Empoli Dove Grey Cased Glass Vase, Retro Italian Shape, Mid-20th Century

Distinct and stylish fused glass Italian vase, inspired by the master of Modern Art, Pablo Picasso An impressive piece mounted on an oblong black ...

Striking black and yellow Tigris cat vase designed by Anneleise Beckh for West German company Schmider Keramik Inscrutable expression on this strong design pi...

Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint. Hand crafted in England. Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form. Circa early 20th century. Tip of...

Antique English wood and cork waterfowl decoy with superb original paint Aged hand painted surface, lightweight and handcrafted in England. Circa early 20th century. Tip of beak t...

A superior antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint Lightweight and hand-carved - large impressionistic shape and form Circa early 20th century Measur...

Undeniably appealing, Italian retro ceramic tiger cub from the 1960's Hand painted and glazed, vibrant and striking Circa 1960's Signed Italy Height 10 inch, Width 8 inch, Depth 6 in...

Empoli art glass. Italian Empoli art glass from the mid-20th century. Excellent condition. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!  

The set of three different Empoli vases with a hobnail pattern showcases the charm and craftsmanship of mid-century Italian glassmaking. Empoli is a region in Tuscany, Italy, renowned for its long tradition of producing high-quality glassware. Each vase in the set boasts a distinctive hobnail pattern, which consists of small, rounded, and raised glass beads covering the surface in a regular and decorative arrangement. This textured pattern adds a delightful tactile element to the vases, enhancing their visual appeal. The vases are made using the cased glass technique, where several layers of different colored glass are fused together. In this case each vase consists of three layers, translucent outer and inner layer in red, violet and ochre and an opaque white middle layer. This process creates a mesmerizing depth of color, as the light interacts with the multiple glass layers. The set includes three vases of varying heights and shapes, offering a dynamic and versatile display. The mid-century design aesthetic prevalent in this era is likely reflected in the vases' sleek and elegant silhouettes. The colors chosen for the vases, including red, violet, and ochre, are evocative of the warm and vibrant hues commonly associated with mid-century decor. These colors not only add a touch of nostalgia but also create a bold and captivating visual impact. Empoli glassware...

Empoli art glass Opaline Italian Empoli art glass from the Mid-20th Century. Excellent condition. The piece is in excellent condition an...

Beautiful Giant goblet Empoli glass vase, excellent condition great color.

Empoli Italian glass grape purple vase.

Italian green glass vase by Empoli, circa 1960.