Vintage glass bowl artwork in Sommerso with silver decor Fish — artistic glassmaking method associated with vintage Murano glass. Purple crystal glass piece made by Finnish designer Sirkku Kumela Lehtonen, the first female chief designer at a glassworks in Finland. Handmade one.
1960s. Kumela glassworks Finland. Diameter is 14 cm. Excellent vintage condition.
Why buy vintage glass in Sommerso technique?
The Sommerso (meaning "submerged" in Italian) technique involves layering different colors of glass without mixing them, creating a beautiful gradient effect. It is commonly used in Murano glassmaking, originating from the Venetian island of Murano, Italy.
In this piece, the inner amber-colored layer is encased in a clear outer layer, showcasing the depth and clarity characteristic of this method
