Mid-Century Modern Smoky Grey Woodgrain Bark Glass Pitcher and Tumbler Set, 1970, Set of 5

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An extraordinarily elegant and delicate 5-piece beverage set from the 1960s/1970s, showcasing masterful mid-century art glass craftsmanship. Blown into an … Read more An extraordinarily elegant and delicate 5-piece beverage set from the 1960s/1970s, showcasing masterful mid-century art glass craftsmanship. Blown into an incredibly thin, lightweight form, this set features a moody, sophisticated smoky grey palette that shifts beautifully in the light.

The set includes a tall, graceful water pitcher paired with 4 matching tumblers. Rather than heavy molded glass, each piece features a highly refined, fluidly organic "woodgrain" or swirling tree-bark texture blown directly into the thin walls. The sculptural pitcher is an exceptional example of hand-finished glasswork, crowned by a distinct hand-applied, twisted-rope glass collar around the upper neck and finished with a flawlessly smooth, integrated applied handle.

Marrying structural space-age sobriety with the fluid elegance typical of high-end Italian (Empoli/Murano) or Scandinavian modernism, this pristine 5-piece set serves as a gorgeous functional centerpiece for any contemporary bar cart, modern dining setting, or curated art glass collection. See less