Seguso Vetri d’Arte (attributed) Murano glass Sommerso bowl, 1960s

A heavy Murano glass bowl in the Sommerso technique, most likely made by Seguso Vetri d’Arte around the 1950s. Crafted in green glass with a thick layer of amber glass. A classic design from the 1960s that enhances any table or desk. 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 departure in 1963, Mario Pinzoni took over the artistic direction. Following economic difficulties and several 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 managed to reacquire the Seguso Vetri d’Arte brand. Today, the company still produces under its historic name.