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

The vase, made on the island of Murano in the 1950s according to the design of Flavio Poli, features a classic sommerso structure – an amber, intensely saturated core enclosed in a thick layer of transparent glass. The corners of the vase are subtly rounded, and the centre of the form is marked by a vertical, elongated indentation with an oval line, set within a rectangular profile. The entire piece is hand-finished, with a distinct shine and perfectly smooth surface. The solid walls and carefully crafted corners are proof of the precision of Italian modernist craftsmanship from the mid-century era. The glass surface is free of chips and scratches, showcasing light reflections and colour depth – the item is in excellent collector's condition. This vase tells the story of 1950s Italian design: a form in which amber colour blends with transparency, like layers of memories hidden beneath the smooth surface of glass. The high gloss and thickness of the walls allow light to travel and refract within the body, creating subtle, golden glows. Sommerso Poli is not just an optical effect – it is a sensual dialogue of light and colour, where every change of perspective reveals different tones of amber, different reflections and depths. The strong geometry of the form carries the silence of modernist elegance and the moderation of the era. The Murano vase is best used in an interior with a clear structure – on a console of light or black wood, where its noble form will resonate in combination with raw surfaces. It can be paired with mid-century ceramics or graphics, as well as with single, minimalist cut flowers. It will work well in a living room or library alongside classic lamps, simple mirrors or brass trinkets. In artistic, eclectic arrangements, it is worth combining it with other Italian glass objects or a strong colour contrast to emphasise the expressive aura of modernist Murano glass.