{"product_id":"tall-22-decanter-bottle-diamond-in-cobalt-blue-made-in-empoli-italy-2","title":"Tall 22\" Decanter\/Bottle, 'Diamond' in Cobalt Blue | Made in Empoli, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEmpoli, as a municipality, is located approximately 30kms (45 mins) southwest of Florence, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. When it comes to Italian glass manufacturing, it is often the under-appreciated region of the country, frequently overshadowed by the more famous Murano or Venetian glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlassmaking in the Empoli region actually has a rich history dating back to the 1500s. Early local production was famous for its traditional 'verde' (Italian for green) glass. This signature colour wasn't a dye, but a natural result of the iron oxide present in the local Tuscan sand, used to create both functional and decorative pieces for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDuring the post-war economic boom, the region pivoted. The production of highly decorative art glass in Empoli and the surrounding areas reached an all-time high, bound strictly for Western international markets. Throughout the 1950s and into the early 1970s, vibrant cased glass vessels, heavily textured vases, and the now-iconic 'genie bottle' decanters were exported en masse. They were sold at various prominent department stores across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHome styling magazines and department store catalogues of the mid-century era can still be found online today, frequently showcasing these bold, decorative Italian pieces as must-have modern decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGlass made by the variety of Empoli manufacturers - both large and small - varied wildly in shape, size, colour, and decoration. Some forms were inspired by traditional Venetian glassmaking techniques, while others relied on completely new, heavily textured press-moulds developed for the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile some Empoli manufacturing names are documented, such as \u003cem\u003eCristalleria Artistica Toscana\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSTELVIA Glass\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eVetreria Artistica Samminiatello (V.A.S.)\u003c\/em\u003e, many kilns remain entirely unknown. Furthermore, because it was heavily exported, Empoli glass is often identified only by the paper or foil labels of its international importers and distributors, with surviving labels frequently bearing names like \u003cem\u003eRossini\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGuildcraft\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eAlrose\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tall decanter\/bottle (aka 'genie bottle'), complete with original glass stopper\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e Decanter\/Bottle \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt Blue\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 56cm (22\") tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with no wear that we can see. Note this bottle shows a slight lean with both the stopper and bottle slightly un-level, as per the image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48361601433767,"sku":"E-D-CB6","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/temp_a6105322-9f7e-4970-a79b-cd012e349fc8.jpg?v=1776229232","url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/products\/tall-22-decanter-bottle-diamond-in-cobalt-blue-made-in-empoli-italy-2","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}