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What is Sommerso art glass?
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Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and captivating "Fenicio" art glass fish sculpture designed by Franco Bottaro for Mario Sanzogno Murano, dating to 1981. This exquisite piece exemplifies Murano glass artistr...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Barovier & Toso 1920s Wall Lamp Murano Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Barovier&Toso
Located in Taranto, IT
Archimede Seguso Barovier & Toso 1920s Murano Glass Wall Lamp.
Very rare wall lamp by Archimede Seguso Barovier & Toso.
Shell-shaped Murano glass diffuser, brass frame.
The ite...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
SIGNED Archimede Seguso Murano 'Carnivale' Glass Large Egg Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent and rare Venetian glass large textured egg sculpture, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy, by Archimede Seguso. Signed to base "Archimede Seguso, M...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Large Signed Seguso Gold Centrepiece
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful hand-blown 1960s Archimede Seguso hand-blown Murano glass centrepiece. This large bowl is gold infused with large decorative bubbles throughout. A truly beautiful piece w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$455 Sale Price
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Seguso 1950s Gold Flecks Murano Italian Art Glass Perfume Powder Box Vanity Jar
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown white, gold flecks and green spots Italian art glass powder box / jar. Published and documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Gold Leaf