Opalescent vase, white transparent glass, France, 1950s.
234 PLN
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This vase, crafted in France during the 1950s by an artistic glass studio, embodies the spirit of mid-century modern design. Its silhouette is reminiscent of a classic chalice – a wide, softly rounded bowl supported by a slender stem with a subtle baluster detail. Made from semi-matte, opalescent glass in a milky white hue with a cool undertone, the vase displays a delicate pearlescent sheen when touched by light. The broad, flat base ensures balanced proportions and stability. The glass surface is perfectly smooth and free from ornamentation, with proportions and finishing that echo the refined taste of the 1950s. Condition: excellent, with no visible signs of use, damage, or restoration – all elements remain original and authentic to the period. This vase carries the narrative of French modernism – a search for beauty in purity of form and the harmony of light. Its opalescent, milky white glass speaks of postwar optimism and a subtle, refined elegance. The airy, almost ethereal shape seems suspended in time, capturing the pause of the 1950s, when functional art was synonymous with calm and restraint. The play of reflected light reveals the vase’s ephemeral character, lending it an understated depth and quiet presence. The vase can be paired with simple Scandinavian wooden furniture or with lustrous ceramics to accentuate its minimalist character. It works well as a focal point on a contemporary console or marble tabletop, accompanied by a single statement flower – such as a eucalyptus branch or an orchid. Interiors in the mid-century modern style, modernist living rooms, or eclectic vintage collections offer a natural setting for this type of
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Height20 cm
Length14 cm
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Length14 cm
Height20 cm
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