Glass platter in bullicante technique, Italian Modern design from the 1960s
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Description
Glass platter from Italy, crafted using the bullicante technique that defined Italian art glass of the 1960s. Controlled air bubbles trapped within the thick walls create an optical depth effect that shifts with changing light.
The form balances solidity with refinement. A square base transitions smoothly into rounded corners, while the walls rise in a gentle curve. The bullicante technique gives the surface a three-dimensional quality — regular air bubbles distributed throughout the glass mass make the piece appear lighter than its substantial construction would suggest. The proportions, with a wide bottom and low sides, emphasise the practical nature of this design.
Italian glass design of the 1960s merged centuries of Venetian craftsmanship with the language of Bauhaus modernism. The bullicante technique, developed by Italian masters over generations, found new applications during this period as designers combined traditional skills with geometric simplicity. Italian art glass from this era reached interiors worldwide, becoming a symbol of artisanal skill meeting contemporary aesthetics.
The platter works beautifully as a serving dish for fruit or appetisers, yet equally serves a decorative purpose. Its compact dimensions suit placement on a coffee table, sideboard, or display cabinet.
Condition is good. Surface shows scratches from use over the years.
Technical data
| height: | 6 cm |
| diameter: | 15.5 cm |