Empoli Guild - Vase - Glass - Space Age Satin Duo

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Pair of hand-blown satin glass vases from Empoli Guild, Italy, dating to the 1960s–1970s, 15 cm high and 5.5 cm wide, in excellent condition.

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A bold chromatic tension between Deep Red and Ochre, captured in the velvet-like texture of Italian "satinato" glass.

This pair exemplifies the mid-century modular aesthetic, balancing geometric rigor with tactile softness. Authenticated by the original silver foil "Stylized Vase" labels, these pieces represent the high-quality production of the Empoli artisan guilds, where the "satinato" finish was used to transform industrial shapes into glowing pillars of light.

Technical Details
• Origin: Empoli, Italy (Consortium/Guild Label)
• Period: 1960s / 1970s
• Material: Hand-blown satin art glass (frosted)
• Height: 15 cm
• Condition: Museum quality; both pieces retain their original silver foil "Stylized Vase" label. The frosted surface remains untouched by time, maintaining its original matte depth.
• Note: Sold as a coordinated pair.

A bold chromatic tension between Deep Red and Ochre, captured in the velvet-like texture of Italian "satinato" glass.

This pair exemplifies the mid-century modular aesthetic, balancing geometric rigor with tactile softness. Authenticated by the original silver foil "Stylized Vase" labels, these pieces represent the high-quality production of the Empoli artisan guilds, where the "satinato" finish was used to transform industrial shapes into glowing pillars of light.

Technical Details
• Origin: Empoli, Italy (Consortium/Guild Label)
• Period: 1960s / 1970s
• Material: Hand-blown satin art glass (frosted)
• Height: 15 cm
• Condition: Museum quality; both pieces retain their original silver foil "Stylized Vase" label. The frosted surface remains untouched by time, maintaining its original matte depth.
• Note: Sold as a coordinated pair.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Space Age Satin Duo
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass
Manufacturer/brand
Empoli Guild
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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Objects sold
Private

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