large murrini and canes on light celadon blue background. The rim is accentuated with light purple glass band, and the colored glass body is encased in clear glass layer in sommerso technique, creating a clear glass base that visually elevates the piece by adding an illusion of floating above the surface. The vase is signed and dated in murrina on the bottom; it stands 10.75" tall. Richard Marquis (b. 1945) studied glass blowing under Marvin Lipofsky, who established a glass program at University of California at Berkeley in 1964. In 1969 Marquis receivied Fulbright grant to travel to Venice to observe glassmaking techniques; following up the advise of Dale Chihuly, who visited Murano on a Fulbright in 1968, Marquis went to Venini glassworks on Murano. As one of the first American studio glassmakers to travel to Italy to study traditional Venetian techniques, Marquis learned about murrine, a canne, and incalmo techniques that he would base his Master of Arts thesis for the University of California on, and later teach to other American studio glassblowers at schools across the country, including Penland School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and the University of California, Los Angeles. Following up his experimental works with colorful murrini in 1970s, such as his famous Crazy Quilt Teapot series, Stars and Stripes Acid Capsule, and Lord's Prayer murrina, Marquis created Noble Effort...

Modernist style Murano glass bowl produced in Italy during the 1970s. Executed in clear glass with a submerged opaque green centre, the bowl presents a refined and minimalist interp...

Sculptural Organic Modern vase was hand blown with thin layer of white glass underlying the multicolored fused glass. The abstract, graphic pattern of soft, pastel purple, off-white...

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown deep pink over white, and gold flecks Italian art glass bird sculpture. The figure is documented to the Salviati company. I have anothe...

Priced per item (2 different designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ribbons and flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso compan...

Beautiful and very rare, vintage Murano hand blown iridescent clear, black, purple and gold flecks Italian art glass Wiseman nativity figure, sculpture. The piece is attributed to de...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink with gold flecks Italian art glass couple of a man and woman farmer / gardener sculptures. Attributed to designer, and Master glass ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark purple and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. It is created in t...

Rare fused glass paperweight features colored rounded central gather with swirls of blue glass placed in abstract, graphic pattern , with the whole structure enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. Subtle reflections of the central colored core in clear glass part of the paperweight and in controlled air bubble in the center add complexity and visual interest to otherwise minimal piece. The paperweight is signed and dated by the artist in etching on the bottom. Thomas Kelly is an established glass artist working in Vitrix Hot Glass...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowl or ashtray. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company. The bowl is decorated with...

Hand blown Murano glass red vase with applied handles. Attributed to Archimede Seguso and Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching Murano glass jar shaped vase is made with red glass and accented by toffee accents at the exterior part. The interior is covered by a coat of toffee color glass. To be displayed as an art glass vase on a pedestal or as a flower vase, placed alone or as a part of a collection of Murano glass decorative objects. Perfect as gift idea. Measures: 21,5 cm H x 21 cm W x 16,5 cm D Murano glass two-handled vase // Italian Murano glass vase with handles...

Oversized midcentury Murano art glass centerpiece with pulled details. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s An spectacular hand blown Murano art glass vase in shades of orange yellow ...

Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso multi color canes and gold flecks Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to designer to the Barovier e Toso company. Crea...

Playful "Seela" fish sculpture features colorful fused glass body in green, blue, and purple palette; the colored glass is encased in clear glass layer in sommerso technique, adding...

Funny Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish sculpture with silver aventurine flecks. Italy, 1950s. This cool fish figure will be the perfect choice as a gift idea. Also int...

Priced Per Item (3 different colors available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, blue and gold Italian art glass paperweights with bubble decoration. Documented to designer ...

Gorgeous vintage Italian, Venetian faceted Murano glass vase, circa 1960s. A rare and absolutely lovely color combination of ruby red to yellow to light lilac/clear 'Sommerso' or 'Su...

Sculptural Organic Modern vase was hand blown with thin layer of gold foil fused over cobalt blue glass. The abstract, graphic pattern is swirling around the curves of the vase; the whole structure is enclosed in thin layer of clear glass in sommerso technique, adding depth and definition to the piece. Minimal shape of the vase allows the bold flow of the pattern to take the center stage. The vase is signed and dated in etching on the bottom; rare, hard to find example of vintage Vitrix glasswork would make a great gift to any studio glass or art collector. Founded in 1979 by brothers Matthew and Thomas Buechner III in Corning's Market Street District, Vitrix Hot Glass...

Vintage art glass bud vase features orange body with undulating ribbon accent in red fused glass; the colored glass is layered in and encased in clear glass layer in sommerso technique. The urn shaped body is mounted on round conical base in mottled lime green glass. The minimal form of the vase juxtaposes the bright color palette, evocative of Memphis Milano pieces. The vase is signed by the artist on the bottom. Sculptural, highly decorative vase with graphic form, high quality craftsmanship, and striking color palette will make a great gift to a collector or a design enthusiast and a perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Post Modern, Art Deco, Mid Century Modern, Eclectic, Transitional, Scandinavian Modern, Collected, or Contemporary. Matthew Buechner is an established American glass artist; he started his training in 1975 as an apprentice to glassblower Jon Meyer in Canton, New York, and continued it at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, where he studied glass blowing with Michael Pavlik. Matthew also served as an apprentice at the Glashutte Eisch in Germany, and attended workshops at Rhode Island School of Design, the Penland School of Design, and the Haystack Mountain School in Maine. In 1979, together with his brother Thomas Buechner III, Matthew founded Vitrix Hot Glass Studio in Corning's Market Street District, regarded among America's prominent contemporary glass studios. In 1981 Matthew founded his own studio, Thames Glass...

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown dark brown pigments, black and gold flecks Italian art glass pear figure / sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barovie...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange, yellow and clear Italian art glass powder / jewelry box. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. It is published...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass oval shape rim, ribbed surface, decorative flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barovie...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark purple and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. It is created in t...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bi-color with gold flecks Italian art glass bowl in amethyst purple and pink. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. It made wit...

Mid Century Modern Murano Aventurine Apple Bowl, Pink Cranberry Sommerso Beautiful vintage Murano cranberry, clear and aventurine (gold flecked) Sommerso a...