Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Incrociato oro vase 1949

A rare glass vase 'incrociato oro' made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and designed by Flavio Poli in 1958. The thick twisted glass is adorned with gold leaf, model number 12023. The Seguso family has been documented as glassmakers in Venice since the 14th century. Seguso Vetri d'Arte was founded in 1933 by several master glassmakers including Archimede, Ernesto, and Alberto Seguso. In 1934, Flavio Poli became the artistic director and in 1937, a partner. In the 1950s and 1960s, Poli's Sommerso, Valva, and Siderale creations achieved great success. After Poli's retirement in 1963, Mario Pinzoni took over as artistic director. Following economic difficulties and some name changes, the company was liquidated in 1985. Giampaolo Seguso, son of Archimede Seguso, and his sons Gianluca, Pierpaolo, and GianAndrea founded Seguso Viro in 1993. In 2007, the family reacquired the Seguso Vetri d'Arte brand. Today, the company still manufactures under its historic name. Bibliographic reference: Marc Heiremans, Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Stuttgart 2014, page 250.