Decanter - Corset model - Empoli - Cobalt blue Genie Bottle
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A vintage Italian Empoli coloured glass Genie Bottle decanter, Corset model, dating to the 1960s–1970s, aqua blue with a flame stopper, measuring 36 cm high, 17 cm wide and 10 cm in diameter.
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Beautiful Vintage Italian Empoli Glass 'Genie Bottle' Carafe with Flame Stopper – 1960s/1970s
Description
This lot concerns an iconic and highly sought-after vintage Italian 'Genie Bottle' decanter carafe, manufactured in the Empoli region (Tuscany, Italy). These bottles are known for their extravagant shapes and vibrant colors and were the ultimate statement piece within Mid-Century Modern (MCM) interiors in the 60s and 70s.
This particular model is also affectionately called the 'Corset' model by collectors due to its elegant, cinched waist. The carafe is finished in a stunning, deep turquoise / cobalt blue shade that plays beautifully with the light. The body and neck are adorned with a graceful relief pattern of pressed vertical panels. The bottle is crowned with the original, impressive flame stopper.
The item is hand-blown/molded, as seen by the authentic small air bubbles and production lines in the glass, typical of artisanal Italian glassware from this period.
Specifications
• Origin: Italy (Empoli Region, Tuscany)
• Period: 1960s / 1970s (Mid-Century Modern)
• Material: Colored art glass
• Color: Aqua blue / Turquoise
• Model: Corset / Genie Bottle
Beautiful Vintage Italian Empoli Glass 'Genie Bottle' Carafe with Flame Stopper – 1960s/1970s
Description
This lot concerns an iconic and highly sought-after vintage Italian 'Genie Bottle' decanter carafe, manufactured in the Empoli region (Tuscany, Italy). These bottles are known for their extravagant shapes and vibrant colors and were the ultimate statement piece within Mid-Century Modern (MCM) interiors in the 60s and 70s.
This particular model is also affectionately called the 'Corset' model by collectors due to its elegant, cinched waist. The carafe is finished in a stunning, deep turquoise / cobalt blue shade that plays beautifully with the light. The body and neck are adorned with a graceful relief pattern of pressed vertical panels. The bottle is crowned with the original, impressive flame stopper.
The item is hand-blown/molded, as seen by the authentic small air bubbles and production lines in the glass, typical of artisanal Italian glassware from this period.
Specifications
• Origin: Italy (Empoli Region, Tuscany)
• Period: 1960s / 1970s (Mid-Century Modern)
• Material: Colored art glass
• Color: Aqua blue / Turquoise
• Model: Corset / Genie Bottle
Details
Era
1900-2000
Glass type
Empoli
Specific region of origin
Empoli, Toscane
Title additional information
Cobalt blue Genie Bottle
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass
Country of origin
Italy
Model
Corset model
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Blue
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
36 cm
Width
17 cm
Diameter
10 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
