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.
Set of 34 glasses in 4 sizes by Carlo MORETTI, all hand-painted
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Torino, IT
Set of 34 glasses in 4 formats by Carlo MORETTI all painted by hand. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 60s/70s DESIGNER Charles MORETTI (1934-2008) was a master glassmaker and innovator born on...
Glass
$380Sale Price / set|20% Off
Carlo Moretti Set of Eight White and Blue Murano Glass Goblets
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Carlo Moretti set of 8 white and confined blue color. Murano glass goblets. It depicts a set of bell shaped goblets.
Murano Glass
$6,086Sale Price|20% Off
Nason Moretti signed vase in blown Murano glass, 1950.
By Carlo Nason, Carlo Moretti
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
Vola Carlo Moretti Flying Glass Technique Murano Glass Plate with Stand
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Vola flying glass technique Murano glass plate with stand in clear, orange, white and red It takes at least 20 years of experience t...
Murano Glass
Bora Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glasses, Matching Decanter
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti contemporary Bora mouth blown Murano drinking glasses/tumbler and matching decanter in clear with blue and white detail. Sold as a set of six glasses, each in a diff...
Murano Glass
Antique Crystal Cut Glass Goblets; set /4
Located in Malibu, CA
Gorgeous hand cut crystal wine stemware in pristine condition. Set /4
Crystal
Carlo Moretti Tulip Murano Decanter
By Carlo Moretti
Located in North Miami, FL
Vivid yellow and orange Tulip design with tulip stopper. Sticker to base. Since the founding of Carlo Moretti by the Moretti family in 1959, the Carlo Moretti Murano Crystal objec...
Murano Glass
$540Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.75 in Dm 3.63 in
Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
A chic set of five (5) vintage red and white Italian Murano Champagne coupes or cocktail glasses, by designer Carlo Moretti, Midcentury Modern Design period, Italy, circa mid-20th century. These Carlo Moretti Champagne...
Murano Glass
$6,500 / item
H 10.79 in Dm 4.34 in
Baccarat “Tsar” Champagne Coupes – Set of 4 Hand-Cut Colored Crystal Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Created for Tsar Nicholas II, this clear crystal bowl - overlaid in coloured crystal with a high stem, a scalloped base, and diamond and palm leaf decorations - is spectacular. This ...
Crystal
Extra Large Bohemian Crystal Persian Style Decanter
Located in Vilnius, LT
Extra large Bohemian Persian style hand cut crystal decanter. Excellent vintage condition.
Crystal
12 Venetian Wine Glasses in Ruby
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, Venice, Italy. These hand-blown Venetian wine goblets feature ruby glass with applied ruffled details on their fluted stems. Alternat...
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
Set of 2 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Water Glasses, Hand Blown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these hand blown crystal water glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed fo...
Crystal
$140 / set
H 5.88 in Dm 1.75 in
Set of 2 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Champagne Glasses, Hand Blown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these hand blown crystal champagne glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is des...
Crystal
$495 / set
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 6.75 in
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Cocktail or Liquor Glasses, Set of 14
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Cocktail or Liquor or Cordial Glasses. Long stemmed Italian glassware by artisan Carlo Moretti, Set of 14
Blown Glass
Nunki Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Nunki contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear glass with red stripe overlay. Part of the I Piccoli collection, small in size but gives a considerable amoun...
Murano Glass
Xilos Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Xilos Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in clear with blood red and bright red dots. Part of the I Piccoli limited editi...
Murano Glass
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H 9.25 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Set of 8 Very Tall Turquoise Cased Wine/Water, Goblets Carlo Moretti, Midcentury
By Carlo Moretti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of tall and beautifully colored goblets, circa 1960. These are well proportioned and retain a crisp white interior with all-over turquoise ...
Blown Glass
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H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Blue
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in blue. Bosco can be combined with other Bosco vases, sizes and colors harmoniously.
Murano Glass
Ten Carlo Moretti Italian Cased Glass Wine Goblets, Amber and White
By Carlo Moretti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A crisp and nicely proportioned set of ten wine glasses. Featuring Moretti's clean and crisp detailing, knob stem and will proportioned bowl and feet. What a great color! This amber/...
Blown Glass