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Tall 24.5" Cased 'Optic' Decanter/Bottle, in Soft Pink Made in Empoli, Italy

$1,500per item
£1,140.68per item
€1,315.72per item
CA$2,101.23per item
A$2,351.69per item
CHF 1,227.95per item
MX$28,690.71per item
NOK 15,587.18per item
SEK 14,791.28per item
DKK 9,825.20per item
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Empoli, as a municipality itself, is approx 30kms (45 mins) slightly south-west of Florence, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It’s the somewhat forgotten region of the country when it comes to glass manufacturing, behind the well-known Murano or Venetian glass. Glass making in the Empoli region of Italy actually has a history which dates to the 1500s, when local glass production was known as ‘verde’ (Italian for green). The traditional verde glass was created for a number of both functional and decorative pieces during its time. However, during the peak post-war period, decorative items produced in Empoli and the surrounding region were manufactured at an all-time high, bound for western international markets. Across the peak of the 1950s through the early 1970s, decorative decanters, vessels, vases and the like were exported and sold at various department stores in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, etc. Catalogues for department stores and home styling magazines of the era can be found today online showcasing decorative Italian decanters and vases, for the most part originating from the Empoli region. THIS LISTING A tall decanter/bottle (aka 'genie bottle') in soft pink, in the conical shape with an optic pattern. Complete with original glass stopper. This rare piece is also cased, meaning it has a white layer internally, allowing the external transparent layer of glass to really showcase. Model: Decanter/Bottle Production: 1960s Pattern: Conical, Optic Colour: Soft Pink Dimensions: 62cm (24.5") tall Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with no wear that we can see. Some grey colouring in the base of the glass from manufacturing but minimal.
  • Attributed to:
    Empoli (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    NEWTOWN, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10036242026322

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