Italian Empoli Amber Hobnail Bubble Glass Vintage Bottle Vase MCM 9 Inch Italy

Description

View Italian Empoli Amber Hobnail Bubble Glass Vintage Bottle Vase MCM 9 Inch Italy with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The underside is molded “MADE IN ITALY.”. Its warm amber coloring and highly textured form make it a striking accent for a Mid-Century Modern, retro, or eclectic interior. A thick rolled rim completes the sculptural bottle form. Vintage Italian art glass bottle vase in a rich honey-amber color, featuring a dramatic graduated hobnail or bubble pattern. Large rounded bubbles cover the broad lower body and progressively decrease in size as they rise along the slender tapered neck. A thick rolled rim completes the sculptural bottle form. The underside is molded “MADE IN ITALY.” This type of colorful mold-blown glassware is strongly associated with the Empoli region of Italy and became especially popular during the mid-to-late 20th century. Its warm amber coloring and highly textured form make it a striking accent for a Mid-Century Modern, retro, or eclectic interior. This form may originally have been marketed as either a bottle vase or genie-style decanter. No stopper is included, and it displays beautifully as a vase or standalone Italian glass bottle. Measures approximately 9 inches high, 6.5 inches across the widest portion, 3 inches across the base, and 1.5 inches across the top. Weighs approximately 1 pound 12 ounces. Condition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and display. There is a tiny smooth, evenly formed notch at the base and an uneven or slightly rough section along the underside edge. These areas align with the visible mold seam and appear to be original production characteristics rather than post-production damage. No post-production chips or cracks observed. No stopper is included. Please review all provided photos carefully using the zoom function to verify the condition before purchasing, the images are part of the listing description. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Pottery & Glassware › Vases. Brand: Unmarked.

Type

Bottle vase / possible genie decanter

Brand

Unmarked

Color

Amber / honey gold

Style

Mid-Century Modern

Pattern

Graduated hobnail / bubble

Material

Mold-blown art glass

Country of Origin

Italy

Features

Rolled rim, textured body, embossed base

Backstamp

Impressed

Vintage

Yes

Item Height

9 inches

Item Weight

1 pound 12 ounces

Item Width

6.5 inches