Italian glassmaker Carlo Moretti elevated glassmaking to an avant-garde art form. He is known for his decorative vases, striking centerpieces and elegant table lamps. The bright, rich colors and sophisticated silhouettes of mid-century modernism that characterize his works brought high prestige to the Moretti name.
Moretti was born in 1934 on Murano, a series of islands in the Venetian lagoon, a place famous for its glassmaking. Six years later, in 1940, his brother Giovanni Moretti was born. The older Moretti brother initially studied to become a lawyer, but he fell in love with the glassmaking tradition of his birthplace.
In 1958, the two brothers opened the Carlo Moretti glassmaking company together in Murano. Carlo headed the company's creative side, but he was also a savvy entrepreneur. The Carlo Moretti company became known for its innovative techniques, creativity in design and refined style.
Over the next 50 years, Moretti earned a name for himself as one of the Venetian glass masters. He was the recipient of the 1966 Internationalen Handwerksmesse Gold Medal, the 1966 Internationales Kunsthandwerk Award, the 1976 Macef Award and the 1984 Arango International Design Competition. His work is held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Musée Ariana and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
When Moretti died in 2008, Giovanni took over the company. Giovanni sold the Carlo Moretti company in 2013 and passed away in 2014. The company continues to introduce new glassware collections in the characteristic style of its founder. It also operates a showroom called L’ISOLA in Venice.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Carlo Moretti decorative objects, serveware, lighting and more.
Ritmica Blue Glass Vase by Griffe Montenapoleone by Vetrerie di Empoli
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Milan, IT
The exclusivity of fine mouth-blown glass meets the grace of lively curls in this sublime blue-toned glass part of the Ritmica Collection inspired by spectacular rhythmic gymnastics ...
Glass
Linae Small Vase Blue by Federico Peri
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Milan, IT
Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in spring 2021. Created from the starting point of an oval and conical hollow glass cylinder, Ci...
Murano Glass
Blue Rocchetto Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
A medium-sized decorative vase from the Rimini Blu collection featuring a turned shape in refractory white clay. The surface is adorned with hand-incised stamp motifs beneath a vibra...
Ceramic
Blue bottle Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This Blue ceramic vase features a refined bottle-shaped silhouette from the Rimini Blue series. It is crafted on a pottery wheel using refractory white clay and decorated with hand-p...
Ceramic
Aqua Light Blue Round Vase
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Aqua Collection, this exquisite mouth-blown glass vase is the epitome of timeless elegance. The serene shade of blue applied by hand is enlivened by the bright platinum r...
Glass
Blue Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Blue decorative vase featuring a rich cobalt glaze with a glossy finish. The surface is adorned with intricate, hand-incised geometric patterns created using stamping techniques on f...
Ceramic
Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...
Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro Large Glossy - Transparent Vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in spring 2021. Created from the starting-point of an oval and conical hollow glass cylinder, Cilindro is distinguished by its mouth marked by a pronounced round shaping created during the raw processing when the glass is still white-hot. An apparent irregularity which dignifies the lines and gives character to the final product. Cilindro is available in two sizes, Large and Small, in both glossytransparent and satin-shaded...
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Trapezio Large Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Trapezio large vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Trapezio is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Per...
Murano Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Trapezio Small Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Trapezio small vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Trapezio is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Per...
Murano Glass
Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...
Glass
21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro Small Glossy-Transparent vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in spring 2021. Created from the starting-point of an oval and conical hollow glass cylinder, Cilindro is distinguished by its mouth marked by a pronounced round shaping created during the raw processing when the glass is still white-hot. An apparent irregularity which dignifies the lines and gives character to the final product. Cilindro is available in two sizes, Large and Small, in both glossytransparent and satin-shaded...
Murano Glass
