A striking expression of mid-century Italian glass artistry, this oversized Empoli goblet vase commands presence through color, form, and proportion. The bowl rises in a generous rounded silhouette, wrapped in vertical optic ribbing that captures and refracts light with every movement. A softly scalloped rim crowns the piece, while a tall, tapered pedestal stem lifts the form with architectural elegance. The saturated teal blue hue — a signature of Empoli production — delivers depth, clarity, and unmistakable visual drama.
Hand-formed in Italy during the height of the Mid-Century Modern design movement, pieces of this scale were created to serve as statement décor — equally at home on a console, dining table, or bar display. The glass presents the gentle fluidity and occasional minute air inclusions typical of artisanal production, confirming its authentic vintage origin. Its substantial size and refined silhouette make it both a collector’s piece and a functional vessel for florals or standalone display.
Large Empoli examples in this color and profile have become increasingly sought after by interior designers and vintage glass collectors, prized for their ability to anchor a space with saturated color and sculptural presence.
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