Brutalist set of 6 glasses with pitcher and stirrer in textured neodymium glass, Italy, 1970s.
A rare Italian barware set composed of six glasses, a pitcher, and a stirrer — all masterfully handblown in neodymium glass.
More than a functional object, it is an optical event in constant transformation. This particular glass, infused with neodymium oxide — a rare-earth element — shifts color according to the ambient light: soft lilac and blush rose tones emerge under daylight, while cold or fluorescent light reveals ethereal shades of smoky blue. A quiet spectacle, embedded in the material itself.
The design language is unmistakably: rigorous yet sensuous. The pitcher and stirrer trace fluid, almost anatomical curves, while the glasses evoke a precise balance between geometry and gesture. Each piece offers not only a chromatic surprise but also a tactile invitation — a sensory experience designed for the rituals of hospitality.
OBJECT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT: Set of 6 glasses with pitcher and stirrer in textured neodymium glass
ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1970s
MATERIAL: Neodymium glass
COLOR: Lilac shifting to smoky blue depending on light
TEXTURE: Signature organic relief
CONDITION: Exceptional condition — unused
DIMENSIONS: (+-)
Glasses: Diameter 5.5 cm; Height 15 cm
Pitcher: Diameter 8.5 cm; Height 19 cm
Stirrer: Length 20 cm