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Mid-Century Italian Handblown Sky Blue Art Glass Vase, Circa 1970

$308
£235.34
€281.37
CA$446.10
A$456.74
CHF 259.42
MX$5,841.16
NOK 2,984.17
SEK 3,100.95
DKK 2,103.24

About the Item

Mid-century Italian handblown art glass vase in sky blue, circa 1970. Designed as a sculptural vertical form, the vessel rises from a circular base into an elongated, gently widening body and a softly rounded upper section. Its color gives the piece a calm and luminous presence. The glass has a softly textured, light-diffusing surface that gives the piece remarkable depth and a delicate, almost velvety visual quality. Rather than reflecting light sharply, the exterior softens it and emphasizes the sculptural silhouette. The vase was shaped by hand from molten glass, and the subtle irregularities in contour and color distribution are part of its individual character. During the postwar decades, Italian glassmakers transformed the traditional vase into an object of modern sculpture. Designers and artisans explored pure geometry, elongated proportions, bold color transitions, and new ways of filtering light through glass. This vase belongs to that creative mid-century language: minimal in ornament yet expressive in silhouette, surface, and color. Its narrow footprint and dramatic height give the piece an architectural presence. The form draws the eye upward and creates a feeling of air, serenity, and openness. It can be displayed as a freestanding sculptural object or used as a flower vase, particularly for a single stem, branch, or carefully composed botanical arrangement. Placed on a console, pedestal, dining table, mantel, or illuminated shelf, the vase changes character throughout the day. Natural light reveals its softly diffused surface, while evening lighting emphasizes its outline and height. It complements Mid-Century Modern, contemporary, Mediterranean, minimalist, coastal, and eclectic interiors. Owning a piece of Italian art glass from this period means preserving a moment when everyday objects became vehicles for experimentation and artistic expression. Its value lies in the balance of function and sculpture, the individuality of hand production, and the timeless emotional power of color and light. A refined example of Italian mid-century decorative glass, distinguished by its elongated modernist form, handblown construction, and softly textured finish.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Art Glass,Blown Glass,Glass,Frosted,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    1970-1979
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. No chips or cracks are visible in the photographs. Variations in form, color and texture are inherent to handmade glass.
  • Seller Location:
    Coral Gables, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10969251323132

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