Mid-century modern vase, glass, Alum Bay Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, 1950s.
500 PLN
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This vintage vase from the Alum Bay Glassworks on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, hails from the 1950s and embodies the artistry of mid-century modern British glass. The sharply flared neck flows into a rounded, baluster-shaped body, tapering gracefully toward a pronounced, footed base. Striking marbled swirls in earthy tones—olive green, amber, and deep chestnut brown—form a dynamic, flowing pattern throughout the vessel. The material is hand-blown art glass, finished in a lustrous, highly glossy surface that captures and reflects light. These swirling colors and organic lines are hallmarks of Isle of Wight studio glass from the era, created using a seamless handblown technique with no visible seams or mold marks. The vase remains in very good condition: no cracks, chips, or restorations, with only minimal signs of age-appropriate use.The piece echoes the sensual narrative of the 1950s, as if it drew inspiration from the rolling contours of southern British cliffs and the organic language of the mid-century modern movement. Its layered marbleized colors conjure a miniature landscape suspended in glass—movement and stillness intertwined in a single object. The vase tells a quiet story of postwar creativity and nature-infused design, where light passing through its colored strata creates subtle shadow play and each shift in angle reveals new visual rhythms.This vase could be displayed as a focal point on a streamlined wooden sideboard or a muted tabletop, its veined glass and glossy finish highlighted against a subdued backdrop. It would
DIMENSION
Height22 cm
Depth9 cm
Width9 cm
Dimension details
Width9 cm
Height22 cm
Depth9 cm
Weight1 kg
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