This exquisite vessel exhibits a striking sculptural presence, defined by its delicate hand-blown construction and dynamic light interaction. The clear optic glass features a tight spiral ribbing that creates a rhythmic, undulating texture, while the vibrant green base provides a bold architectural anchor. Its flared silhouette and thin-walled craftsmanship offer a sophisticated decorative impact, capturing and refracting light with exceptional clarity.
Attribution & Period
Italian, 1950s. The piece is stylistically aligned with the mid-century modern production of Empoli, Italy. The use of a "verde" green base fused to a clear, optic-ribbed bowl is a hallmark of Tuscan glasshouses from this era. The masterfully thin-walled execution and the specific swirl pattern are consistent with high-quality export wares produced for the luxury market during the 1950s.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Excellent condition. The glass remains remarkably clear with no observed chips, cracks, or professional repairs. Very light shelf wear consistent with age is present on the underside of the base. A few minute, era-appropriate air bubbles (seeds) are trapped within the glass, inherent to the hand-blown manufacturing process.
Authenticity & Construction
This piece was produced using traditional hand-blowing and manipulation techniques. The bowl features a "ballotton" or optic-ribbed mold-blown texture that has been swirled during the blowing process. The saturated green foot is hot-applied to the clear bowl, a process requiring significant technical skill to ensure a seamless and stable fusion between the two colored glass batches. Notably, the glass composition includes trace minerals that produce a distinct fluorescent glow under 365nm UV light.
Placement
This chalice is an ideal accent for a minimalist mantle, a light-filled étagère, or as a centerpiece on a mid-century sideboard. Its verticality and transparency make it a perfect candidate for pairing with other Italian glass forms or for placement near a natural light source to emphasize the optical ribbing.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
This exquisite vessel exhibits a striking sculptural presence, defined by its delicate hand-blown construction and dynamic light interaction. The clear optic glass features a tight spiral ribbing that creates a rhythmic, undulating texture, while the vibrant green base provides a bold architectural anchor. Its flared silhouette and thin-walled craftsmanship offer a sophisticated decorative impact, capturing and refracting light with exceptional clarity.
Attribution & Period
Italian, 1950s. The piece is stylistically aligned with the mid-century modern production of Empoli, Italy. The use of a "verde" green base fused to a clear, optic-ribbed bowl is a hallmark of Tuscan glasshouses from this era. The masterfully thin-walled execution and the specific swirl pattern are consistent with high-quality export wares produced for the luxury market during the 1950s.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Excellent condition. The glass remains remarkably clear with no observed chips, cracks, or professional repairs. Very light shelf wear consistent with age is present on the underside of the base. A few minute, era-appropriate air bubbles (seeds) are trapped within the glass, inherent to the hand-blown manufacturing process.
Authenticity & Construction
This piece was produced using traditional hand-blowing and manipulation techniques. The bowl features a "ballotton" or optic-ribbed mold-blown texture that has been swirled during the blowing process. The saturated green foot is hot-applied to the clear bowl, a process requiring significant technical skill to ensure a seamless and stable fusion between the two colored glass batches. Notably, the glass composition includes trace minerals that produce a distinct fluorescent glow under 365nm UV light.
Placement
This chalice is an ideal accent for a minimalist mantle, a light-filled étagère, or as a centerpiece on a mid-century sideboard. Its verticality and transparency make it a perfect candidate for pairing with other Italian glass forms or for placement near a natural light source to emphasize the optical ribbing.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
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