Art Deco vase, Italy, 1950s

A crystal Art Deco vase from the 1950s, made in Italy from transparent, lemon-coloured glass with thick, precisely cut walls. The geometric, octagonal form is emphasised by carefully polished facets and sharp, distinct lines, alluding to the classic principles of late Art Deco. The heavy crystal glass material ensures solidity, and the highly polished surface intensely refracts and reflects light, enhancing the saturation of the lemon hue. The lack of additional decoration and minimalist form confirm the inspiration from mid-20th-century modernist aesthetics. The vase is in very good condition, with no visible scratches, chips, or signs of repair. It can be displayed solo on a massive table or wooden sideboard to showcase its lively geometry, or combined with other glass or crystal forms for a mid-century modern, modernist, or classic Art Deco-inspired arrangement.