1960s Italian Empoli Green Satin Glass Decanter and Five Footed Tumblers

Italian Empoli green satin glass decanter set from the 1960s, comprising a decanter with its glass stopper and five matching footed tumblers. The decanter rises from a broad circular base and narrows through rounded shoulders to a short neck. Its oversized stopper echoes the shape of the tumblers, which flare gently from low circular feet. That small repetition brings the tallest and shortest elements of the set into balance.

The satin surface softens the light passing through the glass. The green appears palest across the broad body of the decanter and deepens where the glass is thicker, particularly around the neck, the base, and the feet of the tumblers. Seen together, the glasses form a row of darker green at table level, while the decanter shows the color across a much larger surface.

Made in Empoli, Tuscany, the set brings the Italian town’s tradition of green glass to a coordinated mid-century drinks service. The shapes are simple enough for the color and finish to define the set. The small tumblers suit an aperitif or an after-dinner pour, and the decanter’s silhouette gives the group a strong presence on a bar cart or sideboard. For a collector of Empoli glass, the appeal of the ensemble is in seeing the same green carried from the broad bottle to the five compact glasses.

Dimensions:
Decanter: W 4 in × D 4 in × H 10.8 in