Set of 4 Mid-century Blue Swirl Glass Dinner Plates / Glass Tableware / Four Vintage Blue and Clear Dinner Serving Plates / Bormioli Rocco / Blue and Clear Dining Plates Set / Italy / 1990s.
This is a nice find. Plates don't have any chips or cracks.
Elegant high quality Murano large flat plates crafted in Italy in 1990s.
Excellent vintage condition.
One Plate measures:
Diameter: 28 cm / 11.02"
Weight of 1 plate: 761 g / 1.68 lb.
Bormioli Rocco is an Italian manufacturer of household goods, founded in 1825 in Fidenza, Parma, Italy. Here's a brief history:
Early Years: The company was established by Luigi Bormioli, who moved from Altare to Fidenza to start a glassworks. After Luigi's death, his wife Petronilla and their sons continued the business.
Expansion: In 1854, the company acquired the Royal Factory of Ceramics and Glasses in Parma, transforming it into the Bormioli Brothers Glassworks. Later, it became known as Bormioli Rocco and Son Glassworks.
World War I: During World War I, the company expanded its production to include glass containers for medicines and food.
Modernization: In the mid-20th century, Bormioli Rocco modernized its equipment and expanded its product range to include household glassware and plastic containers.
Global Presence: Today, Bormioli Rocco operates nine plants, two decorative ateliers, and has a presence in over 100 countries. The company continues to be a leading supplier of tableware and glassware worldwide.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsBlueMaterialGlassNumber of items1Height1 cmWidth28 cmDepth28 cm