Vintage Italian Opaline Glass Jug Vase with Orange Swirl Pattern

This vintage Italian art glass jug vase captures the bold geometric aesthetics of the 1970s Space Age era. Crafted in Florence, Italy, the piece is made from opaque white milk glass (Opaline) decorated with an irregular, flowing pattern of vibrant orange and red swirled lines. The classic mid-century silhouette features a slender tapered neck, a bulbous lower body, and a clear glass handle with a distinctive twisted design.
Standing approximately 11 inches tall with a max diameter of 5.5 inches, this decorative ewer retains its original red and silver metallic manufacturer label on the body reading „VB Opaline Florence – Made in Italy”. The vase is in very good vintage condition, entirely free of chips, cracks, or restorations, exhibiting only light, authentic signs of age and shelf wear on the base.
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Product details

• Dimensions: Height 11 3/8" × Diameter 5 1/2"
• Technique: Hand-Blown Opaline Art Glass / Applied Handle
• Origin: Florence, Italy
• Date: 1970s
• Signature: Original paper label intact (VB Opaline Florence)
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; no chips, cracks, or structural damage. Minor base shelf wear consistent with age.

During the 1970s, Italian glassmakers in regions like Florence and Murano embraced opaline glass to create high-contrast, sculptural objects. This piece highly reflects the design language popularized by iconic designers like Carlo Moretti, who famously experimented with satin milk glass and bold, linear color inclusions. The twisted clear handle and feathered orange festoons (piumato style) provide an elegant, tactile quality. This substantial art glass jug serves as a striking standalone statement piece, perfectly complementing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, or eclectic contemporary interiors.