Mid-Century Empoli Cranberry Glass Genie Bottle
Art Glass / Mid-Century Decorative Arts

Mid-Century Empoli Cranberry Glass Genie Bottle

This is a tall, elegant Mid-Century decanter or 'genie bottle' likely originating from the Empoli region of Italy, circa 1960-1970. The vessel is crafted from hand-blown glass, featuring a vibrant cranberry or fuchsia pink body with an iridescent luster finish on the surface. It possesses a classic 'flame' or 'onion' bulb shape that tapers into a long, slender neck. The item includes its original matching architectural flame-style stopper in a contrasting smoked or clear glass. The base is an integrated pedestal stand with a knop detail, also in a contrasting clear-to-smoked glass, ending in a wide circular foot. The glass shows excellent transparency and typical handmade characteristics such as slight internal seed bubbles and a smooth pontil mark. The condition appears very good with no visible chips or cracks in the main body, though some light shelf wear is expected on the underside of the base. The luster coating is well-preserved, showing strong pearlescent reflections. This piece reflects the 'Mod' aesthetic popular in Italian glassmaking during the post-war era, prized for its height and bold coloration.

Estimated Value

$450 - $600

Basic Information

Category

Art Glass / Mid-Century Decorative Arts

Appraised On

March 26, 2026

Estimated Value

$450 - $600

Item Description

This is a tall, elegant Mid-Century decanter or 'genie bottle' likely originating from the Empoli region of Italy, circa 1960-1970. The vessel is crafted from hand-blown glass, featuring a vibrant cranberry or fuchsia pink body with an iridescent luster finish on the surface. It possesses a classic 'flame' or 'onion' bulb shape that tapers into a long, slender neck. The item includes its original matching architectural flame-style stopper in a contrasting smoked or clear glass. The base is an integrated pedestal stand with a knop detail, also in a contrasting clear-to-smoked glass, ending in a wide circular foot. The glass shows excellent transparency and typical handmade characteristics such as slight internal seed bubbles and a smooth pontil mark. The condition appears very good with no visible chips or cracks in the main body, though some light shelf wear is expected on the underside of the base. The luster coating is well-preserved, showing strong pearlescent reflections. This piece reflects the 'Mod' aesthetic popular in Italian glassmaking during the post-war era, prized for its height and bold coloration.

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