1960s–1970s – Italian Art Glass – Decorative Bottle Vase

Origin:

This striking bottle vase is made from rich aqua-teal glass in the classic conical "genie bottle" silhouette most closely associated with the Empoli glassmaking region of Tuscany, Italy, where this form and color were produced prolifically throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The surface is animated by irregular raised relief — organic blobs, drips, and swirling protrusions applied to the exterior — a decorative technique characteristic of Empoli's mid-century output. Reverse image search returns multiple near-identical examples explicitly identified as "Italian Blue Glass Genie Bottle" and "Empoli Italy" on Etsy and Chairish, strongly supporting this attribution. Unmarked, as is typical for Empoli pieces whose original paper labels have been lost over time; attributed in the style of Empoli, Italy, circa 1960s–1970s.

Condition:

• Very good vintage condition overall
• No chips or cracks observed
• Minor surface dust consistent with age and storage
• Glass retains full clarity and color saturation

Details:

• Material: Hand-blown teal/aqua colored glass
• Form: Conical tapered body, narrow neck, rolled flared rim
• Surface: Raised organic relief decoration (applied glass blobs and drip motifs)
• Origin: Italy, attributed Empoli region
• Era: circa 1960s–1970s
• No maker's mark visible

Perfect for:

• Mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency interiors
• Shelf, console, or mantle styling as a standalone decorative object
• Use as a bud vase for a single stem or dried botanicals
• Collectors of Italian art glass and Empoli pieces
• Coastal or Mediterranean-themed interior styling

Design Notes:

The combination of the luminous teal color and the tactile, almost geological surface texture gives this piece an arresting presence well beyond its modest scale — it catches and refracts light in a way that flat glass cannot. Italian genie bottles of this type have seen sustained collector interest globally, with comparable examples regularly appearing on Etsy and Chairish at prices well above the $150 USD mark. A genuine piece of European decorative craft that brings warmth, color, and mid-century character to any setting.