Mid-Century Modern Italian Sommerso Red Art Glass Floor Vase

This is a tall, slender art glass vase featuring a vibrant cased-glass technique. The primary body is a saturated, opaque red, while the base transitions into a 'sommerso' or submerged style with a clear glass footer. Encapsulated within the lower third of the vessel is an organic, undulating wave pattern featuring ribbons of earth-toned glass in shades of dark brown, amber, and cream, suggesting a landscape or geological formation. The piece exhibits a slightly tapered, bullet-shaped silhouette with a flat-ground, finished top rim. Construction appears to be hand-blown with a thick-walled, weighted base for stability. In terms of condition, the surface shows a high-gloss finish with minimal visible scratching, though light surface scuffs consistent with age and shelf wear are expected. The style strongly reflects the mid-20th-century Murano glass movement, likely dating from the 1960s to 1970s. While no specific maker’s mark is visible in the photograph, the color palette and internal swirl technique are characteristic of Italian glassworks from that era. The craftsmanship is of high quality, evidenced by the even distribution of the red pigment and the precision of the integrated ornamental swirl near the base.