Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Vase

This striking vase is a testament to the artistic innovation and technical mastery of Murano glassmakers during the mid-20th century. Murano, Italy, has been a world-renowned center for glassmaking since 1291, when the Venetian Republic relocated its glass furnaces to the island. Over centuries, Murano artisans developed signature techniques that continue to influence glass design today.

Crafted in the 1960s–1970s, this piece features faceted smoky glass executed in the Sommerso (submerged glass) technique—where layers of differently colored glass are encased within one another, creating depth, optical clarity, and color interplay. This sculptural, geometric style is characteristic of glassmakers like Mandruzzato, whose work pushed the boundaries of traditional Murano aesthetics.

With its clean lines, sophisticated color palette, and architectural form, this vase is both a decorative object and a work of modernist art, making it a prized addition to any mid-century or Italian glass collection.

Dimensions:

• Width: 3in

• Height: 7in