Mid-Century Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray

Mid-Century Flavio Poli Murano Glass AshtrayFlavio Poli former artistic director of Seguso Vetri dArte gave the sommerso technique a new lease of life in the 1950s, using it to create a layered, multicoloured effect. The method sees overlapping layers of transparent glass melded through a heating process and immersed in pots of molten coloured glass. The result, which won Flavio Poli many an award and accolade, gives the illusion that fluid has been trapped within. Please note, this item is a

cut to size and dyed in its respective colour before being sewn together to the correct proportions and finished with a concealed zip fastening

The mid-century design is still being produced at the family atelier in Vienna by a team of skilled artisans who use the original brass moulds

This soap dispenser is handcrafted in crystal with clean-cut bevels and a rich jewel tone

the Big Sur-inspired fragrance fills a decorative porcelain container

This signature wit – which is brought to life via an original Llewellyn design – is digitally printed onto calf leather and complete with semi-precious white marble and blue sodalite playing pieces

Artisans at Lorenzi Milano’s Milanese atelier craft this tray from Canaletto walnut with stag antler handles nestled among brass cut-outs

A love-worn

Her Indigo Rain pattern is created when rich blue pigments are added to the traditional slip coating and fail to properly blend

During the 19th century – the time this solid silver and mother-of-pearl set was sourced – elegance and refinement were the calling cards of design

This ceramic jug takes the shape of a playful pelican

The design process for Métier often starts from the inside out

tactile handle