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.
Monoliti Magma Carlo Moretti Murano Glass Sculpture
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
One of a kind Murano crystal multicolored sculpture created in 2017. Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory Strolling afoot through the foundations of Murano, the visitor provi...
Crystal
Murano Crystal Sculpture by Carlo Moretti, “Monolite” Series, Signed
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Crystal Sculpture by Carlo Moretti, “Monolite” Series, Signed and Numbered, 1999 A refined Murano crystal sculpture from the “Monolite” series, created by Carlo Moretti, sign...
Murano Glass
Tasch Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Tasch Murano contemporary mouth blown vase in clear lightly smoked glass with beige and white opaque streaks. Part of the I Piccoli col...
Murano Glass
$1,625Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.29 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti, Moretti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco corroso vase in acid green color with applied dark green handles. Attributed to Car...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Enson Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Enson contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in white glass, purple glass and red stripe. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give ...
Murano Glass
Ogiva Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Ogiva Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in orange, ivory with a streak of red. Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory Stroll...
Glass, Murano Glass
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
$313Sale Price|40% Off
H 9.85 in Dm 5.32 in
Carlo Moretti Murano Glass Vase, Marbled Decor, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Valencia, VC
A Carlo Moretti beautiful marbled decor Murano glass vase in white and orange. Handmade in the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy, circa the 1960s. A gorgeous, cheerful piece. Di...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Red & White Murano Incamiciato Glass Bowl by Carlo Moretti, 1959
By Carlo Moretti, Franco Moretti, Moretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This medium-sized bowl was made in Italy by Franco and Carlo Moretti in 1959. It belongs to a collection of boxes, flutes, vases and bowls made of sandblasted and incamiciato glass o...
Murano Glass
Angel Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Angel contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear with blood red and bright red detail. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but giv...
Murano Glass
$425 / item
H 7.48 in Dm 5.51 in
Orion Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Orion Murano contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear with blue and red swirls. Part of the I Piccoli collection, small objects in size but give considerabl...
Murano Glass
Monde Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Monde contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in white, orange and gray. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give considerable cause...
Murano Glass
Novel Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Novel contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear glass with blood red and bright red detail. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size b...
Murano Glass
Vola Carlo Moretti Mouth Blown Murano Glass Bowl
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Vola mouth blown Murano glass bowl in clear glass with orange, white and red trim.
Murano Glass
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.
Murano Glass
Carlo Moretti Murano Toucan Unique Piece, 1960s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Parma, IT
Sculpture unique piece by the master Carlo Moretti, Murano 1960s. Handmade glass toucan with hot applications of glass of various colors. Signed and dated. In excellent condition.
Murano Glass
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H 10.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Trio of Carlo Moretti "Satinato" Murano Glass Perfume Bottles, Extremely Scarce
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A playful yet precious trio of Italian Art Glass perfume bottles. These modernist beauties are done in vivid colors with a soft sanded "scavo" finish and round-topped stoppers. ...
Crystal
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H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 1 in
Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Clear Beige
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear beige. Bosco can be combined with other sizes and colors harmoniously. ...
Murano Glass