"Sommerso" Soliflore Vase Vintage 60's – Navy Blue and Transparent Blown Glass

"Sommerso" Soliflore Vase Vintage 60's – Navy Blue and Transparent Blown Glass

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€125,00
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"Sommerso" Soliflore Vase Vintage 60's – Navy Blue and Transparent Blown Glass

"Sommerso" Soliflore Vase Vintage 60's – Navy Blue and Transparent Blown Glass

€125,00
Sale price  €125,00 Regular price 
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Be captivated by the graphic elegance and sculptural presence of this 1960s Soliflore Vase, a piece of vintage glass art of great purity. Available in a chromatic variation of magnetic intensity inspired by the deep sea, this small vase displays a unique slender and geometric profile, a direct heir to modernist and Mid-Century aesthetics. Crafted using the famous layering technique, each piece plays on a striking contrast of transparency and color to boldly adorn any space.

Visual Impact: Chic and Contrasting Aquatic Graphics

The master glassmaker excels in the art of capturing color within the material to create a fascinating three-dimensional volume of lightness and depth.

  • The Nuanced Variation: This model vibrates with a contrasted palette of absolute chic. Its silhouette is divided into two zones of optical forces: a deep and captivating central core of marine/ultramarine blue seems to float weightlessly. It organically envelops itself in a thick layer of perfectly clear crystal or transparent glass, which acts as a prism and multiplies reflections depending on the orientation.

  • The Play of Proportions: The main body, a heavy, faceted base with sharp angles, rises to the top to form a fine and delicate tubular neck. The integration of this angular geometry at the base responds assymmetrically to the fluidity of the blue ink bubble trapped inside. This refined structure (Size S) beautifully showcases minimalist floral art by elegantly accommodating a single stem.

Features

  • Vintage Art Craftsmanship: This soliflore testifies to the great glassmaking savoir-faire of the 1960s (in the style of Murano or Scandinavian glass productions), characterized by the Sommerso technique (submerged glass), the sharpness of the edges, and the richness of the blue pigment.

  • Luminous & Panoramic Piece: The decor of this work is a pure optical illusion. The piece reinvents itself from every angle according to the light passing through, changing the intensity of its blue and the thickness of its transparent contours with a single glance.

  • Collector's Spirit: Possessing its own visual identity and the charm of objects that stand the test of time, this vase establishes itself as a work of art in its own right. Its strong presence invites association with Scandinavian furniture, teak, or chromed metal for a successful aesthetic dialogue.

Technical Characteristics

  • Origin / Era: Vintage, 1960s (60's)

  • Model: Faceted Soliflore Vase / Sommerso Technique

  • Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Arty Chic

  • Material: Blown Art Glass / Thick Crystal

  • Colors: Deep Marine Blue, Transparent Crystal

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition (beautiful shine, no cracks)

  • Dimensions: Small size (To be completed, e.g., Height approx. 15-18 cm / Large size

     

    💡 The Gallerist's Style Tip

    "This small 1960s soliflore is an authentic epitome of retro sophistication. To maximize its visual impact and the fascination it exerts, place it in full natural light: on a sunny windowsill, an airy glass shelf, or a minimalist Scandinavian coffee table. The sun's rays will sublimate the magical contrast between the suspended ink-blue core and the clarity of the transparent glass. For the floral touch, strictly adhere to its soliflore nature: insert a single, very graphic stem, such as a sprig of freesia, an orchid flower, or a slender dried grass. Its slender silhouette will structure the space of your interior with rare poetry and delicacy."

     

 

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