Italian Empoli Butterscotch Apothecary Jar

Retro your space with  this gorgeous vintage  Empoli Glass Butterscotch Lidded Apothecary Candy Jar 16”. This is a statement piece that commands attention with its larger size and gorgeous color. 

Discover the charm of mid-century modern design with this rare Apothecary Jar. Exquisitely crafted in the 1960s, this 16-inch tall jar showcases a stunning rich gold hue, embraced by a glossy finish that enhances its vintage allure. Made from hand-blown glass, this piece hails from Empoli, Italy, and is a testament to the era’s artisanal production style.

Details:

The body of the dish sits atop a clear twisted glass stem. There is a crack in the lid but it has been repaired and is barely noticeable. 

Measurements: 

•  16” tall to top of the lid
•  8” wide.

History of Empoli Glass

Empoli, as a municipality itself, is approx 30kms (45 mins) slightly south-west of Florence, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It’s the somewhat forgotten region of the country when it comes to glass manufacturing, behind the well-known Murano or Venetian glass.

Glass making in this region of Italy actually has a history which dates to the 1500s, when local glass production was known as ‘verde’ (Italian for green). The traditional verde glass was created for a number of both functional and decorative pieces during its time.

However, during the peak post-war period, decorative items produced in Empoli and the surrounding region were manufactured at an all-time high, bound for western international markets. Across the peak of the 1950s through the early 1970s, decorative decanters, vessels, vases and the like were exported and sold at various department stores in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, etc.

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