Pair of Italian stemmed glasses with green stem, hand-blown glass, 1970s

Italian stemmed glasses from the 1970s, crafted from hand-formed clear glass with distinctive green stems. This pair represents the Italian Modern approach to functional design, where even everyday objects gained individual character through the craftsman's hand.

The construction pairs a transparent bowl with a coloured stem and foot, creating a striking optical contrast. Proportions follow classical lines: a slender bowl flows smoothly into the stem, whose intense green provides the central accent of the form. Hand-forming gives each piece subtle irregularities slight variations in glass thickness and light refraction that distinguish a glassblower's work from machine production.

Italian glassmaking of the 1970s drew on the centuries-old Venetian tradition while translating it into contemporary design language. Glassworks experimented with colour as a structural rather than merely decorative element tinted stems, bases and handles became integral parts of the design. This approach to colour in functional glass influenced European production throughout the seventies and eighties, from Scandinavian workshops to German manufacturers.

These glasses suit aperitifs, liqueurs or dessert wines. Standing just under twelve centimetres tall with a narrow bowl, they are sized for spirits served in smaller measures. The green stem brings life to both everyday table settings and more formal occasions.

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

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