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“Jellyfish” Glass Tables With Dripping Tentacles That Look Like They’ve Been Created By The Sea
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“Jellyfish” Glass Tables With Dripping Tentacles That Look Like They’ve Been Created By The Sea

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If you think glasswork involves nothing more than everyday household wares, think again. Italian artisan Daniela Forti uses a unique process to create stunningly surreal and unique works of translucent art, and they might remind you of a familiar sea creature.

Though Forti hails from Rome, she claims fame from her mastery of long-refined Tuscan tradition. The 57-year-old has been living and working among the rolling hills of Chainti since 1982, and she’s upholding her hard-earned reputation as a master of vetreria with her latest collection, appropriately dubbed Meduse – the Italian name for jellyfish. She produces these breathtaking sculptures through glass fusion – a technique which involves strategically melting down already-solid pieces of glass until they meld and weave together, forming new and beautiful shapes. In the case of Meduse, gravity is the instrument that helps Forti fashion the realistic ‘tentacles’ they possess.

See the sublime creations for yourself below, and if you’re lucky enough to be passing through Tuscany, you can visit Daniela Forti’s permanent exhibition of glass jewelry at the Palazzo Tucci Hotel in Lucca.

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    EloiseSheppard
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    7 years ago

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    Do you use a paypal.. in case if you have you can add an additional 650 weekly to your check just working on the laptop 2 hours every day. see Good luck_________ http://cutt.us/yeEfA

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    Catherine Hankinson
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's beautiful. But wouldn't last ten minutes in my house with my children haha.

    Catpoker
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are tables I definitely don't want to stub my toe on in the dark ! Imagine it shattering as you writhe in the agony of a stubbed toe!

    Ok Ha-Neul
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it looks gross and cool at the same time i wanna touch the bottom

    Alusair Alustriel
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a bowl for fruits etc yes, as a table? No. Seeing the shape if it, I don't think anything could stand on it, especially a drink. Looks: +10, proactical use: -10 :D They are very beautiful though and I praise imagination of the author :)

    Nancy E
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are not items I would want to own around young children !

    Jonathan Eatsalot
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wouldn't last a week in my house. There's a liability waiting to happen.

    Ann Grimes
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are works of art! I don't think they are meant to be functional.

    Barbara Harmer
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't believe there are so many negative comments. This is gorgeous art that takes talent , creativity and imagination. Just because an editor labeled them as "tables" doesn't mean they are. If you want a table go to a furniture store. You can appreciate this beautiful art without such critical remarks.

    Magpie
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to see this being made. Even standing still it is hypnotic.

    Dawn Feierabend-Rose
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a few shots from the top view would have been nice. too weak for table and looks like a terrible dust collector. Think it would handle a dishwasher? J/K

    Magpie
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, really annoying question. How hard would these be to clean?

    g90814
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is something you put in a display case or out of the way. Looks very fragile and a pain to clean if it gets dusty. Not a 'table'... more like a work of art.

    Tracy Moorhead
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope hino these are totally beautiful, however, how could you use it as a table? Maybe a candle in the middle?!

    Janet Martin
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous. Scale???? Anybody know??? Is it the size of a peanut or an almond tree.

    Wombat34
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I esp. like the plain one. Something for scale would be good.

    Iva Sušická
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks a bit "blem blem" style, if you now how I mean it... :-D

    Deb Leonard
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Breath-taking and I bet extremely fragile! What a talent to be blessed with.

    Nicholas Tipton
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have to think twice about inviting certain people over if I had one of these in my home. Beautiful art pieces

    DancingToMyself
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The red one is my favorite, but what's with dimensions of it?

    Derpicorn
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh it's beautiful! It looks like magic! As a unicorn I enjoy magic so this is just amazing! 😄

    Ella Fliedner
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow these look very nice! But I'd be too afraid to get one... Clumsy as I am I would smash them instantly...

    J Gill
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are not "tables." Have you been to her website? http://www.danielaforti.it/english/Jellyfish.htm Most are 7" - 11" tall! They might SIT on a table. Geez....

    Stephen Jones-Mortensen
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do understand the depths of skill it takes to make them, but from an aesthetic point of view they are horrendous. Would never have them anywhere close to my home.

    EloiseSheppard
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Do you use a paypal.. in case if you have you can add an additional 650 weekly to your check just working on the laptop 2 hours every day. see Good luck_________ http://cutt.us/yeEfA

    Load More Replies...
    Catherine Hankinson
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's beautiful. But wouldn't last ten minutes in my house with my children haha.

    Catpoker
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are tables I definitely don't want to stub my toe on in the dark ! Imagine it shattering as you writhe in the agony of a stubbed toe!

    Ok Ha-Neul
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it looks gross and cool at the same time i wanna touch the bottom

    Alusair Alustriel
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a bowl for fruits etc yes, as a table? No. Seeing the shape if it, I don't think anything could stand on it, especially a drink. Looks: +10, proactical use: -10 :D They are very beautiful though and I praise imagination of the author :)

    Nancy E
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are not items I would want to own around young children !

    Jonathan Eatsalot
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wouldn't last a week in my house. There's a liability waiting to happen.

    Ann Grimes
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are works of art! I don't think they are meant to be functional.

    Barbara Harmer
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't believe there are so many negative comments. This is gorgeous art that takes talent , creativity and imagination. Just because an editor labeled them as "tables" doesn't mean they are. If you want a table go to a furniture store. You can appreciate this beautiful art without such critical remarks.

    Magpie
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to see this being made. Even standing still it is hypnotic.

    Dawn Feierabend-Rose
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a few shots from the top view would have been nice. too weak for table and looks like a terrible dust collector. Think it would handle a dishwasher? J/K

    Magpie
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, really annoying question. How hard would these be to clean?

    g90814
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is something you put in a display case or out of the way. Looks very fragile and a pain to clean if it gets dusty. Not a 'table'... more like a work of art.

    Tracy Moorhead
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope hino these are totally beautiful, however, how could you use it as a table? Maybe a candle in the middle?!

    Janet Martin
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous. Scale???? Anybody know??? Is it the size of a peanut or an almond tree.

    Wombat34
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I esp. like the plain one. Something for scale would be good.

    Iva Sušická
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks a bit "blem blem" style, if you now how I mean it... :-D

    Deb Leonard
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Breath-taking and I bet extremely fragile! What a talent to be blessed with.

    Nicholas Tipton
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have to think twice about inviting certain people over if I had one of these in my home. Beautiful art pieces

    DancingToMyself
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The red one is my favorite, but what's with dimensions of it?

    Derpicorn
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh it's beautiful! It looks like magic! As a unicorn I enjoy magic so this is just amazing! 😄

    Ella Fliedner
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow these look very nice! But I'd be too afraid to get one... Clumsy as I am I would smash them instantly...

    J Gill
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are not "tables." Have you been to her website? http://www.danielaforti.it/english/Jellyfish.htm Most are 7" - 11" tall! They might SIT on a table. Geez....

    Stephen Jones-Mortensen
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do understand the depths of skill it takes to make them, but from an aesthetic point of view they are horrendous. Would never have them anywhere close to my home.

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