Set of four blue tinted glass stemmed glasses, Italy, 1970s

A set of four Italian cocktail glasses from the 1970s, crafted from blue tinted glass. The rich, saturated shade of blue gives them a distinctive presence that sets them apart from conventional tableware. These pieces exemplify the Italian approach to functional glass elevating everyday objects to the status of decorative art.

The form combines a classic stemmed silhouette with a distinctly modernist sensibility. Slender stems flow seamlessly into flared bowls, creating proportions characteristic of cocktail glassware from that decade. The colour is integral to the material itself rather than applied to the surface, shifting in intensity according to the thickness of the wall and the angle of light.

Italian glassmaking in the 1970s was shaped by both artisanal heritage and the experiments of industrial design. Vivid coloured glass in blues, oranges, greens became a hallmark of the era, responding to demand for objects that merged utility with expressive aesthetics. Workshops and manufacturers brought colour into everyday tableware, democratising what had previously been reserved for collectors' pieces.

The glasses are suited to serving cocktails, aperitifs and ice cream desserts. A height of thirteen centimetres and bowl diameter of seven and a half centimetres allow for comfortable handling and easy stirring. The set of four provides a ready ensemble for table settings.

Condition is good with no significant flaws. The glass retains full clarity and colour intensity.

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