Art Deco vase, multilayer glass, Germany, 1930s

A vase from the 1930s made in Germany, this is an example of multilayered Art Deco glass with a spherical form. The outer surface catches the eye with a cool, blue shade and a smooth, glossy finish. The interior is filled with deep ruby red, creating a colour contrast – pastel blue meets the intensity of red. The surface is decorated with geometric, concentric circles: each 'eye' is formed from a brownish-red centre, white, and a blue ring. The symmetrical arrangement of these motifs emphasises the regularity of the shape and the decorative character of the Art Deco style. The thick glass, carefully crafted, shows signs of handcraft – the whole is free from damage, scratches, or chips. The condition is excellent: the surface is shiny, with no signs of use. The vase tells its own story of the 1930s, when Art Deco boldly combined geometry with colour. Its form resembles a closed bubble of light, with a cool outer shell and a colourful interior, as if it hides echoes of modernist visions. The concentric ornaments echo the modern optimism of the era – the geometric layout speaks of precision, confidence, and fascination with progress, while the combination of blue and red longs for new, bold contrasts, drawn among a changing Europe. The vase will work both as a soloist on a modernist console and alongside minimalist ceramic vessels in subdued colours. It can be paired with dark wood or marble to highlight its cool and warm tones. It fits in Art Deco or eclectic collector arrangements, where the geometric composition and vivid colours introduce a touch of history and craftsmanship. It is worth considering a single branch with a graphic line or leaving the vase empty to bring out the full power of the glass counterpoint.