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What is a Sommerso vase?
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A Sommerso vase is a vase that’s created by submerging the vase into pots of molten colored glass repeatedly creating the appearance of layered glass inside a colorless glass shell. It’s one of the methods perfected by the famed Murano glassmakers. Find an assortment of sommerso vases from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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beautiful Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant 1970s Murano glass flush mount handcrafted in Italy. The fixture features beautifully textured, hand-blown Murano glass resting on a white lacquered metal base, creating a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Monumental Murano Venetian Venice Glass Wall Mirror, Italy 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Murano Glass Mirror – Hand-Cut & Engraved – Italy, Circa 1950s or Earlier
An exceptional Murano glass mirror, handcrafted in Italy and dating approximately to the 1940s or ea...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood
Striking Italian Murano Barbini Thick Mouth Blown Glass Catch it all Bowl
By Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible unique piece of thick turquoise green-blue glass, simple elegant a very clean piece, no chips, circa the 1970s, Barbini Sommerso glass excellent vibrant colors and biomorp...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Beautiful Murano Glass Wall Mirror Clear and Gold Flakes Glass 1930s, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning beautiful Murano glass mirror surrounded with handmade gold flake glass flowers. Age circa 1930s or older. With signs of wear as expected with a...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Big Murano Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful purple and green Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase.
This piece is a tall one and the weight is 2 kilos
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Beautiful Navy Blue Color Art Glass Sommerso Bowl Vintage Murano, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand-blown Murano art glass bowl executed in the celebrated Sommerso and Bullicante techniques, Italy, 1980s. This sculptural piece features an elegant organic form with smo...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
