A luminous pair of Mid-Century amber art-glass bowls featuring folded “handkerchief” rims that read like a stylized lotus in profile; sensual, architectural, and unmistakably collectible.
Authenticity & Construction
Each bowl is formed in thick amber glass with a gently undulating rim created by hot-working the glass at temperature, producing the signature petal silhouette and a beautifully weighted, gallery-worthy presence. This set exemplifies the European studio-glass vocabulary popular in the 1960s-1970s, when makers explored sculptural tabletop forms designed to catch light and elevate everyday objects into display pieces.
Placement
The bowls glow from within under daylight and become richly atmospheric under evening lamps; ideal as a centerpiece, console accent, or curated bar/desk object.
Attribution (in the manor of) & Period
European studio art glass (Italy/Scandinavia tradition),
circa 1960s-1970s.
Unmarked. Construction / technique Hand-blown (often mold-assisted) art glass with a hot-worked folded rim; annealed; base finished smooth/polished.
Dimensions & Weight
Large: 9 in diameter, 3.75 in H
Small: 4.5 in diameter, 2 in H
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, scratches, or hairline fractures observed.
Placement
Style Mid-Century Modern / Studio Glass Materials Art glass (amber)
Provenance note:
From a private collection; unmarked example consistent with European studio-glass production of the period.
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 vintage and antique glass 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 a guaranteed maker identification.
A luminous pair of Mid-Century amber art-glass bowls featuring folded “handkerchief” rims that read like a stylized lotus in profile; sensual, architectural, and unmistakably collectible.
Authenticity & Construction
Each bowl is formed in thick amber glass with a gently undulating rim created by hot-working the glass at temperature, producing the signature petal silhouette and a beautifully weighted, gallery-worthy presence. This set exemplifies the European studio-glass vocabulary popular in the 1960s-1970s, when makers explored sculptural tabletop forms designed to catch light and elevate everyday objects into display pieces.
Placement
The bowls glow from within under daylight and become richly atmospheric under evening lamps; ideal as a centerpiece, console accent, or curated bar/desk object.
Attribution (in the manor of) & Period
European studio art glass (Italy/Scandinavia tradition),
circa 1960s-1970s.
Unmarked. Construction / technique Hand-blown (often mold-assisted) art glass with a hot-worked folded rim; annealed; base finished smooth/polished.
Dimensions & Weight
Large: 9 in diameter, 3.75 in H
Small: 4.5 in diameter, 2 in H
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, scratches, or hairline fractures observed.
Placement
Style Mid-Century Modern / Studio Glass Materials Art glass (amber)
Provenance note:
From a private collection; unmarked example consistent with European studio-glass production of the period.
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 vintage and antique glass 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 a guaranteed maker identification.
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