Italian glassmaker Carlo Moretti elevated glassmaking to an avant-garde art form. He is known for his decorative vases, striking centerpieces and elegant table lamps. The bright, rich colors and sophisticated silhouettes of mid-century modernism that characterize his works brought high prestige to the Moretti name.
Moretti was born in 1934 on Murano, a series of islands in the Venetian lagoon, a place famous for its glassmaking. Six years later, in 1940, his brother Giovanni Moretti was born. The older Moretti brother initially studied to become a lawyer, but he fell in love with the glassmaking tradition of his birthplace.
In 1958, the two brothers opened the Carlo Moretti glassmaking company together in Murano. Carlo headed the company's creative side, but he was also a savvy entrepreneur. The Carlo Moretti company became known for its innovative techniques, creativity in design and refined style.
Over the next 50 years, Moretti earned a name for himself as one of the Venetian glass masters. He was the recipient of the 1966 Internationalen Handwerksmesse Gold Medal, the 1966 Internationales Kunsthandwerk Award, the 1976 Macef Award and the 1984 Arango International Design Competition. His work is held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Musée Ariana and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
When Moretti died in 2008, Giovanni took over the company. Giovanni sold the Carlo Moretti company in 2013 and passed away in 2014. The company continues to introduce new glassware collections in the characteristic style of its founder. It also operates a showroom called L’ISOLA in Venice.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Carlo Moretti decorative objects, serveware, lighting and more.
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1980s Modern Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1980s Modern Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti This exquisite vintage vase is a signed piece of art glass from the renowned Murano glassmaker, Carlo Moretti....
Murano Glass
1970s Carlo Moretti for Opaline Florence Space Age Opaline Glass Italian Vase
By Carlo Moretti, Opaline florence
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare blue and green and white opaline glass vase made in Italy in the Seventies by Opaline Florence. Every single vase it's different from the other ones. The vase it's in perfect condition. Carlo Moretti is an esteemed Italian glass designer and manufacturer known for its exquisite handcrafted pieces. Opaline Florence is a renowned Italian glassware...
Opaline Glass
Opaline glass vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Opaline glass vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1960. Elegant Murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s in white, orange and black opaline. The price of shipping is...
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Nason Moretti signed vase in blown Murano glass, 1950.
By Carlo Moretti, Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, IT
This exquisite Murano glass Art Deco chandelier, to celebrated designer Ercole Barovier, embodies the Venetian elegance and craftsmanship of the 1930s or 1940s. Its central metal fra...
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Pop Art Vase or caraffe Designed by Carlo Moretti
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Palermo, PA
Vintage 1970s Pop Art Vase – Produced by Opaline Florence, Designed by Carlo Moretti This original handblown Pop Art vase or caraffe, crafted in Italy by Opaline Florence in the 197...
Opaline Glass
Cased Pale Blue Empoli Glass Apothecary Jar by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1960s
By Empoli, Carlo Moretti
Located in Glasgow, GB
A cased pale blue Empoli glass apothecary jar, by Carlo Moretti. Handcrafted in the Empoli region of Italy during the 1960s. A refined example of mid-century Italian decorative glass...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass
$1,300 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 7.87 in
Efra Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Paolo Martinuzzi, Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Table lamp of clear mouth blown Murano glass, anthracite painted iron and natural brass designed in 1984 by Carlo Moretti and Paolo Martinuzzi. 60 watt incandescent bulb, 42 watt e...
Brass, Iron
$435Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.44 in Dm 3.55 in
Carlo Moretti Soliflor Glass Vase Red Scavo Etched Murano Studio Art Glass
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The vintage Carlo Moretti long stem soliflor vase is a striking and elegant piece of art glass that showcases the mastery of Italian glassmaker Carlo Moretti. This vase embodies the ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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