Mid-Century French Duralex “Via Veneto” Napkin Holder With Ceramic and Glass Detail

“Hard to find” would be an understatement. Here is a unique opportunity for anyone who collects Duralex or other vintage glass! 1960s/1970s napkin holder (marked “Via Veneto”) was designed by Duralex to emulate the widely popular art glass of Murano, Italy. It’s a singular piece made of heavy, durable glass using Duralex’s proprietary tempering process – however it’s fashioned to resemble a delicate Italian art piece. The glass colors range from crystal clear, to peach, to amber, and the detail on the front features delicate glass leaves and buds with ceramic leaves and blossoms (accented by a very delicate ribbon).

An intriguing piece for the tabletop, or to display on it’s own – truly an item from the past like no other!

Measurements: Height: 5.25″, Width: 7.25″, Depth: 2.25″

Condition: This piece is in nearly pristine condition. There are faint signs of use on the bottom, and a tiny bit of wear to the color on the bottom – otherwise, it looks like new. The delicate ceramic/glass detail on the front is in excellent condition, and the piece is clearly marked “Via Veneto” on the front, and “Duralex”/”Made in France” on the bottom.

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A note on sustainability: Pre-owned and vintage items are some of the most sustainable items you can buy, collect or give. Vintage purchases connect us to our past, and further a deep appreciation of unique styles, materials and craftsmanship. In addition to their beauty, they lower our consumer footprint by preventing energy and other resources from being used to create new items. (The production of new items requires significant resources, such as water, energy, and raw materials.)
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