Sommerso vase, Murano glass, designed by F. Poli, Italy, 1950s

The vase is made of Murano glass, designed by Flavio Poli in Italy in the 1950s. It was created using the Sommerso technique, in which an intensely transparent green is layered over an amber-yellow core, all encased in a thick, crystal-clear layer of glass. The vase has an elongated, geometric silhouette with a hexagonal cross-section, highlighted smooth planes, and sharp edges. The narrowed neck and flat, multi-edged base give it the characteristic mark of mid-20th-century Italian modernism, focused on clarity of line and purity of material. The surface shows no decorative patterns; the entire effect relies on the transparency of the glass and the play of light, enhanced by the polished, highly glossy structure. The condition is excellent – no signs of use, damage, or intervention, which increases its collector's value. This vase tells the story of an era that valued the dialogue between experimentation and precision. 1950s Murano was a time when glass was a field of refined innovation: every bend of light and every intensity of colour here appears as a reminiscence of Italian dolce vita, captured in material form. The simple, multi-faceted form is like an architectural frame for the phenomenon – an object that does not distract with decoration but focuses attention on the very essence of the interplay of colour and light, whispering of times when craft and art formed a harmonious whole. This vase can be paired with light marble, rosewood veneer, or the minimalist surface of a console to highlight its clear silhouette and layers of colour transitions. It works well with a single branch or left as a solitary accent on a shelf in a modernist, mid-century, or minimalist interior. It can be combined with pure ceramics or noble metal to emphasise its glass structure, or added to a collection of art glass for a more eclectic effect.