This sculptural acquamarine glass centerpiece bowl presents a striking balance of transparency, reflective metallic decoration, and architectural form. The vivid cyan body interacts dramatically with light, creating a luminous presence that enhances the applied silver overlay floral and botanical motifs. Raised on three sculptural glass legs, the form reads as both decorative object and functional centerpiece, giving it a strong spatial presence on a table, console, or pedestal. The contrast between the smooth blown glass body and the textured metallic decoration creates visual depth and movement across the surface.
Attribution & Period
Unmarked decorative arts example consistent with Czech art glass production of the 1950s. The vivid colored glass, wheel-engraved style floral decoration enhanced with metallic silver overlay, and tripod architectural footing are characteristic of mid-century Bohemian decorative glass traditions. No factory mark is observed. Attribution remains visual rather than documented.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Immaculate condition. No chips, cracks, repairs, or structural damage observed. Metallic decorative overlay remains intact with strong surface presence. Glass body shows no notable scratches. Minimal handling wear consistent with careful preservation.
Authenticity & Construction
Blown glass bowl with applied tripod glass feet. The decorative surface features engraved botanical motifs enhanced with applied silver overlay, a technique widely used in mid-century Czech decorative glass to create reflective contrast against colored glass bodies. The metallic detailing appears hand-applied following the engraved pattern, giving the decoration subtle variation and depth.
Placement
Ideal as a sculptural centerpiece, cocktail table object, or accent on a console, credenza, or shelving installation. The luminous blue glass and reflective silver decoration respond particularly well to directional lighting, making the piece suitable for modern, mid-century, and contemporary interiors seeking a refined decorative accent.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
This sculptural acquamarine glass centerpiece bowl presents a striking balance of transparency, reflective metallic decoration, and architectural form. The vivid cyan body interacts dramatically with light, creating a luminous presence that enhances the applied silver overlay floral and botanical motifs. Raised on three sculptural glass legs, the form reads as both decorative object and functional centerpiece, giving it a strong spatial presence on a table, console, or pedestal. The contrast between the smooth blown glass body and the textured metallic decoration creates visual depth and movement across the surface.
Attribution & Period
Unmarked decorative arts example consistent with Czech art glass production of the 1950s. The vivid colored glass, wheel-engraved style floral decoration enhanced with metallic silver overlay, and tripod architectural footing are characteristic of mid-century Bohemian decorative glass traditions. No factory mark is observed. Attribution remains visual rather than documented.
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Immaculate condition. No chips, cracks, repairs, or structural damage observed. Metallic decorative overlay remains intact with strong surface presence. Glass body shows no notable scratches. Minimal handling wear consistent with careful preservation.
Authenticity & Construction
Blown glass bowl with applied tripod glass feet. The decorative surface features engraved botanical motifs enhanced with applied silver overlay, a technique widely used in mid-century Czech decorative glass to create reflective contrast against colored glass bodies. The metallic detailing appears hand-applied following the engraved pattern, giving the decoration subtle variation and depth.
Placement
Ideal as a sculptural centerpiece, cocktail table object, or accent on a console, credenza, or shelving installation. The luminous blue glass and reflective silver decoration respond particularly well to directional lighting, making the piece suitable for modern, mid-century, and contemporary interiors seeking a refined decorative accent.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE; This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
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