A centerpiece bowl bearing the original Scailmont label exemplifies 1960s European art glass, combining modernist form with artisanal execution. The bowl is distinguished by its elongated, leaf-like silhouette, with dramatically pointed, upturned ends and a gentle, shallow concave center. Its glass surface is highly glossy and perfectly smooth, revealing the piece’s clarity and thickness. The main color is a deep violet with amethyst gradients, subtly lightening toward the edges—a result of masterful hand-forming techniques. The body is substantial, without visible air bubbles or imperfections, and the underside retains a typical pontil mark from studio glassmaking. The original 'Cristal Scailmont' sticker ensures provenance and authenticity. The condition is excellent, with no visible signs of use, damage, or restoration. The platter’s form channels mid-century modern aesthetics, where fluid lines and organic proportions reflected the optimistic spirit of postwar Europe. Its violet glass body recalls a captured dusk light, held permanently in crystalline matter. In the 1960s, even functional objects adopted a distinctly artistic dimension—this piece echoes the narrative of Belgian glass studios, where discipline of form and subtlety of tone met in a pursuit of restrained experimentation. The sumptuous surface reacts vividly to the surrounding light, shifting with every reflection and shadow, quietly attesting to the hand that shaped it. The bowl can serve as a bold accent on a living room sideboard or a minimalist table—best juxtaposed with objects of clean geometry, such as ceramic vases or low metallic candlesticks. It would harmonize within mid-century modern interiors, and also in more eclectic, collectors' spaces where European art glass occupies a central role. One might pair it with understated textiles
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Height4 cm
Depth7 cm
Width34 cm
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Width34 cm
Height4 cm
Depth7 cm
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