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Carlo Moretti Platters and Serveware

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
Vola Carlo Moretti Flying Glass Technique Murano Glass Plate with Stand
By Carlo Moretti
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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...
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Carlo Moretti platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Carlo Moretti platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original platters and serveware by Carlo Moretti were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider platters and serveware by Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, and Mario Bellini. Prices for Carlo Moretti platters and serveware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,050 and can go as high as $1,050, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,050.

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