Art Deco Style Block Vases from VEB Ilm-Kristall, East Germany, 1960s, Set of 2

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A sculptural pair of heavy crystal block vases produced by veb ilm-kristall in ilmenau, east germany, during the 1970s. Executed … Read more A sculptural pair of heavy crystal block vases produced by veb ilm-kristall in ilmenau, east germany, during the 1970s. Executed in contrasting emerald green and soft lilac overlay crystal, the two vases reinterpret a geometric design language that can be traced back to early twentieth-century central european modernism. Their stacked modular forms and precisely cut facets transform coloured crystal into architectural objects defined by rhythm, symmetry, and light.

manufacturer: veb ilm-kristall

country of manufacture: east germany (gdr)

period: c. 1970s

material: overlay lead crystal

colours: emerald green, lilac, clear

finish: hand-cut and polished

dimensions

green vase

height: 22.5 cm

diameter: 11 cm

weight: approximately 1.1 kg

lilac vase

height: 23.5 cm

top diameter: 5.3 cm

base diameter: 9 cm

condition

excellent vintage condition. Both vases are free from chips, cracks, and restorations, showing only light surface wear consistent with age and careful display.

both vases are built from stacked geometric sections that create a strong architectural rhythm. Deep vertical and angular cuts animate the coloured overlay, producing constantly changing reflections and remarkable optical depth. The emerald example presents a broad, octagonal profile with bold proportions, while the lilac vase develops into a more slender, tapering silhouette. Together they form a balanced composition in which contrasting colours and subtly different geometries complement one another.

style: mid-century modern

materials: overlay lead crystal

place of origin: east germany (gdr)

condition: excellent

displayed together, the pair creates a compelling architectural composition, with the vivid emerald green and delicate lilac tones enhancing one another through contrast. They work beautifully in interiors featuring walnut, rosewood, travertine, smoked glass, chrome, or polished stone, while their sculptural forms allow them to function equally well as decorative objects without flowers. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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