Sky Blue Empoli Cased Glass Vase, Mid-Century Italy
Sky Blue Empoli Cased Glass Vase, Mid-Century Italy
Empoli: where shape meets shade
Empoli, the other great glassmaking region of Italy, was the playground for bold silhouettes and saturated hues in the 1960s and 1970s. This hand-blown cased glass vase carries that same sense of modern daring: an hourglass-inspired form that swells and cinches like sculpture in motion.
The cased glass technique gives the sky blue color its depth—denser and opaque at the base, softening into a luminous translucence toward the neck. Its biomorphic shape feels both organic and futuristic, recalling the mid-century Italian love of clean curves and pure color.
Unlike Murano’s jewel-like intricacy, Empoli glass leaned into bold, modern forms with everyday accessibility—and that’s exactly what makes this piece so appealing. A vessel, yes, but also a piece of design history that bridges utility and artistry.
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Condition: Excelent
Key Features & Benefits
Hand-blown Empoli cased/opaline glass with matching stopper
Sculptural genie-bottle silhouette: pear body, long slim neck
Radiant sky-blue opacity that glows in natural light
Medium-large scale (approx. 14–18" H with stopper) for vertical impact
Pontil mark and slight hand-made variations—authentic vintage character
Works as both sculptural object and functional vessel
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Black & Gold Condition Guide
✨ We believe every piece tells a story — here’s how we describe the chapters they’ve lived so far:
Mint / Like New Practically time-traveled. Looks as though it’s never been used. Crisp, clean, and flawless.
Excellent Well-preserved with only the most minor signs of age (think a faint scratch or two, visible only if you squint). Structurally sound and show-stopping.
Very Good Loved and cared for. Some small signs of wear — maybe light surface marks, gentle fading, or a touch of patina — but nothing that distracts from its beauty or function.
Good Has earned its character. Noticeable wear such as scratches, discoloration, or finish loss, all consistent with age and use. Still fully functional and fabulous.
Well-Loved / As-Is This one has stories to tell. Expect visible flaws or wear (chips, cracks, missing parts), but still worthy for display, repurposing, or as a collector’s gem.
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