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Sculptural ashtray attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte 1970
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Refined sculptural ashtray attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, made in Murano between the 1950s and 1960s, an impeccable example of the submerged glass technique that made the master famous.
The work features a faceted body of great geometric purity, shaped from a single solid block of multi-layer glass: an internal core with intense amethyst shades emerges through a crystalline band in blue tones and then yellow, creating an extremely sophisticated luminous dialogue.
The external surfaces, hand-ground with absolute precision, are articulated into inclined planes and diamond cuts that refract the light and transform the volume into a true optical sculpture.
The hollowed interior reveals a soft cavity, perfectly smoothed, typical of Poli’s poetics, in which transparency and color seem to merge into a single fluid mass.
The contrast between the geometric rigor of the external faces and the roundness of the submerged core gives the work a visual balance of rare elegance, while the amethyst–aquamarine chromatic combination represents one of the most sought-after palettes of mid-century Seguso production.
The object, of notable weight and crystalline quality, is an extraordinary example of Murano mastery in postwar artistic glass and constitutes an iconic piece for collectors and connoisseurs of Italian submerged glass.
Excellent vintage condition – we note only a small chip of 1 mm as shown in the photographs.
Product Name: Sculptural ashtray attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte 1
Designer: Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte
Year of Design: Between the 1950s and 1960s
Style: Mid-century sculptural Murano design, characterized by rigorous geometry, layered colors, and refined transparencies
Main Materials: Multi-layer submerged glass with amethyst core, blue band and subsequent yellow layer, shaped from a single solid block of glass and hand-ground
Distinctive Design: Faceted body of great geometric purity; inclined planes and diamond cuts that refract the light; soft and perfectly smoothed internal cavity; amethyst–aquamarine color palette among the most iconic of mid-century Seguso production
Dimensions: Width 12 cm Length 12 cm Height 6.2 cm
Comfort: Heavy and stable object, characterized by a smooth and harmonious internal cavity
Typical Use: Designer ashtray or sculptural decorative collectible object, ideal for modern interiors and curated environments
Design Icon: Extraordinary example of Murano mastery in postwar submerged glass and of the poetics of Flavio Poli, among the most important innovators of the layered technique
Versatility: Perfect as a single sculptural accent or inserted into collectible, minimalist, vintage, or mid-century contexts; adds chromatic depth and luminous preciousness to surfaces and interiors
Current Condition of the Design: Excellent vintage condition with a small chip of approximately 1 mm, as highlighted in the photographs
Additional Notes: Please note that this object is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We invite you to consider these characteristics before purchase.
Additional details:
- Style: Mid-century sculptural Murano design
- Material: Multi-layer submerged glass
- Colour: amethyst
- Colour: aquamarine
- Period: 1950s-1960s
- length: 12.0 cm
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CategoryTable accessoriesConditionVery goodColorsYellow, BlueBrand / designerPoliBrandArteHeight6 cmWidth12 cmSeller locationConversano, ItalyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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