1990s Signed Correia Studio Art Glass Iridescent Centerpiece Bowl

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This exceptional hand-blown centerpiece bowl represents a compelling intersection of mid-century organic form and the technical innovation of the American … Read more This exceptional hand-blown centerpiece bowl represents a compelling intersection of mid-century organic form and the technical innovation of the American Studio Glass movement. Executed by the renowned Correia Art Glass studio of Santa Monica, California, the piece serves as an exemplary study in complex casing and surface manipulation. The studio’s mastery is highly recognized within the discipline, with historical and contemporary works held in the permanent research and exhibition collections of major institutions worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Corning Museum of Glass.

The vessel features a brilliant, controlled color gradient transitioning from a warm amber core to a vibrant, saturated sunset-salmon rim. Its surface topology is defined by an intricate network of trailed, molten black glass threads, masterfully pulled across the form to create an organic, web-like structural framing. At the basin's center, the introduction of metallic oxides during the firing process yields a classic aurene or luster glaze. This produces a dramatic, light-reactive iridescence that flashes deep shades of electric purple, cobalt, and indigo depending on the angle of illumination.

The bowl terminates in a heavily textured, fire-polished black glass collar base, providing both structural stability and a sharp, graphic contrast to the fluid lines of the body. The underside bears the hand-engraved, cursive studio signature "Correia," alongside an archival registry alphanumeric code—a hallmark of the studio's limited, documented production.

A sophisticated addition to any curated interior, this piece beautifully validates the design philosophy that good objects belong in good company.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Surface integrity is entirely intact with no chips, fractures, or deep abrasions. Minimal, age-appropriate shelf wear consistent with display is present on the underside of the base. Period: Late 20th Century
Styles: Contemporary, Postmodern, Studio Craft
Brand/Artist: Steven Correia / Correia Art Glass
Place of Origin: Santa Monica, California, USA
Materials: Hand-Blown Glass, Metallic Oxides See less