Italian glass artist Flavio Poli’s innovative use of the sommerso technique during the 1950s added a dimension of exquisite beauty and refined elegance to mid-century-era Murano glass design. Today Poli’s vintage table lamps, glass vases, ashtrays and other objects are highly collectible.
Born in Chioggia in 1900, Poli attended the prestigious Istituto d’Arte di Venezia where he trained as a ceramist before turning his attention toward glass art. His career in glass began in 1929 when he worked at the Industrie Vetrerie Artistiche Murano, designing and creating large-scale glass sculptures, urns and bowls.
During the 1930s, Poli was a glass artist for manufacturer Barovier, Seguso and Ferro (later known as Seguso Vetri d’Arte), where he worked alongside pioneering glass master Archimede Seguso. Poli was later appointed artistic director at the Venetian glassworks.
Inspired by Seguso, Poli began to experiment with his own glassblowing techniques. In the 1950s, he helped popularize the decades-old sommerso style, which sees overlapping layers of transparent handblown glass melded through a heating process and immersed in pots of molten colored glass. The style yields a sophisticated and mesmerizing effect — it's as if colored fluids have been trapped inside the layers of clear glass. Poli made use of variations on the technique in many of his pieces, including in designs for vases, bowls, sculptures and more.
Poli’s unparalleled designs and innovative work with the sommerso technique garnered numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He won five Grand Prix awards at the Milan Triennale and was awarded the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1954. Poli’s designs were also presented at the World’s Fair in Brussels and the Venice Biennale in 1958.
Today, Poli’s work can be found in museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Murano Glass Museum in Venice, Museo Boncompagni Ludovisi in Rome and the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.
Find vintage Flavio Poli decorative objects, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs.
Red Murano Glass Sculptural Centerpiece, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Design
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Certainly, Christian. Here is a title and description for the red glass centerpiece, with a focus on Mid-Century Modern: Title: Red Murano Glass Sculptural Centerpiece, Mid-Century...
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Murano Sommerso Aquamarine & Blue Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
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...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
$1,441Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful Sommerso red and yellow hand blown Murano glass teardrop large vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s. Amazing teardrop shape...
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Sommerso Blue & Uranium Art Glass Geode Bowl Dish by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking Murano Sommerso art glass geode bowl is attributed to Flavio Poli and dates to the 1950s. Expertly crafted in the iconic Sommerso (submerged glass) technique, the piece...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Murano Sommerso Gray & Clear Faceted Art Glass Ashtray Dish Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso ashtray or decorative dish designed by Flavio Poli, showcasing his mastery of faceted block glass...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Mid Century Modern Cobalt Blue Murano glass vase by Sommerso, Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 5 spectacular Mid Century Modern vases. They are done in Cobalt Blue Murano glass and are designed for a single flower. They are shaped as a tear drop. ...
Murano Glass
Alessandro Mandruzzato Blue and Yellow Sommerso Murano Vase, Italy 1960s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A stunning vintage Sommerso Murano glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli and crafted by Alessandro Mandruzzato, showcases a captivating combination of blue, yellow, and clear hues. Thi...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$301Sale Price|30% Off
Murano Sommerso Red Faceted Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1960´s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Lucenec, SK
1960s gorgeous green ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made in Italy It seems a diamond The item is in very good condition, no chips. Dimension...
Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Sommerso Green Yellow & Clear Faceted Block Bowl Dish by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking Murano Sommerso faceted block bowl designed by Flavio Poli, showcasing the masterful Venetian glassmaking of the mid-20th century. This sculptural piece features beautiful...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Murano Sommerso Red & Amber Organic Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vibrant Murano Sommerso art glass bowl attributed to Flavio Poli, featuring a striking red inner core subtly transitioning into warm amber and soft smoke tones. This piece showcase...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
c.1960s Italian Murano Diamond Faceted Sommerso Glass Bowl Vase
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Skien, NO
Rare Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Sculptural Bowl Vase for Mandruzzato An exquisite Murano glass vase by Modernist master Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, circa 1960s. Execute...
Art Glass
1950s Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray or bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, PA
Flavio Poli, the esteemed Italian artist, is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to Murano glass, particularly his pioneering work with submerged glass, known as 'sommers...
Murano Glass
Murano chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing rare Murano chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso made in Italy in the 1960s. Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was an Italian glass artist celebrated for his pioneering work with the r...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Diamond shaped Murano glass bowl or ashtray by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern diamond shaped Murano glass faceted ashtray or bowl. It features the sommerso technique, which involves encasing layers o...
Murano Glass
Murano Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ashtray Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass ashtray / bowl. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri D' Arte company, circa 1940s. Simi...
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Sommerso pink DIAMOND Bowl Ashtray by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass ash tray Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass ash tray bowl el...
Murano Glass
Two Murano Flavio Poli Seguso Sommerso Faceted Glass Bowls
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
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...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
1970s Modernist Blue and Purple Murano Glass Bowl by Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect conditions blue and purple murano glass bowl hand-crafted in Venice in the Seventies by Seguso. The bowl embodies the fusion of art and functionality, serving as both a pr...
Murano Glass
Multi-Color Heavy Large Murano Glass Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase. Origin: Murano, Italy. Decade: 1970s. This original vintage glass vases was designed by Fl...
Murano Glass
Murano sommerso glass faceted vase by Flavio Poli , 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Delft, NL
Murano sommerso glass faceted vase by Flavio Poli , 1970s
Glass
Asymmetric Murano Sommerso Red & Blue Faceted Block Dish by Flavio Poli
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking asymmetric Murano Sommerso block dish attributed to Flavio Poli, crafted in the 1960s using the renowned Sommerso (submerged glass) technique. This sculptural piece featur...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Purple Red Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso lavender purple and bright red Italian art glass vanity perfume bottle. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte Company. Similar ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Sommerso glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano, Italy, 1961
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Uccle, BE
Sommerso glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano, Italy, 1961. Blown Murano glass vase made using the sommerso technique. The slender, gently tapered form is distin...
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Submerged Murano Glass Vase, Italy 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Naples, IT
Murano glass vase designed by Flavio Poli dating back to the 1960s, made with the submerged technique. The submerged technique is a complex method in which successive layers of gla...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953 A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio P...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI & VERONESE, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of 3 "flambeau" wall lights, Forme-Libre, in translucent and turquoise blown Murano glass of rare finesse, unique pieces by Flavio Poli, Veronese edition, Murano,...
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli, Green with Gold Foil
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Bowl Vase by Seguso Murano 1950s A vintage Murano art glass bowl most probably manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio Poli, Venice in the 1950s. The ...
Art Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso chandelier with three colourful glass shades, Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A colourful suspension lamp in natural brass and painted metal with three glass shades in different colours, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s Descending gently from the cei...
Metal, Brass
Murano Sommerso Blue Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
Glass bowl square shape by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960s in deep blue. The bowls are hand blown, known as Venetian Sommerso, made in Murano, Venice, Italy. The bowls a combination of...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Diamond Quilted Italian Art Glass Bird Decanter
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very rare, vintage large Murano hand blown clear diamond quilted surface, with pink accents, Italian art glass decorative bird decanter. The piece is documented to desi...
Metal
Murano Decorative Red and Yellow "Sommerso" Frosted Glass by F. Poli, Italy 1960
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent sommerso decorative glass in blown "sommerso" red and yellow Murano glass. This stunning piece was designed by Flavio Poli for a Seguso production in Italy during the 196...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Sommerso Block "RED"Cube Ashtray Element Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass ash tray Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage g...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Lime Green Purple White Sommerso Geode Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Green, White and Purple 5 layered Murano Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s. Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in green color with interior in purple and layer...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Bowl Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A striking Mid-Century Modern Murano ashtray bowl featuring the iconic Sommerso technique, with faceted grey glass submerged in crystal-clear glass. Attributed to renowned designer F...
Murano Glass
Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sommerso Glass Bird Sculpture, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1953 A rare art glass bird sculpture designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in th...
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Italian Glass table lamp, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Delft, NL
Flavio Poli Italian Glass table lamp, Italy 1960s A hand-blown lamp on a round glass base, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s. The lamp has a yellow colored glass edge on the outer edges. It gives a nice effect. The lamp is 41 cm high with the socket and the base is 17 cm diagonally. The weight is 2485 grams. Flavio Poli was an Italian glass designer known for his vases and lamps. Born 1900 in Chioggia, Italy (died 1984). Flavio Poli received his education at the Istituto d'Arte di Venezia. In the late 1930s he became director and chief designer of Barovier, Seguso and Ferro, a Venetian glass-blowing company, which later became Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Poli's immersed glass pieces, made by layering transparent colors and textures, were later awarded Italy's Compasso d'Oro (Golden Compass...
Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase for Seguso, Murano Venice
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Vo', Veneto
"Sommerso" Glass Vase - Flavio Poli Seguso COD: VE08 H. 8cm - L. 29cm - P.13cm 1950s Sommerso vase smoked and transparent The "Sommero" is a form of art of Murano glass that has layers of contrasting colors (usually two), the technique involves the immersion of a thick blown in the crucible...
Glass, Art Glass
1950 Flavio Poli Seguso "Submerged" Murano Glass Design Pink Violet Bowl
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Brescia, IT
Flavio Poli Vetreria Seguso Venice, 1950 Murano Glass "Submerged" Pink Violet Perfect Condiction
Murano Glass
Large Jar Murano Glass Vase Design Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in taranto, IT
large murano glass flower vase made with the " sommersoflavio poli , without label measures just under 40 centimeters in height, in shades ...
Murano Glass
Mid century Flavio Poli royal blue Murano faceted art glass vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage handblown Murano faceted art glass vase. This vase has a deep royal blue color with a red outline incased in clear class. This vase is faceted on four s...
Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Lamp, Gold & Clear, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Lamp, Gold & Clear, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s. Teardrop form sommerso glass lamp in gold and clear with internal gold flakes. Mounted on 5 inch x 3.4 ...
Blown Glass
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1940s An rare art glass bowl in the shape of a shell, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano ...
Art Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Large Blue Green Yellow Sommerso Glass Teardrop Vase
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic Large blown glass vase , tear drop shape circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or scratches beautiful colors , great Murano Italy Mid Century Modern Home decor.
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase Glass Seguso Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in CABA, AR
This Flavio Poli sommerso glass vase, dating back to the vibrant era of the 1970s, exudes an air of timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted in a striking V form, it seamlessly ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$325Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Green and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, orange and green. It is a vintage item, therefo...
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli Ashtrays 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Čelinac, BA
FlavioPoli Murano Glass Ashtray 1970s
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Red Glass Gold Leaf Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, GB
Glass bowl in leaf shape by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960's in deep red and gold overleaf has pin hole air bubbles underneat The bowl is hand blown, known as Venetian Sommerso, made in...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1950s–1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural Murano glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, showcasing the designer’s celebrated mastery of the sommerso technique. The form is softly faceted and organic, tap...
Murano Glass
$3,840Sale Price / set|29% Off
Pair of Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lights by Flavio Poli for Seguso, in chromed brass and Murano glass. Designed and produced in Italy, around the 1960s. Beautiful thick, tapered glass is the centerpiece ...
Brass, Chrome
Set of 2 Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Designed by Flavio Poli Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase set of 2 Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases set was designed by Flavio Poli and produce...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Vase Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli vase.
Murano Glass
$1,115Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso brown drop glass, by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Decorative Vase - Rare Murano Glass - Flavio Poli for Seguso "Sommerso" is a defining style of Murano glassmaking, easily identified by the layers of different colours ma...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lamp Base, Aqua Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Sommerso aqua and blue lamp base by Seguso Vetri d'Arte designed by Flavio Poli.
Crystal
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Diamond Quilted Gold Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and large, vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear with gold flowers and leafs Italian art glass quilted vase. It is documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri...
Gold Leaf
Flavio Poli, Vase, Vase, Glass, Gold Leaf, Italy, 1930s
By Flavio Poli
Located in High Point, NC
A Murano glass and gold-leaf vase designed and produced by Flavio Poli, Italy, c. 1930s.
Glass
Seguso "Flavio Poli" Vase Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso vase.
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950s Tall White & Gold Aventurine Glass Table Lamp
By Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
A tall 1950s table lamp designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte of Murano, Italy. The teardrop-shaped glass column is layered in clear over white with gold flecks. This styl...
Blown Glass, Wood
Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown Murano glass vase with cobalt-blue and clear glass.
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Blue Yellow Vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Miami, FL
A Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli.
Art Glass
Red Flavio Poli Bowl in Murano Sommerso, Italy 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Flavio Poli, a master of Murano glassmaking, is celebrated for his groundbreaking designs and contributions to 20th-century art glass. Born in Chioggia, Italy, he worked with some of...
Murano Glass