Mid-Century Sommerso Murano Glass Catchalls by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s, Set of 2

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Set of 2 sommerso Murano glass bowls designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso (Italy, 1960s/1970s). Made of thick hand-blown Murano … Read more Set of 2 sommerso Murano glass bowls designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso (Italy, 1960s/1970s). Made of thick hand-blown Murano glass. Rare two-tone versions. High quality glass craftsmanship. They perfectly work as bowls, trinket bowls, catch-alls/vide poches, ashtrays or as high-end decorative objects.

Measurements:
Red, dark red and transparent bowl: width: 17 cm/6.7''; depth: 12.5 cm/4.9''; height: 5.5 cm/2.2''. weight: 760 g.
Blue, dark blue and transparent bowl: width: 12 cm/4.7''; depth: 12 cm/4.7''; height: 6 cm/2.4''. weight: 450 g.

Barely readable label at the bottom of the blue bowl (can be removed very easily if needed). Very good vintage condition. No chips, no cracks.

''Sommerso'' is a technique developed in Murano in the 1930s which became very popular in the 1960s/70s. The result is a glass with contrasting colours that is commonly caused by a clear layer. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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