Empoli Green Glass Duck Decanter attributed to Toso Bagnoli for Gio Ponti / Taddei, 1960s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

A highly collectible and desirable mid-century Italian Empoli Green glass duck decanter, handblown in the 1960s. Its playful form features a removable duck head stopper that adds both charm and function, making it an elegant yet charming piece of Italian design.

The design originates from the 1950s by Gio Ponti for Taddei di Empoli and was later also produced by the renowned glassmaker Toso Bagnoli.

This decanter is made in the signature “Empoli Verde,” a rich, luminous green tone that comes purely from the iron-rich sand of Empoli, Tuscany. Unlike other Empoli colors, which were achieved with added minerals, this tone is authentically natural and genuinely unique.

The duck shape makes this decanter a delightful example of mid-century artistry, perfect as a collector’s item or as a refined accent on a bar cart, table, or display shelf. with its lively presence, it easily becomes a conversation starter and brings playful elegance to any setting.

In very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and no chips. Unmarked.

Dimensions:
Height: 34 cm (13.4 in)
Depth: 15.5 cm (6.1 in)
Width: 24.5 cm (9.6 in)

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Creator	Gio Ponti
Manufacturer	Toso Bagnoli
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Midcentury, Design Classics, Italian Modern
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
SKU	OKN-2324758
Materials	Glass
Color	Green
Width	25 cm 24.5 cm
Depth	16 cm 15.5 cm
Height	34 cm 34 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Netherlands
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

Sustainability

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About the Creator

Gio Ponti

Born in Milan in 1891, Giovanni (Gio) Ponti studied architecture at Politecnico. After serving in World War I, he worked as Art Director for respected ceramics company Richard-Ginori. Between 1923 and 1927, he partnered with architects Mino Fiocchi and Emilio Lancia. In 1928, Ponti launched both his own architectural studio and the famed magazine Domus. Through the pages of Domus—and, later, those of Lo Stile, which he founded and edited between 1941 and 1947—Ponti influenced international design taste for over 50 years.

Around 1933, he teamed up with engineers Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini to form Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Soncini, which embraced a decidedly Modernist idiom and lasted until 1945. In 1950, he won the design commission for what became one of the 20^th century’s most iconic buildings: Milan’s 32-story Pirelli Tower (built 1956). In 1952, he partnered with architect Alberto Rosselli (Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli); after Rosselli’s death in 1976, Ponti continued to collaborate with longtime partner Fornaroli.

Throughout his career, Ponti juggled numerous roles, including architect, industrial designer, craftsman, professor, painter, editor, and journalist. In addition to his prolific architectural work, Ponti’s design credits are also extensive, ranging from coffee machines (the world’s first, the Pavoni, in 1949) to lighting and furniture for the likes of Cassina, Artemide, and Venini.