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.
Carlo Moretti Vase in Murano Glass
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Carlo Moretti vase in Murano glass Circa : 1980 Dimensions : H 33 x D 16 Signed on the foot of the vase 750€.
Art Glass
Carlo Nason, Murano Vase, Red Amber Transparent Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Carlo Nason - Murano vase - Bleu and transparent glass, circa 1960. Original label In very good condition. Measures: Height 45 x circular 12 cms 850 Euros.
Murano Glass
Vase « arum » en verre de Murano
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Vase « arum » en verre de Murano Circa : 1950 Dimensions : H 43 x D 20 750€.
Art Glass
Murano Vase by E. Rizietto
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Vase of Murano By E. Rizietto Manufacture Of Majo Murano Signed and dated 1989 Perfect condition 36 x 17 cms 790 Euros.
Murano Glass
Salviati Murano by Renzo Stellon "Millebolle" Model
By Salviati
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Salviati Murano by Renzo Stellon Millebolle model 2 cone-shaped vases decorated with large grey bubbles in smoked grey Murano glass Signed and dated 2009 Measures: 43 H x 24 D New from stock in their original box 1650 euros per pair Salviati. Glass since 1859. Founded in 1859, Salviati sits amongst the most prestigious glass manufacturers in Venice. Over 150 years of glass making knowledge and strong collaborations with international designers characterise a collection of timeless pieces of outstanding quality and design. Salviati today shows the ability to master the heritage of the Muranese legacy and explore the art of the possible. Salviati’s products are highly recognizable for their strong narrative, creativity and distinctive design they embody the Venetian tradition and interpret extraordinary making techniques in a contemporary way. Historically Salviati has worked with designers and artists with great sensibility and abilities to understand glass as a material. What we do. Salviati and its designers are committed to investigate the limits in making and exploring new aesthetics to create considered and powerful objects. Salviati has worked with designers and artists like: Luciano Gaspari, Ingo Maurer, Ross Lovegrove, Amanda Levete, Tom Dixon, Nigel Coates, Thomas Heatherwick...
Murano Glass
Toso Murano Ravishing Statuette in Murano Glass "Chinese"
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Toso Murano Ravishing statuette in Murano glass Chinese Murano and gold flakes Perfect condition circa 1980 Measures: H 16 x D 10 x W 6 cms 390 euros.
Murano Glass
Large Purple Murano Glass Vase, circa 1960
By Murano 5
Located in Austin, TX
Large purple Murano glass vase, circa 1960.
Glass
1980s Seguso Style Modernist Purple and Clear Sommerso Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A purple murano glass vase designed and manufactured in the Eighties in Murano, it's in perfect conditions. This vase showcases the distinctive characteristics associated with Murano...
Murano Glass
Purple and White Murano Glass Vase “Wave” by Carlo Moretti, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Murano glass in Italy, 1970s. This vase features its original label. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent origina...
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Sommerso Clear and Purple Twisted Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
An eye-catching hand blown Murano twisted vase in clear and purple glass. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1960s. This art glass vase has...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Clear Purple
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear purple. Bosco can be combined with other Bosco vases, in different colors and sizes, harmoniously. ...
Murano Glass
arlo Moretti Violet Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A true gem from the 1970s: this handcrafted Murano glass bottle/vase by Carlo Moretti captivates with its soft violet tones and refined, modernist silhouette. A striking example of I...
Blown Glass
