Mid-Century Art Glass Vase — Sculptural Sommerso Form

c.1960s–1970s

A striking mid-century art glass vase featuring a dramatic asymmetric profile and deep layered colour.

The form rises in a tapered silhouette, finishing in a sharp, forward-leaning spout that gives the piece a strong sense of movement. The glass is heavily cased, with a smoky plum interior core encased within clear crystal, accented by subtle blue-green edges visible through the thick walls.

This style of sommerso-style construction — where coloured glass appears suspended within clear casing — is characteristic of European studio glass of the post-war period, produced as sculptural objects rather than purely functional vessels.

Elegant, architectural, and visually powerful, this is a statement piece that reads equally well in modern or mid-century interiors.

Details

• Type: art glass vase

• Period: mid-century, c.1960s–1970s

• Material: heavy cased glass (sommerso-style)

• Colours: plum interior with clear and blue-green casing

• Form: asymmetric sculptural spout

• Height: approx. 35 cm

• Weight: approx. 2.35 kg

Condition

Very good vintage condition.
Minor surface marks and light wear consistent with age and manufacture.
Small chip to base that doesn't detract from presentation and priced accordingly
Please refer to photographs for full condition detail.

Styling notes

Ideal for:

• modernist or mid-century interiors

• architectural styling

• console or sideboard display

• art glass collections

Photographed under varied lighting to show colour depth and internal layering.

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