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Empoli Emerald Green Verde Op-Art Glass Vase with Handles, Signed, Italy 1960

About the Item

Vintage large, urn-shaped glass vase features elegant Op-Art design on the body of the vase and highly detailed ribbed handles. Monochromatic emerald green glass appears darker in thicker, heavier base and the handles, framing and showcasing the thinner, lighter, textured body of the vase. Tall, streamlined shape of the vase merges Art Deco decor elements with Mid Century Modern aesthetic. The vase is signed with the scalloped red & gold foil "Made in Italy" label, one of the typical labels for Empoli glassware; the label is damaged, but is readable and easily recognizable. Verde (Italian for "green") glass, one of the main types of Empoli glass, takes its name from the traditional green color of Empoli glass, which was a result of the content of local sand used for glass production. Empoli manufacturers that produced Verde glassware include Vetrerie E. Taddei & C., Vetreria Etrusca, Vetreria Toso Bagnoli, CLAVE, Vetrerie Empolesi, and Vetrerie di Empoli; however, it's hard to positively attribute the piece to a particular maker, as there was a large amount of glass manufacturers in the Empoli area, and the labels usually bore the name of importers, or simply read "Made in Italy".
  • Creator:
    Empoli (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 5.63 in (14.31 cm)Depth: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s - 1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Clifton Springs, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4421143803432

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