This substantial art glass vase commands attention through its sophisticated interplay of transparency and depth, featuring a transition from a delicate clear base to a deep, smoke-gray ombré. The tapered, conical silhouette creates a powerful architectural profile that captures and refracts light along its polished vertical planes. Its significant physical weight and refined palette make it a foundational decorative element, offering a moody, modernist elegance to any curated collection.
Attribution & Period
Stylistically aligned with Mid-Century Scandinavian Glass (1960s).
The heavy fire-polished rim, the precise "sommerso-style" transition of color at the base, and the minimalist tapered form are hallmarks of mid-20th-century Nordic glass design, consistent with works from prominent Swedish or Finnish houses such as Kosta Boda or Riihimäki. While no etched signature is observed, the technical execution of the weighted base and the specific tint of the smoked glass suggest a high-quality European production from the 1960s.
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 8 1/4 inches
Width / Diameter: 5 1/2 inches (at widest point)
Mouth Diameter: 4 1/4 inches
Base Height: 1 1/8 inches
Base Diameter: 4 inches
Weight: 3.32 lbs
The vase is in excellent condition. The glass retains a high degree of clarity and luster with no chips, cracks, or structural repairs noted. Minor surface shelf wear is present on the underside of the base consistent with age and authentic use. Natural internal microscopic carbon inclusions or faint cooling lines may be present, typical of hand-blown artisanal glass of this period.
This piece is a testament to master glassblowing techniques, featuring a thick-walled construction that provides exceptional stability and optical depth. The base is expertly finished with a 1/4-inch clear glass margin before the integration of the gray pigment, a detail that elevates the piece from standard glassware to a work of decorative art. The hand-polished rim and seamless transition of the "smoke" gradient indicate a high-pressure firing process and meticulous finishing.
The vessel’s neutral, desaturated tones and bold geometry make it an ideal centerpiece for a brutalist sideboard, a minimalist mantle, or an executive desk. It functions beautifully as a standalone sculpture or when paired with structural floral arrangements that echo its modernist lines.
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 substantial art glass vase commands attention through its sophisticated interplay of transparency and depth, featuring a transition from a delicate clear base to a deep, smoke-gray ombré. The tapered, conical silhouette creates a powerful architectural profile that captures and refracts light along its polished vertical planes. Its significant physical weight and refined palette make it a foundational decorative element, offering a moody, modernist elegance to any curated collection.
Attribution & Period
Stylistically aligned with Mid-Century Scandinavian Glass (1960s).
The heavy fire-polished rim, the precise "sommerso-style" transition of color at the base, and the minimalist tapered form are hallmarks of mid-20th-century Nordic glass design, consistent with works from prominent Swedish or Finnish houses such as Kosta Boda or Riihimäki. While no etched signature is observed, the technical execution of the weighted base and the specific tint of the smoked glass suggest a high-quality European production from the 1960s.
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 8 1/4 inches
Width / Diameter: 5 1/2 inches (at widest point)
Mouth Diameter: 4 1/4 inches
Base Height: 1 1/8 inches
Base Diameter: 4 inches
Weight: 3.32 lbs
The vase is in excellent condition. The glass retains a high degree of clarity and luster with no chips, cracks, or structural repairs noted. Minor surface shelf wear is present on the underside of the base consistent with age and authentic use. Natural internal microscopic carbon inclusions or faint cooling lines may be present, typical of hand-blown artisanal glass of this period.
This piece is a testament to master glassblowing techniques, featuring a thick-walled construction that provides exceptional stability and optical depth. The base is expertly finished with a 1/4-inch clear glass margin before the integration of the gray pigment, a detail that elevates the piece from standard glassware to a work of decorative art. The hand-polished rim and seamless transition of the "smoke" gradient indicate a high-pressure firing process and meticulous finishing.
The vessel’s neutral, desaturated tones and bold geometry make it an ideal centerpiece for a brutalist sideboard, a minimalist mantle, or an executive desk. It functions beautifully as a standalone sculpture or when paired with structural floral arrangements that echo its modernist lines.
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.
