This Murano glass vase from Italy, produced in the 1960s, exemplifies the craftsmanship of the Venetian island renowned for the sommerso technique. The piece is fashioned from colored glass, featuring a striking deep fuchsia hue encased in thick layers of cool, transparent blue. Its organic, dynamic form, with an asymmetrically flared rim divided into two distinct points and a subtly rounded base with an elongated accent, reflects the mid-century modern aesthetic and the individuality of hand-made creation. The glass surface is smooth and highly polished, free from additional ornamentation, focusing attention solely on the interplay of color and light. The vase measures 36 cm in height, 15 cm in width, and 8 cm in depth. It remains in original vintage condition, displaying only minimal signs of use—fine surface scratches typical of its age, without chips, cracks, or repairs.This vase tells the story of the 1960s, when Murano glassmakers experimented boldly with color and form, capturing the spirit of postwar modernism. Its dynamic silhouette and intermingling hues evoke the vibrant energy of the era, when everyday objects became statements of artistic innovation. The glossy surface and saturated color seem to capture and refract the light, as if the vase were holding a fragment of Italian sunlight within its transparent walls.It can be paired with minimalist furniture in light wood or chrome, or displayed on a Scandinavian-style sideboard as a vivid color accent. The vase works well as a standalone piece on a marble or glass surface, where its sculptural form is free from visual competition—whether holding a single branch or left empty. It is worth combining with other glass or ceramic objects from the 1960s, or curating it within an eclectic collection of Murano vases to highlight its collectible status.
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Height36 cm
Width8 cm
Length15 cm
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Length15 cm
Height36 cm
Width8 cm
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