{"title":"Cristalleria Artistica Toscana (Empoli, Italy)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCristalleria Artistica Toscana\u003c\/strong\u003e, frequently referred to by collectors by its acronym C.A.T., was a glass manufacturer operating in the Empoli region during the mid-century period. Unlike some of the local furnaces that focused on traditional \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"248\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003everde\u003c\/i\u003e glass or delicate classical stemware, C.A.T.’s catalog was bold, playful, and pop-art driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIn the vintage market, the studio is perhaps most celebrated for its iconic 'candy stripe' or 'candy swirl' glass. They produced massive floor vases, bulbous jugs, and towering 'genie bottles' featuring striking, opaque white spiralling stripes cased in vibrant translucent colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBeyond decorative tableware, the C.A.T. furnaces also produced magnificent, large-scale lighting. They are highly sought after today for their massive, hand-blown triple gourd table lamps. These spectacular statement pieces were produced in solid colours or featured their signature candy stripe techniques, catering perfectly to the vibrant interior design trends of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLike many Empoli manufacturers, a vast amount of C.A.T.'s output was destined for the international export market, particularly the United States. Pieces are often found with labels of mid-century import distributors, such as \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"395\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eAlrose\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"405\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eRaymor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"405\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Italian Empoli glass production \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\" href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/glass-italian-empoli\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tall-xl-19-5-empoli-vase-in-teal-blue-made-by-cristalleria-artistica-toscana-in-italy-rare-find","title":"Tall XL 19.5\" Empoli Vase, in Teal Blue | Made by Cristalleria Artistica Toscana, in Italy *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCristalleria Artistica Toscana\u003c\/strong\u003e, frequently referred to by collectors by its acronym C.A.T., was a glass manufacturer operating in the Empoli region during the mid-century period. Unlike some of the local furnaces that focused on traditional \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"248\"\u003everde\u003c\/i\u003e glass or delicate classical stemware, C.A.T.’s catalog was bold, playful, and pop-art driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIn the vintage market, the studio is perhaps most celebrated for its iconic 'candy stripe' or 'candy swirl' glass. They produced massive floor vases, bulbous jugs, and towering 'genie bottles' featuring striking, opaque white spiralling stripes cased in vibrant translucent colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBeyond decorative tableware, the C.A.T. furnaces also produced magnificent, large-scale lighting. They are highly sought after today for their massive, hand-blown triple gourd table lamps. These spectacular statement pieces were produced in solid colours or featured their signature candy stripe techniques, catering perfectly to the vibrant interior design trends of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLike many Empoli manufacturers, a vast amount of C.A.T.'s output was destined for the international export market, particularly the United States. Pieces are often found with labels of mid-century import distributors, such as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"395\"\u003eAlrose\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"405\"\u003eRaymor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVase\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Swirl\/Twist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTeal Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 49.5\u003c\/span\u003ecm (19.5\") tall, 132cm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Great to e\u003c\/span\u003excellent vintage condition, with no major wear that we can see. Some bubbles in the glass from manufacturing, as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cristalleria Artistica Toscana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45896899920039,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/temp_6fb7a88d-12a3-498f-9288-068e5d027cc8.jpg?v=1722307101"},{"product_id":"cristalleria-artistica-toscana-empoli-italy-19-5-vase-in-olive-green-candy-stripe-rare-find","title":"Cristalleria Artistica Toscana (Empoli, Italy) 19.5\" Vase, in Olive Green Candy Stripe *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCristalleria Artistica Toscana\u003c\/strong\u003e, frequently referred to by collectors by its acronym C.A.T., was a glass manufacturer operating in the Empoli region during the mid-century period. Unlike some of the local furnaces that focused on traditional \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"248\"\u003everde\u003c\/i\u003e glass or delicate classical stemware, C.A.T.’s catalog was bold, playful, and pop-art driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIn the vintage market, the studio is perhaps most celebrated for its iconic 'candy stripe' or 'candy swirl' glass. They produced massive floor vases, bulbous jugs, and towering 'genie bottles' featuring striking, opaque white spiralling stripes cased in vibrant translucent colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBeyond decorative tableware, the C.A.T. furnaces also produced magnificent, large-scale lighting. They are highly sought after today for their massive, hand-blown triple gourd table lamps. These spectacular statement pieces were produced in solid colours or featured their signature candy stripe techniques, catering perfectly to the vibrant interior design trends of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLike many Empoli manufacturers, a vast amount of C.A.T.'s output was destined for the international export market, particularly the United States. Pieces are often found with labels of mid-century import distributors, such as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"395\"\u003eAlrose\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"405\"\u003eRaymor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVase\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCandy Stripe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOlive Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 49.5\u003c\/span\u003ecm (19.5\") tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent condition with no wear that we can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cristalleria Artistica Toscana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486377033895,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/temp_51c83410-696c-489c-be69-155ffe9602d0.png?v=1766541893"},{"product_id":"cristalleria-artistica-toscana-empoli-italy-19-5-vase-in-orange-candy-stripe-rare-find","title":"Cristalleria Artistica Toscana (Empoli, Italy) 19.5\" Vase, in Orange Candy Stripe *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCristalleria Artistica Toscana\u003c\/strong\u003e, frequently referred to by collectors by its acronym C.A.T., was a glass manufacturer operating in the Empoli region during the mid-century period. Unlike some of the local furnaces that focused on traditional \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"248\"\u003everde\u003c\/i\u003e glass or delicate classical stemware, C.A.T.’s catalog was bold, playful, and pop-art driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIn the vintage market, the studio is perhaps most celebrated for its iconic 'candy stripe' or 'candy swirl' glass. They produced massive floor vases, bulbous jugs, and towering 'genie bottles' featuring striking, opaque white spiralling stripes cased in vibrant translucent colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBeyond decorative tableware, the C.A.T. furnaces also produced magnificent, large-scale lighting. They are highly sought after today for their massive, hand-blown triple gourd table lamps. These spectacular statement pieces were produced in solid colours or featured their signature candy stripe techniques, catering perfectly to the vibrant interior design trends of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLike many Empoli manufacturers, a vast amount of C.A.T.'s output was destined for the international export market, particularly the United States. Pieces are often found with labels of mid-century import distributors, such as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"395\"\u003eAlrose\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"405\"\u003eRaymor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVase\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCandy Stripe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 49.5\u003c\/span\u003ecm (19.5\") tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent condition with no wear that we can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cristalleria Artistica Toscana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47969463730343,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/temp_2ac0881e-0098-47b4-8150-4fde82920742.jpg?v=1771900799"}],"url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/cristalleria-artistica-toscana.oembed","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}