A large vintage faceted Murano glass vase, in red, yellow and aqua transparent glass. The design is by Flavio Poli, and it was produced in the 60s in Italy. It is made with the Sommerso technique and has a geometric faceted block shape. A couple of small fleabites to two corners (as shown).Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled glass producers of Murano to create timeless design pieces.Amongst all his works, those that gained him the most fame are without doubt the “Sommersi”, a style that was quickly imitated by other makers and is still very popular to these days. They are vases, ashtrays, paperweights characterised by the juxtaposition of vibrant colours in contrasting tones that generate a beautiful overall aspect: the original collection earned him the Golden Compass, the most important award for italian designers, in 1954.designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato (Murano, Italy, 1960s).