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Creator: Mdina Glass
Pair of Mdina Glass Decanters with Balloon Stoppers, Carafes in Earth Tones
By Mdina
Located in Hamburg, DE
This pair of heavy and finely crafted decanters are from the Mdina Glass company and date from around the 1970s. The two carafes have a balloon-shaped stopper, which can certainly be seen as a recognition feature for the Mdina company.
They are undamaged and both signed on the underside of the base.
Mdina Glass is a manufacturer of glassware, based in Malta. It was founded in 1968 by Michael Harris, a lecturer in industrial glass design at the Royal College of Art. Attracted by various government incentives offered by newly independent Malta, Eric Dobson and Michael Harris (Royal College of Art colleagues) ventured out to Mediterranean island from the UK with the aim of opening Malta's first ever glassware manufacturer. The company, Maltese Glass...
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1970s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mdina Glass Barware
Materials
Glass
$397 Sale Price
20% Off
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Mdina glass barware are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mdina Glass barware, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original barware by Mdina Glass were created in the mid-century modern style in malta during the 1970s. Prices for Mdina Glass barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $466 and can go as high as $466, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $466.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Mdina glass is made in Malta. Industrial glass designer Michael Harris founded the company in 1968. All Mdina glass is handmade, and many of the glassworks' vases, sculptures, drinkware and decorative objects have bold, colorful designs. Find a selection of Mdina glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mdina glass comes from Malta in the Mediterranean Sea. Michael Harris founded the workshop in 1968 and began producing the bold, colorful glassware that made the company famous. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Mdina glass decorative objects.
- Where is Mdina glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Mdina glass is made in Malta. The glassworks operates out of the Ta' Qali crafts village within the island nation. Founders Michael Harris and Eric Dobson established the company in 1968. Find an assortment of Mdina glass on 1stDibs.




