A refined and collectible example of the celebrated Murano glassmaking tradition, this geometric Sommerso perfume bottle is a small object of considerable beauty — the kind of quietly extraordinary piece that rewards close looking and brings instant sophistication to a vanity, dressing table, or curated shelf display. Circa 1970s
Sommerso — the Italian word for "submerged" — is one of Murano's most distinctive and technically demanding glassmaking techniques, in which layers of colored glass are submerged within a clear glass casing to create a luminous, jewel-like depth of color. The result is a piece that seems to glow from within, shifting in tone and intensity as the light moves across it. The geometric form of this bottle gives it a bold, modernist character that sits naturally alongside both vintage and contemporary decorative objects. A stopper completes the composition.
Authentic Murano glass is hand-crafted on the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon, Italy, by artisans who have inherited techniques refined over centuries. This bottle is a testament to that tradition — small in scale but rich in craft.
Details:
Technique: Sommerso (submerged layers of colored glass)
Form: Geometric perfume bottle with stopper
Materials: Hand-blown Murano glass
Origin: Murano, Italy
Condition: Please contact us for a full condition report