Mid-century modern vase, cobalt glass, Sweden, 1970s

A vase from the 1970s designed in the spirit of mid-century modern, made of glass in an intense, cool shade of cobalt blue. The surface is finished to a high gloss, emphasizing the purity and depth of the colour. The form is based on a smoothly tapering base, transitioning into a flared, goblet-like neck adorned with three raised horizontal rings. The body features a subtle relief of four dots arranged in a circle. The vase was handmade, as evidenced by natural micro air bubbles and slight irregularities in the glass. No signs of use, damage, or chips – the condition is excellent. This vase tells the story of the Scandinavian approach to utility glass of the 1970s: minimalist geometry meets deep colour, and details such as ring grooves and dot motifs give it a discreet rhythm. The glossy surface reflects light, reminiscent of crisp northern mornings over a glass table. Delicate air bubbles are part of the handmade narrative, as if the object says: 'I was created to celebrate the purity of form and colour.' The vase fits well in interiors inspired by mid-century modern style, where it can be paired with a wooden sideboard with simple lines or placed on a dark veneer coffee table. As a decorative accent, it adds depth to light, neutral walls and harmonizes with sculptural ceramics or minimalist lamps. It is worth combining the vase with single flowers in contrasting colours or leaving it empty – in both variants, it retains its expressiveness as the central point of the arrangement.