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
$1,640Sale 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 Moretti, Carlo 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
$316Sale 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
Rare Colorful Blue Carlo Moretti Satinato Murano Glass Pencil Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, large Mid-Century Modern vibrant jellybean blue colored / coloured satin Murano glass pencil neck vases by Carlo Moretti (1934-2008), circa 1970. An absolutely bold yet elegant design with the use of bright, vivid blue combined with the bulbous shape and thin pencil neck finished in a satin matt frosted glass for which Carlo Moretti was famous for. Marked with the original Carlo Moretti sticker on the base. Extremely rare to find in this 1.5 foot height - the second image shows this vase with the more common size of vase. Measurements: 46 cm tall. 9.2 cm wide. The green vase...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Red & White Murano Incamiciato Glass Bowl by Carlo Moretti, 1959
By Moretti, Franco Moretti, Carlo 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
Murano Glass Hand-Cut Vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Moretti is a “factory of originals” founded in 1958 by Carlo and Giovanni Moretti, combining innovation...
Murano Glass
$421Sale 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
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
$646Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.19 in Dm 8.08 in
Large Carlo Moretti Glass Vase Green Scavo Etched Murano Studio Art Glass
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage Carlo Moretti long stem soliflor vase made of vibrant green art glass with an etched surface. Whether displayed alone as a centerpiece or filled with a single stem or branch...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Moretti Carlo Murano Small Vase In Colored Opaline Glass
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Smal...
Murano Glass
Multicolored & Opaline Murano Glass bowl by Carlo Moretti, 2002
By Carlo Moretti, Moretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large collectible chalice or cup in opaline Murano glass with colored inserts. signature and date engraved on the base. a visible chip on the edge as shown in the photo.
Murano Glass
Carlo Moretti Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pencil Vase, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Carlo Moretti Pencil Vase in hand-blown Murano glass, designed and produced in Italy during the 1970s. Often referred to as the "Pencil Vase," this distinctive solifleur takes insp...
Murano Glass
Moretti Carlo Murano Vase in Colored Opaline Glass
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valu...
Murano Glass
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H 13 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
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 Refined Murano crystal sculpture from the “Monolite” series, created by Carlo Moretti, signed...
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