This exceptional square bowl demonstrates a sophisticated play of light and transparency through the traditional Italian "sommerso" technique. The vessel features a saturated amethyst core suspended within a thick-walled, clear glass exterior, creating a dramatic halo effect at the faceted edges. Its architectural profile and sharp, cold-cut geometry give the piece a significant sculptural presence, allowing it to function as a powerful decorative focal point in a high-end interior.
Attribution & Period
Stylistically aligned with Murano Mandruzzato or Flavio Poli.
The piece is consistent with the mid-century Venetian tradition of geometric sommerso glass, a style most famously pioneered by masters like Alessandro Mandruzzato in the 1960s. The precise hand-cut facets, heavy lead-glass quality, and the specific tension between the inner amethyst gather and the outer clear layer are hallmark characteristics of high-quality Murano production. While no factory mark is observed, the material weight and craftsmanship are regional examples of the mid-20th-century Italian school.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Excellent Condition. The glass is clinical and clear, showing no appearance of scratches, cracks, or repairs. The faceted edges remain sharp and intact, with only minimal, age-appropriate shelf wear on the polished base.
Authenticity & Construction
Hand-crafted using the sommerso process, this piece was formed by dipping a gather of deep purple glass into a secondary layer of molten clear glass. The resulting thick-walled vessel was then meticulously cold-cut and hand-polished to create its precise, geometric facets. This method is highly labor-intensive and results in the characteristic "floating" color effect that is prized by collectors of Italian art glass.
Placement
This amethyst bowl is ideally suited for a modern minimalist setting or an eclectic mid-century interior. Its jewel-toned core reacts beautifully to direct light, making it a perfect centerpiece for a glass coffee table or a high-end console. It belongs to a series of similar forms (as seen in the final photograph) and can be displayed individually or as part of a curated tonal collection for maximum decorative impact.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
This exceptional square bowl demonstrates a sophisticated play of light and transparency through the traditional Italian "sommerso" technique. The vessel features a saturated amethyst core suspended within a thick-walled, clear glass exterior, creating a dramatic halo effect at the faceted edges. Its architectural profile and sharp, cold-cut geometry give the piece a significant sculptural presence, allowing it to function as a powerful decorative focal point in a high-end interior.
Attribution & Period
Stylistically aligned with Murano Mandruzzato or Flavio Poli.
The piece is consistent with the mid-century Venetian tradition of geometric sommerso glass, a style most famously pioneered by masters like Alessandro Mandruzzato in the 1960s. The precise hand-cut facets, heavy lead-glass quality, and the specific tension between the inner amethyst gather and the outer clear layer are hallmark characteristics of high-quality Murano production. While no factory mark is observed, the material weight and craftsmanship are regional examples of the mid-20th-century Italian school.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Excellent Condition. The glass is clinical and clear, showing no appearance of scratches, cracks, or repairs. The faceted edges remain sharp and intact, with only minimal, age-appropriate shelf wear on the polished base.
Authenticity & Construction
Hand-crafted using the sommerso process, this piece was formed by dipping a gather of deep purple glass into a secondary layer of molten clear glass. The resulting thick-walled vessel was then meticulously cold-cut and hand-polished to create its precise, geometric facets. This method is highly labor-intensive and results in the characteristic "floating" color effect that is prized by collectors of Italian art glass.
Placement
This amethyst bowl is ideally suited for a modern minimalist setting or an eclectic mid-century interior. Its jewel-toned core reacts beautifully to direct light, making it a perfect centerpiece for a glass coffee table or a high-end console. It belongs to a series of similar forms (as seen in the final photograph) and can be displayed individually or as part of a curated tonal collection for maximum decorative impact.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
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