Mid-Century Modern Amber Art Glass Vase With Sommerso-Style Clear Base | Heavy Scandinavian Style

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An elegant piece of vintage Mid-Century Modern art glass, featuring a classic, heavy, and striking two-tone design.

This substantial vase … Read more An elegant piece of vintage Mid-Century Modern art glass, featuring a classic, heavy, and striking two-tone design.

This substantial vase showcases a rich amber/topaz colored body layered over a thick, crystalline clear base, utilizing a technique reminiscent of the Italian Sommerso (submerged glass) method. This heavy-walled construction and earthy color are characteristic of high-quality Scandinavian glass houses from the 1950s through the 1970s.

It makes a beautiful statement as a shelf accent, catching and refracting light to highlight the depth of the amber color.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern (MCM), Scandinavian Style

Color: Amber/Topaz and Clear

Technique: Layered Glass (Sommerso-Style)

Size: Approximately 8 1/2 inches tall

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Heavy and sturdy with a polished base. Natural inclusions (bubbles, variations in color) are expected with hand-blown glass. See less