Vintage Italian Empoli Glass bowl

This item is a vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) Empoli glass compote bowl. These decorative pieces were typically handmade in Empoli, Italy, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Key CharacteristicsDesign: It features a vibrant teal or turquoise blue glass bowl set upon a clear glass pedestal stem and base. The bowl often has a ribbed or "swirl optic" pattern. Purpose: These bowls are commonly used as decorative centerpieces, candy dishes, or serving bowls for fruit .Origin: Empoli glass is renowned for its distinctive colors and mid-century aesthetic, coming from a region in Italy famous for its long history of glassmaking.