This Murano glass decorative bowl, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, exemplifies the mastery of the sommerso technique—one of Venetian glassmaking’s most refined methods. The thick, heavy glass features a lustrous, high-gloss surface and harmonious color layering: a vivid, translucent lemon yellow seamlessly transitions into cool turquoise, with subtle amber highlights and a faint pink accent along the edge. The bowl’s shape is rounded and symmetrical, with a wide, gently sloping rim; its minimalist, modernist composition is defined by clean lines and a mirror-like finish, free from visible texture. This is a collectible glass piece that perfectly represents mid-century Italian design. Preserved in original condition, it may show minor scratches and traces of use consistent with its age.The form of this bowl reads like a dialogue between light and color—a delicate sommerso effect that captures a fragment of a sunlit afternoon on the Venetian Lagoon. As a relic of Italian modernism, it tells the story of an era when craft and art converged in everyday objects. Each color layer and every play of light across the surface reflects the focused moment of the glassmaker, encapsulating the elusive aura of the 1970s within the glass.This bowl could be displayed solo on a console or low table, where its clear and intense colors become the focal point of the room. It would pair well with mid-century modern or minimalist interiors, but also in eclectic, collector’s spaces where it contrasts with dark wood or raw surfaces. It is worth combining with other glass accents, ceramics in neutral tones, or simple wall graphics to fully highlight the depth and clarity of the form.
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Height7 cm
Width15 cm
Length15 cm
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Length15 cm
Height7 cm
Width15 cm
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