Murano Sommerso Heart Bowl, Amber with Uranium Yellow Casing, Poli/Seguso Era 1960s

A small, substantial Sommerso bowl made of Murano glass in the classic, elegant two-tone style of 1960s Italy: a deep, warm amber core encased in a uranium yellow layer, further enclosed by a crystal-clear outer layer — three glass colors embedded by dipping into successive baths of molten glass. The upper rim is heart-shaped on one side, making the bowl appear like an organic heart silhouette from above, with a soft notch on one side and a gently curved contour to the back. The flared casing casts warm amber light into the interior, making the wall thickness appear like an amber lens.

The bowl measures 16 cm in width, 14 cm in depth, and 6.5 cm in height. Condition very good: the glass is free of chips and cracks, the base shows the subtle signs of wear typical of the 60s, and the thick walls are absolutely clear. The uranium yellow casing fluoresces under UV light — a detail cherished by Vaseline glass collectors and supporting its attribution to the 1960s. The shape is suitable as a tray for jewelry or small objects on a console, as a vide-poche in the hallway, or as a sculptural splash of color on a coffee table — and its weight and depth of color make it much more than mere accessory.