Italian glassmaker Carlo Moretti elevated glassmaking to an avant-garde art form. He is known for his decorative vases, striking centerpieces and elegant table lamps. The bright, rich colors and sophisticated silhouettes of mid-century modernism that characterize his works brought high prestige to the Moretti name.
Moretti was born in 1934 on Murano, a series of islands in the Venetian lagoon, a place famous for its glassmaking. Six years later, in 1940, his brother Giovanni Moretti was born. The older Moretti brother initially studied to become a lawyer, but he fell in love with the glassmaking tradition of his birthplace.
In 1958, the two brothers opened the Carlo Moretti glassmaking company together in Murano. Carlo headed the company's creative side, but he was also a savvy entrepreneur. The Carlo Moretti company became known for its innovative techniques, creativity in design and refined style.
Over the next 50 years, Moretti earned a name for himself as one of the Venetian glass masters. He was the recipient of the 1966 Internationalen Handwerksmesse Gold Medal, the 1966 Internationales Kunsthandwerk Award, the 1976 Macef Award and the 1984 Arango International Design Competition. His work is held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Musée Ariana and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
When Moretti died in 2008, Giovanni took over the company. Giovanni sold the Carlo Moretti company in 2013 and passed away in 2014. The company continues to introduce new glassware collections in the characteristic style of its founder. It also operates a showroom called L’ISOLA in Venice.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Carlo Moretti decorative objects, serveware, lighting and more.
$130 / item
Lumina Candleholder Red #2
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite atmosphere is essential to creating a special encounter. The new Lumino and Lumina create an aura of intimacy and harmony for an unforgettable evening out. Expertly blow...
Glass
New Modern Candleholder in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
By Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Light casts a magical, eternal glow o...
Marble
Antler Candleholder
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Candleholder made of red deer antlers and shiny chromed brass.
Antler
Leopard Candleholder Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Leopard candleholder In hand-painted ceramic, with black candle holder in ceramic.
Ceramic
Five Flames Candleholder
Located in Paris, FR
Candleholder five flames with structure in solid brass in antique finish. For 5 candlesticks (candle not included).
Brass
Tiger Candleholder Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture tiger candleholder in hand-painted ceramic, with black candle holder in ceramic.
Ceramic
Lele Candleholder in Transparent Red Balloton Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Catfish candleholder in transparent red balloton glass by venini, 2020 Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Transparent red Dimension: Ø 8 x H 18 cm Candle provided.
Glass
Night in Venice Candleholder in Red Balloton Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The warm glow of candles meets glass etched using the special Balloton technique. Its light flickers and dances, casting a multitude of reflections on the refined Tea, Red, Grape or ...
Glass
Bat Candleholder
Located in Paris, FR
Candleholder bat made in solid mahogany wood in black satinated finish. For 1 candle, candle not included. Also available in white lacquered finish, silver leaf finish or antique ...
Mahogany
$353
H 11.03 in Dm 3.35 in
Postmodern solid wood yellow green red Monokel candleholder from Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern solid wood yellow green red Monokel candleholder from Ikea, 1980s
Metal
Interlocking Panels Candleholder 2
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Interlocking panels is an elegant and inventive furniture collection. The pieces are designed with interconnected elements modelled on pebbles and includes candle holders, consoles,...
Brass
Interlocking panels Candleholder 1
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Interlocking Panels is an elegant and inventive furniture collection. The pieces are designed with interconnected elements modelled on pebbles and includes candle holders, consoles,...
Brass
$6,900 / set
H 16.75 in W 20 in D 7.5 in
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Brass and Red Wood Candleholders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco candleholders in brass and red painted wood.
Brass
High-Quality Murano Glass Candleholder by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1999
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1999. It is made in orange, clear and light blue Murano glass. This candleholder is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be co...
Murano Glass