1960s Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray

1960s Flavio Poli Murano Glass AshtrayItalian artist Flavio Poli is renowned for his contribution to the development of Murano glass especially his championing of submerged glass (or sommerso) during the 1950s. The method requires an authentic knowledge of colour combinations, as well as a high level of dexterity in blowing and layering. To achieve the beautiful results of pieces such as this ashtray, articles are submerged in clear molten glass of a different colour, producing a layered,

Takada’s tall scrubbing tool is handcrafted by artisans from Takada Tawashi in Japan's Wakayama prefecture

innovative collaborations and centuries-old techniques

Bands wrap around the surface to create a freeform shape that perfectly complements any floral display

Its fleecy fibres are hand-woven in an intersecting network

Christofle’s Chinese chopsticks are meticulously handcrafted in France from resin with signature silver-plated grip ends

the Rocaille vase is inspired by the ornate ceramics from the Rococo era

Mexico in pale pinks and feelgood yellows

Craftspeople utilise the corbeille technique to form the clay into soft coils that are woven by hand and reinforced with small flowers or buttons

one of the last typographic workshops in the world

A must for cigar enthusiasts

tactile handle

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