Fontana Arte Cartoccio Opal Glass Vase

Cartoccio is an opal glass vase by FontanaArte, designed by master glassmaker Pietro Chiesa in 1932. Its form is what makes it instantly recognisable: slender and sinuous like a rolled paper cone or, depending on the angle, like an upside-down veil, suspended in a perfect balance between material and lightness. Crafted in glass with a natural sandblasted finish in a single opal white tone, this object is a true expression of Italian artisan design heritage.

The value of Cartoccio lies as much in its making as in its aesthetics. Pietro Chiesa, a master of glass and a central figure in FontanaArte's history, chose to hot-bend a single sheet of glass to create a vase with inimitable lines. Each sheet is folded manually, making every piece exclusive and unique. This artisanal process, unchanged since the original 1932 conception, is what sets Cartoccio apart as a Made in Italy design object of exceptional quality. The vase is available in two sizes: Cartoccio Small, standing 20 cm tall, and Cartoccio Large, at 30 cm, adapting effortlessly to different decorative arrangements and settings. Its quiet, refined presence makes it an ideal accent piece for the living room or a carefully curated bedroom.