Be enchanted by the luminous presence of this collection of vintage blown and molded glass decorative carafes and bottles. Typical of Italian productions from the Empoli region (Tuscany) in the 1970s, these pieces are distinguished by their intense emerald green or azure blue color and their varied graphic textures. They capture light dramatically and can be displayed alone as true sculptures or grouped together for a trendy "cabinet of curiosities" effect.

Visual Impact: A Play of Textures and Transparencies

This collection offers a magnificent repertoire of Mid-Century glassmaking expertise, available in three unique silhouettes.

The "Diamond Point" Bottle: This tall, slender decanter is enveloped in a geometric relief of tight diamonds that intensely catches the light. Its long, tapered flame-shaped (or spear-shaped) stopper beautifully elongates its silhouette.

The "Bubbles / Hobnail" Bottle: Characterized by a bulbous body studded with large, decreasing relief bubbles along the neck, this model offers a highly sought-after organic and playful look. Its matching textured stopper completes its typical Space Age design.

The "Apothecary Jug" Bottle: More squat and with a smooth cylindrical base, this model evokes old pharmacy bottles. It is crowned by a superb gadrooned stopper in the shape of a dome or lotus bud, bringing a more classic and timeless touch.

Features

The Art of Accumulation: Offered individually, these pieces achieve their full visual impact when brought together. The repetition of green and blue combined with the variety of textures creates a richly diverse display.

Original Stoppers Preserved: Remarkably for pieces of this era, each carafe retains its large original glass stopper, sculpted in harmony with the body of the bottle.

Translucent Luminosity: The mass-tinted glass offers magnificent chromatic variations: soft green on the edges and deep forest green where the material thickens, and from azure to deep blue.

Technical Specifications

Origin: Italy (Empoli Style / Production)

Period: Circa 1960 - 1970

Style: Vintage / Mid-Century Modern / Italian Retro

Material: Molded and mass-tinted glass.

Models available individually:

"Diamond Point" relief model

"Bubbles / Hobnail" relief model

"Apothecary" smooth style model

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glass is clear, with no major chips or internal opacification.

Dimensions: [To be completed - varying heights with stoppers]

💡 Gallerist's Style Tip

“Empoli glass needs direct light to reveal its magic. Arrange these carafes on a windowsill, on a backlit glass shelf, or in a row in the center of a rustic wooden table. For a decidedly Arty and bohemian spirit, leave them empty: it is the pure transparency of their emerald glass and the graphic design of their stoppers that give them all their decorative interest.”