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SEGUSO - Flavio Poli, Murano – Two-Tone Sommerso Crystal Bowl (Uranium & Ruby), 1950s
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Private sellerBruxelles, BelgiumOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 62 sales
Product description
Flavio Poli, Murano – Two-Tone Sommerso Crystal Bowl (Uranium & Ruby), 1950s
A refined and highly sculptural small bowl designed by Flavio Poli, one of the key innovators of Italian mid-century glass. Created using the iconic sommerso technique, the piece features a rich ruby-red core encased within a faceted outer layer of uranium glass, producing a striking sense of depth and light.
The bold geometric form, reminiscent of a cut gemstone, is characteristic of Poli’s work and reflects the modernist aesthetic developed at Seguso Vetri d’Arte in the 1950s. The precise faceting enhances light refraction, creating vivid transitions between red and green tones.
Under ultraviolet light, the uranium glass emits its signature bright green glow, adding an extra layer of visual intrigue. Such combinations of uranium and colored crystal are increasingly rare and especially appreciated by collectors.
The piece retains its original Murano label, confirming its authenticity.
Condition is very good for its age, with a couple of small chips on the edges of the facets, visible in the photos.
Compact yet visually striking, this object works equally well as a decorative accent, ashtray, or collectible design piece.
About the designer and manufactory
Flavio Poli (1900–1984) was a leading figure of Murano glass design, best known for elevating the sommerso technique into bold, modernist compositions with strong geometric forms and насыщенные цветовые контрасты. His work played a significant role in redefining Italian glass in the mid-20th century.
Seguso Vetri d’Arte, one of the historic Murano furnaces, collaborated with prominent designers like Poli to produce some of the most iconic and collectible glass objects of the 20th century, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative artistic direction.
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Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsGreen, RedMaterialCrystalNumber of items1Height6 cmWidth11 cmDepth11 cmSigns of usageDents
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Private sellerBruxelles, BelgiumOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 62 sales