Vintage Sommerso Murano glass catch-all by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1970s

Mid-century Murano "sommerso" catch-all or vide poche designed by Flavio Poli and produced by Seguso Vetri d’Arte (Murano, Italy) in 1970s. "Sommerso" (Italian for ’’submerged’’) is a technique developed in Murano in the 1930s which became very popular in the 1950s-70s. The result is a glass with contrasting colours that is commonly cased by a clear layer. Thick and extremely decorative. Colours: red, yellow and clear. Dimensions: length: 7 cm; width: 7 cm; diameter: 10 cm; height: 5,5 cm. Can be used as an ashtray or as a display piece on any table. Very good vintage condition, small traces of use with one tiny flea bite at the base.