This beautifully proportioned vintage rocks glass has a rich olive amber or citrine tinted base that deepens dramatically toward the bottom, fading to perfectly clear at the rim. The color saturation is concentrated in the thick, weighted base and radiates upward in a warm golden glow, reminiscent of the sommerso layered glass technique beloved by mid-century Italian and Scandinavian glassmakers.
The glass sits with a satisfying weight in the hand, holds approximately 8–10 oz, and is a perfect size for whiskey neat, on the rocks, or a classic Old Fashioned.
Details: • Maker: Unknown — no maker's mark • Era: Mid-century, likely 1950s–1960s • Style: Sommerso-inspired — olive amber tinted base fading to clear • Form: Rounded barrel tumbler • Height: ~3" • Rim diameter: ~3.25" • Capacity: ~8–10 oz (whiskey / rocks size) • Condition: Excellent vintage. No chips, cracks, or cloudiness
Note: Sold as a single glass. Six available at time of listing. A wonderful opportunity to mix with other MCM barware for an eclectic, collected bar look.
The sommerso technique — Italian for "submerged" — involves creating two or more layers of contrasting glass without the colors mixing, typically by dipping colored glass into molten glass of a different color. The outermost layer is often clear.
While this piece carries no maker's mark, the organic silhouette, thick weighted base, and quality of the color work are all consistent with quality mid-century European production from the 1950s–1960s, like Moser barware. It could equally be Scandinavian or Italian in origin, exactly the kind of anonymous gem that rewards a careful eye.
