Carlo Moretti Sculptures
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
Vintage Murano Glass Cat by Carlo Moretti, 1980s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful handmade Murano glass cat with vitreous paste decorations.
Manufactured by Carlo Moretti in 1980s.
Very good conditions.
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1980s Italian Vintage Carlo Moretti Sculptures
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Murano Glass Cat by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1980s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Roma, IT
Murano Glass Cat is a decorative object realized by Carlo Moretti in the 1980s.
Beautiful handmade with vitreous paste decorations.
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1980s Italian Vintage Carlo Moretti Sculptures
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Monoliti Magma Carlo Moretti Murano Glass Sculpture
By Carlo Moretti
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Carlo Moretti sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Carlo Moretti sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of murano glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carlo Moretti sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 2 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sculptures by Carlo Moretti were created in the modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Venini, Aldo Cibic, and Ettore Sottsass. Prices for Carlo Moretti sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $501 and can go as high as $44,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,887.