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… Stowe Estate Find: Unsigned Mid-Century Masterwork in Molded & Etched Crystal
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An extraordinary collector's find: a magnificent 10-inch …
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… Stowe Estate Find: Unsigned Mid-Century Masterwork in Molded & Etched Crystal
Description
An extraordinary collector's find: a magnificent 10-inch crystal bowl acquired from a Swedish designer's family estate in Stowe, Vermont. Believed to be a one-of-a-kind studio piece, this substantial work combines molded blooming flower form with delicately etched wildflower motifs—a stunning marriage of ancient glassmaking tradition and mid-century Scandinavian design.
The bowl itself is sculpted as an opening flower, with organic petal-like contours. Wildflowers are hand-etched across the crystal surface with masterful precision. Though unsigned, the quality and weight reveal expert craftsmanship—substantial crystal that captures and refracts light with almost alchemical beauty.
Generously sized and wonderfully versatile: perfect for presenting salads, serving fruit, floating flowers, or as pure sculptural display. This piece has that rare magic where centuries of European crystal craft meet modern restraint.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or cloudiness. Crystal retains brilliant clarity with crisp etching detail.
Dimensions & Details
10" diameter x 5.5" height
Substantial weight (fine crystal)
Molded blooming flower form
Hand-etched wildflower decoration
Unsigned (consistent with studio work)
Provenance
Estate sale, Stowe, Vermont. Swedish designer family summer residence. Family history indicates one-of-a-kind studio piece.
Period
Mid-Century Modern, circa 1950s-1960s, Swedish attributed
Keywords
Swedish crystal, mid-century modern, one-of-a-kind, studio piece, etched glass, molded crystal, wildflower, Scandinavian design, Stowe Vermont, estate find, fine crystal, unsigned, collector crystal, 1950s, 1960s, Nordic design, blooming flower
SERVING PIECES sold Separately
A rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece with museum-quality presence and everyday versatility. Additional photos available upon request.
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 10ʺD × 5.5ʺH
- Styles
- Minimalism
- Modern
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Crystal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- Gorgeous Gorgeous less
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