Vintage Empoli Blush Opaline Apothecary Urn With Lid

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A mid-century hand-blown blush pink opaline urn from the Empoli glassworks of Tuscany, in the classic neoclassical baluster form: footed … Read more A mid-century hand-blown blush pink opaline urn from the Empoli glassworks of Tuscany, in the classic neoclassical baluster form: footed pedestal, ovoid body, and a pointed “tent” finial lid. The cased opaline reads as a soft blush in daylight and glows a warm coral when backlit — the characteristic “fire” that distinguishes true opaline from ordinary colored glass.

It works as a lidded vessel on a vanity or as a sculptural accent on a shelf or mantel, with the restrained color and silhouette that suit neoclassical, mid-century, and Hollywood Regency interiors alike.

Unmarked, as with most Empoli pieces. See less