Murano Glass Sommerso Ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s

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Mid-century Murano sommerso diamond-shaped ashtray / vide poche by Flavio Poli for Seguso (Murano, Italy, 1960s). Made of thick brown, … more Mid-century Murano sommerso diamond-shaped ashtray / vide poche by Flavio Poli for Seguso (Murano, Italy, 1960s). Made of thick brown, yellow and clear glass. It is extremely decorative. Can be used as a display piece on any table. Height: 2.5''; length: 5.1''; width: 5.1''. Excellent vintage condition.

"Sommerso" (Italian for ''submerged'') is a technique developed in Murano in the 1930s which became very popular in the 1950s-70s. The result is a glass with contrasting colours that is commonly cased by a clear layer. less