Set of 18 Crystal Tumblers with Sculptural Base, Italian Design, 1970s

A set of eighteen Italian crystal tumblers from the 1970s, distinguished by their sculptural bases that transform everyday glassware into objects of visual interest. Each piece combines a slender, geometric silhouette with a bold detail at the bottom, reflecting the Italian approach to functional design — elevating utility to the level of decorative art.

The clear crystal allows light to pass freely through the walls while the sculpted base refracts it, creating subtle plays of reflection. The proportions a height of sixteen and a half centimetres with a diameter of five and a half centimetres ensure a comfortable grip while maintaining an elegant profile. The heavier lower section provides stability, counterbalancing the visual lightness of the upper body.

Italian design of the 1970s embraced crystal as a medium that bridged traditional craftsmanship with modern formal expression. Designers of this period moved away from classical decorative patterns, instead treating shape itself as ornament. Italian glassworks heirs to centuries of Venetian expertise — pursued these explorations, producing functional objects with distinctly artistic character. Massive, geometric bases became a recognizable signature of this movement, appearing across barware and tableware of the era.

Eighteen pieces provide enough for a large dinner party or allow division into several sets for different beverages. The slender form suits long drinks, juices, and mineral water, while the sculptural base makes each tumbler a table arrangement element in its own right.

The tumblers remain in good condition with no significant flaws. The crystal retains its clarity, and the distinctive bases show no damage.

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