This Italian glass dish from the 1970s exemplifies mid-century modern artistry, where bold color and decorative surface treatment define the era’s creative language. Crafted from glass in a deep, saturated ruby red, the piece is distinguished by its high-gloss, almost mirror-like finish and softly rounded, square form. The thick walls give it a substantial, weighty presence, while the surface is adorned with a regular pattern of embedded air bubbles (controlled bubble technique) that catch the light and add visual depth. The glass feels smooth to the touch, and the rounded, slightly irregular edges highlight its handcrafted nature. The transparency and richness of the red are characteristic of Italian art glass from this period. The dish is in good condition, showing minor surface scratches consistent with age and use, with no significant chips or cracks. This small dish carries the spirit of 1970s Italian modernism—bold color meets organic form, and the captive bubbles transform ordinary glass into an object of almost jewel-like allure. The ruby hue evokes images of sunlit interiors and Mediterranean vibrancy, as if the vessel were designed to trap daylight and scatter it across the tabletop. The softly irregular contours and weighty body reveal the hand and intent of the maker, recalling a time when each piece bore the trace of individual artistry. The dish can be paired with other glassware from the 1960s and 1970s, especially those with strong colors or bubble decoration, to create a curated display on a low console or coffee table. It would also work
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Height4 cm
Width10 cm
Length10 cm
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Length10 cm
Height4 cm
Width10 cm
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