Vintage 1960s Murano Sommerso Uranium Glass Bowl
A striking mid-century Sommerso “geode” bowl, hand-blown on the island of Murano, near Venice. This example showcases a rich gradient of clear, yellow, and chartreuse green glass, seamlessly layered using the renowned Venetian Sommerso technique.
The bowl’s sculptural form captures and refracts light beautifully, while the uranium content allows it to glow vividly under ultraviolet light - a hallmark of collectible 1950s-60s Murano glass. Pieces of this quality were produced by notable ateliers such as Archimede Seguso and Cenedese, each celebrated for their technical mastery and elegant organic designs.
Origin: Murano, Italy
Era: c.1950s–60s
Technique: Sommerso (“submerged glass”)
Dimensions: 20 × 20 cm | Height: 8 cm | Weight: 3.1 kg
This substantial 3.1 kg piece is both decorative and functional, ideal as a centrepiece, console accent, or sculptural art glass object.
Product Details
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Authentic Murano glass, hand-blown in Italy
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Sommerso technique — layers of clear, yellow, and green glass
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Uranium glass: glows under UV light
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Mid-century modern sculptural “geode” form
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Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. Internal flaw in glass created at inception of the bowl (See Last Image)
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Murano’s Sommerso style became internationally acclaimed in the post-war era for its purity of form and colour. This example embodies that period’s optimism and craftsmanship — a timeless collectible for lovers of Italian glass and mid-century design.
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