XXL Murano Glass Sculptural Bowl - "Shell Element" - 2.3kg - 1970s
An iconic, massive vintage design object from the Italian island of Murano. This heavy, hand-formed art glass bowl is shaped as a stylized shell ("Shell Element"), dating back to the 1970s.
While many Murano pieces from this era utilize the colorful 'sommerso' technique, this particular XXL piece is crafted from entirely clear, transparent crystal-grade glass. This choice highlights its organic minimalist silhouette and creates a stunning interplay of light, refraction, and shadow when placed in daylight.
Due to its impressive scale and weight, it serves perfectly as a high-end valet tray (vide-poche), a luxurious centerpiece, or a standalone mid-century modern sculpture.
In the style of: Flavio Poli / Alessandro Mandruzzato / Gino Cenedese
Origin: Murano, Italy
Period: 1970s
Material: Massive, hand-blown Murano glass
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Organic Minimalism
Weight: 2321 g
Dimensions: 41 cm × 24 cm × 13 cm
Weight: 2321 g
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialGlassNumber of items1Height13 cmWidth41 cmDepth24 cm