{"product_id":"fontanaarte-cartoccio-small-vase-hand-folded-satin-glass","title":"FontanaArte Cartoccio Small Vase, Hand-Folded Satin Glass by Pietro Chiesa, 7.8 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe FontanaArte Cartoccio Small vase is a 7.8 in (20 cm) satin glass vase for shelves, nightstands, coffee tables, bathroom counters and café tables, where a short arrangement or a single bloom looks best. It is the compact member of the Cartoccio family: a sheet of natural satin glass heated and folded by hand into a small bowl with a soft, rippling rim. The frosted glass glows in daylight, and because each piece is folded manually, every vase has its own slightly different outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartoccio Small vase in satin glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e FontanaArte, Milan, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e F2910VA100OP10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small decorative glass vase and bud vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e shelves, nightstands, coffee tables, desks, bathroom vanities, café and restaurant tables, hotel rooms and reception counters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8 in (20 cm), from the maker's drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural satin glass, hot-folded from a single sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e shaped by hand; no two pieces are exactly alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent (frosted satin surface)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes in the family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small 7.8 in (20 cm), Large 11.8 in (30 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pietro Chiesa (1932)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern, Contemporary, Minimalist, Scandinavian, Transitional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every Cartoccio, the Small is made by hot folding. A flat sheet of glass is heated until it softens, then folded by hand into an open cone, which is what the Italian word cartoccio describes: a paper cone twisted around a handful of sweets or chestnuts. The Small uses natural satin glass, a frosted finish that diffuses light and shows pale green at the folded edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the vase is formed by hand rather than pressed in a mould, its rim and folds vary slightly from piece to piece, which FontanaArte describes as what makes each one unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 7.8 in (20 cm), the Small is ideal where a taller vase would feel crowded: a bookshelf, a bedside table, a desk, a bathroom counter or the centre of a small round table. On a coffee table it stays low enough not to block the view across the seating group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep arrangements short and loose: a few garden roses, sweet peas, ranunculus or herbs, or a single dramatic bloom. Several Smalls in a row make a soft centrepiece along a long dining table, and it pairs naturally with the 11.8 in Cartoccio Large for a two-height group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBedrooms and bathrooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a nightstand or vanity it brings a quiet, glowing accent and a few fresh stems without taking much space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving rooms and studies.\u003c\/strong\u003e On shelves, coffee tables and desks it adds a hand-made, sculptural note between books and objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotels and restaurants.\u003c\/strong\u003e On guest-room desks, café tables and reception counters, a small Cartoccio with a single flower gives a refined, consistent touch across many tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoutiques and spas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its frosted glass and soft form suit calm, light-filled retail and wellness spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle and pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cartoccio Small fits Modern, Contemporary, Minimalist and Scandinavian interiors and adds warmth to Transitional rooms. White satin glass reads strongly on dark wood, olive or charcoal lacquer and deep painted walls, and quietly on pale oak or marble. Group it with ceramics in darker tones, with the Cartoccio Large, or with the clear Cartoccio Q for contrast between frosted and transparent glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose the Cartoccio Small\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded by hand from one sheet of glass, so each vase is unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 7.8 in height for shelves, nightstands and small tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural satin glass that glows softly in natural light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovely with a single bloom or a loose handful of stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1932 design by Pietro Chiesa, master glassmaker and co-founder of FontanaArte.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash by hand in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft sponge; avoid the dishwasher and abrasive cleaners, which can mark the satin finish. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Dry with a lint-free cloth, and remove any water marks with a short soak in water and white vinegar. Use a felt pad underneath on delicate surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall is the FontanaArte Cartoccio Small vase?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is 7.8 in (20 cm) tall, according to FontanaArte's drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural satin glass, hot-folded from a single sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it handmade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Each vase is folded by hand, so no two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it blown glass?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is made by heating and folding a flat sheet of glass, not by glassblowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good as a bud vase?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Its compact size suits a single bloom or a short, loose bunch of flowers or herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it fit best?\u003c\/strong\u003e On shelves, nightstands, desks, coffee tables, vanities and small café or restaurant tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it hold water?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it can be used with water for fresh flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use several together?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A row of Smalls makes a low centrepiece along a dining table, and it pairs with the Cartoccio Large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand washing is recommended to protect the satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look exactly like the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not exactly. The folding is done by hand, so each vase varies slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho designed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pietro Chiesa, in 1932, for FontanaArte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade \u0026amp; project orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects and hospitality buyers can join the MetropolitanDecor trade program for trade pricing. 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