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What is the purpose of a decanter?
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The purpose of a decanter is to allow the wine to breathe. A decanter is a vessel that holds wine poured from the bottle. Letting wine breathe allows the wine's flavors the shine.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Decorative Italian Decanter Bottle 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative decanter bottle 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Decorative Italian Crystal Decanter/Bottle 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Italian hand made decanter/bottle made in Italy 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Biot French Bubble Glass Decanter Bottle
By La Verrerie de Boit
Located in New York, NY
La Verrerie de Biot French bubble glass decanter bottle with ball stopper. Measures: 16.5" height x
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass
Italian Decorative Decanter / Bottle Form, Italy, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Decorative Decanter / bottle form, Italy, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Crystal
Biot French Bubble Glass Decanter Bottle
By La Verrerie de Boit
Located in New York, NY
La Verrerie de Biot French bubble glass decanter bottle with large ball stopper, marked 'Biot' on
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass
Decorative Crystal Decanter / Bottle Made in Italy, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative handmade Italian decanter bottle 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Crystal, Silver
