Refined sculptural ashtray attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, made in Murano between the 1950s and 1960s, an impeccable example of the submerged glass technique that made the master famous.
The work features a faceted body of great geometric purity, shaped from a single solid block of multi-layer glass: an internal core with intense amethyst shades emerges through a crystalline band in aquamarine tones, creating an extremely sophisticated luminous dialogue.
The external surfaces, hand-ground with absolute precision, are articulated into inclined planes and diamond cuts that refract the light and transform the volume into a true optical sculpture.
The hollowed interior reveals a soft cavity, perfectly smoothed, typical of Poli’s poetics, in which transparency and color seem to merge into a single fluid mass.
The contrast between the geometric rigor of the external faces and the roundness of the submerged core gives the work a visual balance of rare elegance, while the amethyst–aquamarine chromatic combination represents one of the most sought-after palettes of mid-century Seguso production.
The object, of notable weight and crystalline quality, is an extraordinary example of Murano mastery in postwar artistic glass and constitutes an iconic piece for collectors and connoisseurs of Italian submerged glass.
 
Product Name: Sculptural ashtray attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, 1970
Designer: Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte
Year of Design: Between the 1950s and 1960s
Style: Mid-century sculptural Murano design, characterized by rigorous geometries, layered transparencies, and strong research on light
Main Materials: Solid block of multi-layer submerged glass with amethyst core and aquamarine crystalline band, entirely hand-ground
Distinctive Design: Faceted body of great geometric purity; inclined planes and diamond cuts that refract the light; soft and perfectly smoothed internal cavity; sophisticated contrast between external rigor and internal fluidity; iconic amethyst–aquamarine palette typical of mid-century Seguso production
Dimensions: Length 12.5 cm | Width 12.5 cm | Height 7 cm
Comfort: Heavy, solid, and stable object with smooth and harmonious internal cavity
Typical Use: Designer ashtray or decorative submerged glass sculpture, ideal for modern interiors, collections, and curated furnishing contexts
Design Icon: Impeccable example of the submerged glass technique that made Flavio Poli famous and of Murano postwar mastery
Versatility: Perfect as a single sculptural accent, in collections of designer glass or in minimal, vintage, and mid-century environments; adds chromatic depth and aesthetic value
Current Condition of the Design: Absolutely no chipping of the glass
Additional Notes: Please note that this object is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We invite you to consider these characteristics before purchase.