This seven-piece Empoli glass dessert service pairs rich cranberry borders with delicate white festoons, clear spiral stems, and fine gold accents—a lovely combination for a table that feels warm, personal, and thoughtfully collected.
One generous footed serving bowl is accompanied by six matching dessert coupes. Each repeats the same rounded silhouette and decorative border, creating a coordinated presentation from the first spoonful to the last. The clear lower bowls reveal the colors of whatever you serve, while the twisted stems catch the light beneath them.
Fill the centerpiece with strawberries and bring it to the table after a leisurely lunch, or serve a favorite fruit salad in the matching coupes. There is something especially inviting about a dessert service brought out for everyone to share: familiar rituals, favorite recipes, and another reason to linger.
The large bowl retains a worn original label associated with Decorazione S. Maria, Empoli, Italy.
Sold as a seven-piece set: one footed serving bowl and six matching stemmed dessert coupes.
Measurements
Serving bowl: approximately 7.75 inches in diameter × 7 inches high / 19.7 × 17.8 cm.
Dessert coupes, each: approximately 4.25 inches high × 3.75 inches in diameter / 10.8 × 9.5 cm.
Condition
Vintage condition with wear to portions of the gold detailing and light surface marks visible in the photographs. The original foil label is worn and partially preserved.
Please review the photographs carefully for details of the glass, decoration, and finish.
History of the Maker
The surviving label identifies Decorazione S. Maria of Empoli, Italy. Its wording points to the firm’s role in decorating the glass.
This service reflects the pleasure of coordinated Italian dessert ware, with a large presentation bowl and individual coupes designed to make serving fruit or sweets feel like an occasion. They are equally suited for sipping champagne.
Ways to Use
Serve macedonia, the Italian fruit salad, from the large bowl into the six matching coupes.
Present individual portions of gelato, sorbet, chocolate mousse, or berries and cream.
Fill the footed bowl with clementines or wrapped chocolates for a festive centerpiece.
For an out-of-the-box idea, arrange the coupes around the serving bowl on a dessert buffet, each holding a different sweet topping, chopped nuts, or candies.
Toast the holidays with a glass of bubbles.
The cranberry and gold palette is especially inviting for holiday entertaining, anniversary dinners, and a beautifully presented gift for someone who loves vintage tableware.
Duty Notice
The majority of our items are sourced in France and Italy and shipped from Italy. FOR BUYERS RECEIVING SHIPMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES: The policy regarding import duties on goods shipped to the U.S. from the EU has changed multiple times in the past two years, and therefore we cannot predict if you will have to pay a duty to your post man or at your post office to receive your package. We continue shipping to the U.S. so that you still have access to the unique items we source.
Etsy Tags
Empoli glass, cranberry glass, dessert service, Italian glass, spiral stem, dessert coupes, fruit salad set, gold trim glass, vintage tableware, luxury, holiday, entertaining, gift