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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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Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano sommerso decanter
Date : c1970
Origin : Murano, Italy
Colour : Ink and pale blue sommerso cased in clear.
Stopper : Elongated sommerso
Neck : Tapered
Body : Tapered
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Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by Artistic Crystal in the 1970s.
This amazing item has its original label and it's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Organic Crystal bowl Floral Cherry Red Murano 20th Century Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a stunning organic crystal bowl from mid-20th century Italy, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship of Murano artisans. This floral-inspired piece features a captivating ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Spectacular Murano Archimede Seguso Glass Chandelier, 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing a magnificent Murano chandelier crafted by the renowned Archimede Seguso during the years 1960-1965. This exquisite piece embodies the epitome of Murano glass craftsmansh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Red/ Amber Colored Murano Glass Basket/ Bowl With Handles, Italy ca. 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elaborately handcrafted mid-century Murano glass basket/ bowl from the workshops of Murano Sommerso in Italy. Beautifully colored in a fantastic looking intense red, this extraordina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-century modern Murano glass bowl in cobolt blue from 1960s.
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An extraordinary and handmade vintage glass bowl or centerpiece dish from Murano, Italy made during the 60s. This piece has a fantastic cobalt blue color, with a warm amber or deep ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
