Mid-Century Modern Italian Empoli Glass Decanter Set with Six Cordial Glasses

This is an exceptional 7-piece Mid-Century Modern Italian art glass service, likely originating from the Empoli region, famous for its vibrant colored glassware. The set features a tall, slender decanter with a distinctive long neck and a bulbous, ribbed base. The decanter is crafted in a rich, cased 'ruby' or 'oxblood' red glass, featuring an applied clear glass handle and a clear ribbed pedestal foot. It is topped with a dramatic, tall flame-style clear glass stopper that adds significant vertical scale. Accompanying the decanter are six matching cordial or wine glasses. Each glass echoes the aesthetics of the main vessel, with a deep red bowl featuring subtle vertical optic ribbing, supported by a clear glass stem and a broad circular foot. The craftsmanship suggests a mid-20th-century production, approximately 1950s to 1960s. The glass appears to be in excellent vintage condition with a high gloss finish; there are no visible chips or cracks in the primary bodies, though typical 'shelf wear' or minor surface scratches may be present on the base of the feet. The clarity of the clear glass components and the saturation of the red hue indicate high-quality artisanal production. While no maker's mark is visible in the image, this style is highly indicative of Italian export glass from the era.