Vase, milky white with blue and green, glass, Germany, 1970s

Hand-blown glass vase from Germany dating from the late 1970s to early 1980s, an example of refined artistic craftsmanship from that era. The organic silhouette – a tall cylindrical neck transforming into a wide, rounded base – highlights the minimalist character of the design, evoking the late Mid-Century Modern and organic modernism movements. The dominant milky white, with a semi-gloss finish, creates a subtle and luminous background for pictorial streaks in shades of blue, turquoise, and green, forming an abstract, watercolour pattern. The smooth surface of the glass, sometimes adorned with small air bubbles and irregularities characteristic of the artisanal technique, gives each piece a unique character. The edge of the opening is gently rounded and carefully finished. The absence of visible seams or joints attests to its manufacture from a single piece of glass. The vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage or signs of repair, retaining its original surface. This vase expresses the voice of late 20th-century German modernism – it combines the discipline of form with the expression of colour. Its organic line and fluid colours evoke a fragment of landscape captured in motion: the glass here becomes a canvas, and the streaks of blue and green – an impression of light and water, captured in a transparent material. The vase seems to tell a story of the search for harmony between craftsmanship and art, of how an everyday object can become a decorative item with a soul. In a minimalist living room, the vase can be placed on a light wood low console, where it will become the main colour accent. Mid-Century Modern interiors will gain a subtle counterpoint if paired with ceramics or framed artwork in neutral tones. It will also present spectacularly against a backdrop of raw concrete walls or alongside contemporary graphics, and a simple branch or flower will highlight its organic character. It will bring lightness to both eclectic collectors' spaces and modern, clean designs. Height of the vase: 27.5 cm; diameter at the widest point: 15.5 cm; diameter of the opening: 3.5 cm. Entirely made of artistic glass, tinted and hand-blown. Condition: very good, original vintage – without cracks, chips, or signs of repair.