This hand-crafted paperweight from Murano is a quintessential example of Italian sommerso glass from the 1970s, capturing the essence of mid-century modern design. Its organic, teardrop silhouette features flowing lines and balanced proportions. At the core lies a deep, warm red, surrounded by vibrant amber-yellow and cool cobalt blue layers, all encased in a clear outer shell. The color transitions are seamless, and the highly polished glass surface reflects light, producing distinct highlights across its smooth, glossy finish. The flat base ensures stability for use on a desk or console. There are no visible signs of wear, damage, or restoration—the condition is described as excellent.
Within this form is the narrative of Italian glass artistry: the interplay of colors evokes memories of summer days by the Venetian Lagoon, and the glass body tells of an era when applied arts embodied refined elegance. The paperweight seems to whisper about the dialogue between light and color—each ray passing through the glass carries a fragment of a story about Italian imagination and craftsmanship. This object captures a moment in glass, blending Murano tradition with the airy spirit of modernist design.
It can be paired with other art glass objects from the 1960s and 1970s, whether in collector’s displays or against minimalist, light-wood furniture. It would work well as an accent on a modern console, desk, or bookshelf—a single, eye-catching detail in a neutral setting. Consider combining it with matte ceramics or a simply shaped metal lamp to highlight the depth of its colors and the glass’s gleam in natural light.
Dimensions: approximately 20 × 9 × 6 cm. The listed price refers to one piece.
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Height20 cm
Width6 cm
Length9 cm
Dimension details
Length9 cm
Height20 cm
Width6 cm
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