Centerpiece Bowl Model 13411 in Sommerso Murano by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

The Flavio Poli centerpiece bowl, model 13411, is a distinguished creation from the mid-20th century, epitomizing the masterful artistry of Sommerso Murano glasswork by Seguso. Designed by the renowned Italian glass artist Flavio Poli, this exquisite piece stands as a testament to the innovative glassmaking techniques of Murano. Poli, celebrated for his mastery in the Sommerso technique, has crafted this bowl to capture and refract light in a mesmerizing manner, creating an aura of elegance and opulence.

Design
This bowl showcases the quintessential elements of the Sommerso technique, layering different colors of glass within a single piece. The bowl features a harmonious blend of vibrant hues encased within a clear, crystal-like exterior. The outermost layer encloses rich, deep colors that gradually change and merge, producing a stunning visual effect. The foot is translucent, then a little bit of yellow appears. On top of that yellow comes a deep red color that takes the central position in the bowl. The biggest part is the so called brim of the hat and is green colored with a couple of millefiori accents. Absolutely stunning. The bowl's form is fluid yet structured, with graceful curves and a smooth, polished surface that highlights the glass's depth and clarity. As mentioned earlier, it resembles the shape of a hat. This meticulous craftsmanship demonstrates Poli's technical prowess and artistic vision.

Condition
This bowl has no chips and only minor superficial marks.

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Creator	Flavio Poli
Manufacturer	Seguso
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Italian, Mid-Century, Italian Modern
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	UQV-1963802
Materials	Murano Glass
Color	Blue
Width	44 cm 17.3 inch
Depth	30 cm 11.8 inch
Height	19 cm 7.5 inch
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About the Creator

Flavio Poli

Italian glass artist Flavio Poli (1900-1980) is praised for his contribution to the development of Murano glass , championing a new style during the 1950s known as Sommerso, or submerged glass.

Poli was born in 1900 in Chioggia and was trained as a ceramist at the Istituto d'Arte di Venezia. In 1929, Poli began working as a glass artist at the IVAM (Industrie Vetraie Artistiche Murano) glass factory, where he designed large scale sculptures, animals, Novecento-style nude figures, bowls and urns in glass.

In 1934, Poli began working as a glass artist for the firm Barovier, Seguso, & Ferro (later known as Seguso Vetri d’Arte) in Murano. Within three years, he was made a partner and appointed Artistic Director of the company.

During his time at Seguso, Poli designed alongside Archimede Seguso (1909-1999) creating complex Murano Glass lighting installations. During the 1950s, the height of Polio’s career, he devised a style of 'submerged' glass, a technique made by overlapping different layers of glass, with diverse consistencies and colors. His series of hand-blown Sommerso glass pieces was awarded the Compasso d'Oro prize in 1954. Over the course of his career, he won five Grand Prix awards at the Milan Triennials, in 1936 for the glass panels Lo Zodiaco and La Mescita, and also in 1940, 1951, 1957 and 1960. His designs were also presented in various editions of Venice’s Biennale exhibition, as well as in the World Fair held in Brussels.

Poli left Seguso in 1963, and between 1964 and 1966, he led the artistic glass division at the Società Veneziana di Conterie e Cristallerie.

Poli passed away in 1984 in Venice. Many of Poli’s pieces can be found in museums around the world including in the Murano Glass Museum, the Museo Boncompagni Ludovisi in Rome, the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia, and the MoMA in New York.