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Carlo Moretti Furniture

Italian, 1934-2008

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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Creator: Carlo Moretti
Dealer: Edracadabra
Bora Glasses, 1990s, Set of 6
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This set of six Bora glasses, designed by Carlo Moretti, is a fine example of Italian craftsmanship from the 1990s. Known for their bold color contrasts, these glasses are created us...
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1990s Italian Carlo Moretti Furniture

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Blown Glass

Blue Murano Glassware, 1970s, Set of 8
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This exquisite set of eight Murano glasses showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of traditional Italian glassmaking. Each piece is hand-blown and features distinctive swirling, geo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Moretti Furniture

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Carlo Moretti furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Carlo Moretti furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carlo Moretti furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 68 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 180 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Carlo Moretti were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Enzo Mari, Alessandro Mendini, and Memphis Milano. Prices for Carlo Moretti furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $154 and can go as high as $44,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $915.

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