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.
Murano Glass Hand-Cut Pitcher by Carlo Moretti Italy 1970s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful murano glass pitcher by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Moretti is a “factory of originals” founded in 1958 by Carlo and Giovanni Moretti, combining innovat...
Murano Glass
Albali Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Clear Glass Decanter
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Albali contemporary mouth blown Murano clear glass decanter, signed and dated. ...
Murano Glass
Set of 8 Carlo Moretti Empoli Cased Glass Plum Wine Glasses
By Empoli, Carlo Moretti
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Mid Century staples with these Carlo Moretti Empoli Cased Glass wine glasses. Rich plum color with the iconic white interiors, perfect for...
Glass, Art Glass
$495 / set
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 6.75 in
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Cocktail or Liquor Glasses, Set of 14
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Cocktail or Liquor or Cordial Glasses. Long stemmed Italian glassware by artisan Carlo Moretti, Set of 14
Blown Glass
$275Sale Price|21% Off
H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 9.5 in
Clear Glass Modernist Margarita Martini Cocktail Pitcher
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bulbous body drinks pitcher.
Glass
Carlo Moretti Tulip Murano Decanter
By Carlo Moretti
Located in North Miami, FL
Vivid yellow and orange Tulip design with tulip stopper. Sticker to base. Since the founding of Carlo Moretti by the Moretti family in 1959, the Carlo Moretti Murano Crystal objec...
Murano Glass
$620 / item
H 8.75 in Dm 3 in
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Glass Revolution Cocktail Mixer Set
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple in form, the contemporary handcrafted Revolution Collection Cocktail Mixer Pitcher Set is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure extrusion of handblown borosilicate glass. The cocktail mixer set...
Stainless Steel
$675 / set
H 3.75 in Dm 3.63 in
Italian Murano Red White Champagne Coupes Glasses by Carlo Moretti, Mid-20th C
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
A chic set of five (5) vintage red and white Italian Murano Champagne coupes or cocktail glasses, by designer Carlo Moretti, Midcentury Modern Design period, Italy, circa mid-20th century. These Carlo Moretti Champagne...
Murano Glass
Vintage Hand-Blown Tortoise Shell Glass Pitcher, Italian Murano, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage hand-blown glass pitcher in a tortoise shell pattern. Elegant barware hand blown tortoise shell glass pitcher amber with clear glass handle. A distinctive tortoise shell motif brings rich color and dimension to a glass carafe that makes a stunning addition to your bar. A beautiful tall Martini or Lemonade pitcher...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Pitcher
By Cenedese
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handblown glass pitcher with swirling teal, white, and amber coloration, flared spout, and applied handle. Likely Murano, mid-20th century. Polished pontil; light wear consistent wit...
Blown Glass
1950's Murano Glass Pitcher for Water
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Murano glass water jug. Large model. Made of smoke colored glass, with fine accents of white lines. The handle is nicely decorated with a swi...
Murano Glass
$619
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Leopard Murano Art Glass Decorative Pitcher with Brass Cap, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century Murano decorative pitcher made in a stunning leapard art glass with solid brass cap. This incredibly charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. The glass recalls the leopard skin, with a stunning handle in a vibrant orange glass. The cap is made in solid brass and has not been polished as it matches wonderfully with the leopard art...
Metal, Brass
1970s Modernist Barware Glass Pitcher
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC Presents: a 1970s Glass Drink Pitcher modern lines. 11.5 h x 6.75 diameter x 6.75d Preowned vintage Refer to images listed
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Margot Decanter
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spent enjoying your favorite port, scotch, bourbon, or other liqueur. With its...
Glass
Carlo Moretti Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Jug, circa 1970
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An opaline blue, brown and white Murano glass jug by Carlo Moretti. It's in perfect conditions.
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 6.7 in
Carlo Moretti Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Jug by Opaline Florence
By Opaline florence, Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A brown and red opaline Murano glass jug by Carlo Moretti, made in Italy in 1970.
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass