Mid-Century Italian Opaline Glass Solifleur Vase from Cristalleria La Toscana, 1970s

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An elegant and collectible mid-century modern "solifleur" bud vase, masterfully handcrafted in italy by the renowned cristalleria la toscana (empoli … Read more An elegant and collectible mid-century modern "solifleur" bud vase, masterfully handcrafted in italy by the renowned cristalleria la toscana (empoli region) during the late 1960s to early 1970s.
this sophisticated piece features an iconic space age silhouette: a teardrop-shaped body resting on a stable, applied circular foot, which transitions into an elongated, slender neck. The rim is defined by a distinctive, sharp cold-cut slanted mouth.
the striking visual texture is achieved through traditional cased glass techniques. A core of opaque white milk glass ("lattimo") is layered with an asymmetric, fluid marbled pattern featuring soft shades of aqua green, cerulean blue, and subtle hints of yellow inclusions, making every piece entirely unique.
significantly, the vase retains its rare original vintage foil label in gold and red, bearing the "lg" monogram alongside the inscriptions "hand - opaline" and "marchio depositato", providing definitive provenance and high collector value.
condition report & details:
maker: cristalleria la toscana
origin: empoli (florence), italy
period: circa 1965-1975
style: mid-century modern / italian art glass
material: hand-blown cased opaline glass
condition: excellent vintage condition. Pristine structure with no chips, cracks, flea bites, or repairs to the delicate slanted rim or foot. The glass retains its original high gloss.
dimensions: height 40 cm / base diameter 9 cm
weight: 575 gr. This piece has an attribution mark,
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