Hand-Painted Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Set of 34

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Set of 34 glasses
in 4 sizes
by carlo moretti,
all hand-painted

origin italy

period 1960s–1970s

designer carlo moretti (1934–2008) … Read more Set of 34 glasses
in 4 sizes
by carlo moretti,
all hand-painted

origin italy

period 1960s–1970s

designer carlo moretti (1934–2008) was a master glassmaker and innovator born on the island of murano, at the heart of the venetian glassmaking tradition, and a central figure in the evolution of murano art glass after world war ii. Passionate about art, culture, and design, moretti combined his historical knowledge of glassmaking with a sensitivity to contemporary expression, creating works that balanced formal rigor with technical experimentation. Together with his brother giovanni, he founded the carlo moretti company in 1958, a firm that distinguished itself through clean lines, crystal-clear quality, and a focus on materials, earning a place in major international museums and private collections. His work was not limited to production: moretti also played a leading role in the modernization of murano techniques and the global dissemination of murano glass, pursuing a balance between artisanal tradition and contemporary design that marked one of the most significant periods in 20th-century italian glassmaking. After his sudden death in 2008, giovanni continued the business until his own passing, consolidating the brothers’ legacy as a benchmark for modern glass.

materials hand-painted murano glass

dimensions
the set consists of four sizes of polygonal-shaped glasses with varying heights and diameters:
ø 9 cm /
h 7.5 cm (x8)
ø 6.5 cm /
h 10.5 cm (x10)
ø 7.5 cm /
h 12 cm (x8)
ø 5.5 cm /
h 15 cm (x8)

condition the glasses are in excellent condition, as can be seen from the attached photos. No cracks or chips. This piece has an attribution mark,
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