Sommerso Furniture

A striking and scarce Murano Sommerso block glass vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s. This elegant piece showcases Poli’s signature mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) techn...

Striking sculptural footed bowl with manipulated rim features rare smokey amethyst color glass encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. The graphic, free-flowing rim creates an ...

Striking hand-blown tumblers or large glasses were created by Frederick Warren with organic, free-form motifs of fused glass separating transparent a...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Great set of 4 amber and 4 red tumblers. Heavy glass Sommerso clear bottom over a deep amber or a dense red. Amelio Cenedese here made tumblers borrowing Carlo Scarpa velati techniq...

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...

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...

A large handblown sommerso vintage glass vases known as "Oxid" made by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden. This is a very special vase, the color is a deep blue with darker blue speckle...

A beautiful, sculptural vintage Italian Murano hand blown bowl in style of Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte was made in sommerso technique of amber glass with controlled bubble e...

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 ...

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...

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...

Vintage art glass vase features a complex pulled feather style design in navy blue and caramel brown tones, encircling the widest part of the vase. Minimal rounded form of the vase a...

Beautiful, and super cute, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red and green Italian art glass little bird figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte com...

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...

Colorful abstract art glass sculpture or paperweight features flattened teardrop shape with central core of cobalt blue and white colored glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in ...

Vintage fused and cased glass vase features complex, multilayered composition of colored fused glass, metallic pigments, and gold foil on deep, jewel-toned, oxblood burgundy red gla...

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...

Sculptural Organic Modern vase features rounded, elongated form, decorated 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 is accented with pronounced, wide rim and considerable layer of clear glass on the bottom, functioning both as a structural foot of the vase and as a visual separator, elevating the vase from the surface it's displayed on . The streamlined form 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 side near the bottom; it comes with the original paper booklet. We are offering two cobalt and gold sommerso glass vases, created by Thomas Buechner III and Thomas Kelly for Vitrix Hot Glass Studio in 1990s; as Matthew has close ties to Vitrix studio, it is fascinating to see the reinterpretation of cobalt and gold theme by different artists with similar artistic background, and all three vases form a striking grouping when displayed together. Sculptural, highly decorative vase with graphic form, high quality craftsmanship, and statement piece presence 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, Minimalist, Japandi, 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 vintage Murano hand blown pink, white and gold flecks Italian art glass apple shaped decorative bowl / vide poche. The piece was created by designer Alfredo Barbini, circa ...

American studio glass sculpture or paperweight features organic elongated shape with a veiled internal design. Controlled air bubbles, that are dispersed inside the glass, create an...

Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso golden yellow, orange over red, Italian art glass flying duck centerpiece sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Segus...

A vibrant Murano Sommerso geode art glass bowl attributed to Flavio Poli, showcasing a striking blend of bright green transitioning into warm yellow, encased within a deep, almost bl...

Vintage Murano glass egg shaped abstract sculpture or paperweight features white filigrana or latticino filaments, intricately superimposed and intertwined within the clear glass wit...

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 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...

A striking vintage Murano glass figurine attributed to Archimede Seguso, depicting a stylized Chinese figure wearing a traditional conica...

Colorful handblown Murano glass flower bowl with silver and gold flecks by Dino Martens. Italy, 1960s This eye-catching large bowl is full of details. The interior part in shades of ...

Eye-catching pair of Murano Sommerso Dove Bird figures in pink and blue glass. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s Hanblown glass, Sommerso technique: One is made in pink g...

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...

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 green and blue glass Italian art glass Lotus flower shaped bowl, vide-poche. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. This o...

Monumental hand blown Murano art glass clam shell bowl / ashtray in red and white with silver flecks inclusions. Attributed Seguso company, Italy...

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...

Beautiful, rare, and large, vintage Murano hand blown multi-color filigrana stripe ribbons with gold accents Italian art glass duck bird sculpture. Created in the manner of the Frate...

A beautifully shaped Murano Sommerso geode art glass bowl designed by Flavio Poli, showcasing his signature mastery of layered color and organic form. This elegant piece features a l...

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...

A striking mid-century Italian Murano Sommerso uranium glass Geode bowl, dating to the 1950s–1960s and attributed to the Murano tradition associated with makers such as Cenedese and ...

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...

Graphic art glass sculpture or paperweight was created with intertwining blue glass spiral coil helixes and controlled bubbles core fused in clear glass layer in sommerso technique. The sculpture has triangular shape with slightly elevated base and soft, rounded edges; the minimal shape of the piece allows the bold flow of the pattern to take the center stage. The vase is signed and dated by the artist in etching on the bottom; it is in good vintage condition with minimal, age-appropriate signs of use on the bottom. Rare, hard to find example of New Mexico studio glass would make a great gift to any studio glass or art collector. Henry Summa (1949-2008) has been working in glass since 1972. His early training in the glass arts was based on an apprenticeship at renowned Glory Hole Glassworks in New Mexico. Canyon Road Studio, known then as Glory Hole Glassworks, was owned by Peter Vanderlaan...

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 ...

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...

Beautiful large, vintage Murano hand blown transparent aqua, pink, sky blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass Victorian dress woman sculpture. Starting from the top, she has l...

Eye-catching Murano glass duck figure / paperweight / sculpture. Manufactured by Formia Murano, Italy, 1960s. Black glass and clear glass richly decorated by silver flecks thorough. ...

Striking paperweight has abstract green and white glass design encased inside clear glass; controlled bubbles, dispersed among the free-flowing colored glass swirls, guide the eye 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...

Murano Sommerso clear and blue glass ashtray. A luminous cobalt core suspended within thick, hand-blown clear glass — the sommerso technique at its most elemental. The undulating st...

Striking Murano Sommerso block vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s, showcasing the sophisticated colour layering for which he is celeb...

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...

This sculptural Murano glass vase by V. Nason & Cie, produced in the 1980s, is a refined example of late 20th-century Venetian glassmaking with subtle postmodern influence. Execu...

Midcentury hand blown Murano triple layered Sommerso bowl manufactured by Archimede Seguso / Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy 1950s. Opal white, red and yellow glass cased into clear glass...

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 vintage Murano hand blown clear smoky gray color with green paint stroke Italian art glass sculpture on base. The piece is documented to designer Luciano Gaspari for the Sa...

Striking paperweight has abstract red and white glass design encased inside clear glass; controlled bubbles, dispersed among the free-flowing colored glass swirls, guide the eye and ...

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...