This classic mid-century modern Murano art glass bowl has a striking hand-blown free-form atomic shape. The turquoise blue and golden Amber sculptural shaped glass bowl resembles an abstract flower.
This fabulous Murano Glass Bowl presents an ingenious twist on glass workmanship pioneered by the talented glass artisans on the Venetian island of Murano. In their search for new avant-garde forms and designs Murano Glass artists invented Sommerso technique, which propelled them to the world fame. Layering colored glass which then solidifies achieves a look where colors interplay without mixing and create unexpected chromatic effects depending on the lighting. For its bold modern look, amazing color play, and understated elegance that is always in fashion, Sommerso has quickly become the standard of contemporary interior design for artists and decorators all over the world
Display this striking modern glass bowl on a living room coffee table, dining room table, or hallway console.
The glass bowl is very thick and heavy and is in very good vintage condition. It has no chips and no cracks.
Approximate Measurements:
11” x 11” x 3" high
STYLES
AbstractContemporaryMid-Century Modern
BRAND
Murano
PERIOD
1960s
ITEM TYPE
Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
MATERIALS
Art Glass
CONDITION
Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
COLOR
turquoise blue and golden Amber
The unique shape features elegant curves and edges inspired by floral designs in Murano's signature style, and the bowl's rich color palette leaves no doubt of its Murano origin. This gorgeous Murano Glass bowl is an instant conversation piece and a fine Venetian accent for any home or office decor, whether classic or contemporary in style. Despite its fragile material, this bowl is heavy and crafted to become a family heirloom passed through generations. Stylish in a very Italian way, this Murano Sommerso bowl makes a fine gift for many occasions.
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Since centuries people from all over the world tried to steal the ancient art of Murano glass blowing with less success. The art of making Murano glass is deeply woven into the families of glass blowers living in the island of Murano. These Muranese families are the guardians of the ancient techniques of Murano glass blowing. The secret art of Murano glass creation is passed down from generation to generation within the family. Little kids as young as 12 years old are joining their fathers and grandfathers in the furnace to help them and learn the art of glass blowing. Thus, the ancient secrets and valuable knowledge cannot get in the wrong hands.
WHAT IS MURANO GLASS?
When people talk about Italian art glass or Venetian art glass, they are usually referring to the sculptures, vases, chandeliers and decorative glass objects made in the island of Murano, Italy. Murano is a small island in the lagoon of Venice, where the art of glassmaking has more than 1000 years of tradition. Only glassworks made in the island of Murano can be marketed as Murano glass artworks.