Vintage Mid-Century Italian Murano Sommerso Yellow & Amber Glass Tri-Lobed Bowl

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A striking example of mid-century Italian modernist design, this vintage art glass bowl features an organic, biomorphic tri-lobed form. Hand-blown … Read more A striking example of mid-century Italian modernist design, this vintage art glass bowl features an organic, biomorphic tri-lobed form. Hand-blown using the complex "Sommerso" (submerged) technique, the piece showcases an opaque, vibrant canary yellow interior core resting on a clean white "lattimo" casing, all masterfully enveloped in a heavy, radiant honey-amber glass exterior layer.
The fluid, pinched rim and dramatic contours beautifully refract passing light, creating a dynamic visual statement from every angle. This heavy, substantial piece functions beautifully as a standalone sculptural object on a mantle, an upscale catchall dish, or a sophisticated pop of color for a Hollywood Regency or Atomic-era inspired space. See less