Opaline Sky-Blue Empoli Genie Bottle
Opaline Sky-Blue Empoli Genie Bottle
Empoli: where shape meets shade
Hand-blown in Tuscany sometime between the postwar optimism of the 1950s and the bold colorplay of the 1970s, this Empoli genie bottle wears its era like a good coat. The body is a voluptuous teardrop—wide at the belly, cinched into a slim neck—topped by a companion stopper that sits like a little crown. The surface is opaline: that milky, porcelain-soft blue that glows from within and changes with the light.
Look closely and you’ll spot the maker’s fingerprints: slightly uneven curves, a soft pontil mark on the base, and the tiny irregularities that prove a human mouth and hand breathed this piece into being. It’s not just a vase; it’s vertical drama in glass—perfect for a narrow floor corner, a sunlit bay, or the gap where a lamp won’t do.
Condition: Excellent
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
Pontil mark and slight hand-made variations—authentic vintage character
Works as both a sculptural object and a functional vessel
Bottle up some style
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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