Vide poche - Murano - Decorative - Italy - Valet tray

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Murano glass decorative tray (vide poche) dating to the 1950s, made with the Sommerso technique in a green emerald to cobalt blue gradient on transparent glass with uranium-containing ouraline, dimensions 6 × 11 × 11 cm (thickness 2 cm), designed by Josef Riedel and in excellent condition.

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Elegant Murano glass trinket box made according to the famous Sommerso technique, characterized by the layering of colored glass to create a remarkable depth effect.
This technique is emblematic of post-war Murano artistic production.
The piece presents a superb emerald green gradient, cobalt blue, and transparent glass, enriched with uranium (uranyl), which reveals intense fluorescence under UV light.
Its organic and minimalist shape makes it a decorative object.
Typical of Italian design of the 60s/70s.
Very good condition.
Height 6 cm
Width 11 cm
Depth 11 cm
Thickness 2 cm.
Slight signs of wear consistent with its age.
No visible chips or cracks.
Collectible piece.
Will be shipped via carefully packaged Colissimo with tracking and insurance.

Elegant Murano glass trinket box made according to the famous Sommerso technique, characterized by the layering of colored glass to create a remarkable depth effect.
This technique is emblematic of post-war Murano artistic production.
The piece presents a superb emerald green gradient, cobalt blue, and transparent glass, enriched with uranium (uranyl), which reveals intense fluorescence under UV light.
Its organic and minimalist shape makes it a decorative object.
Typical of Italian design of the 60s/70s.
Very good condition.
Height 6 cm
Width 11 cm
Depth 11 cm
Thickness 2 cm.
Slight signs of wear consistent with its age.
No visible chips or cracks.
Collectible piece.
Will be shipped via carefully packaged Colissimo with tracking and insurance.

Details

Glass type
Uranium glass
Style subtype
Italian design
Weight
713 g
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Valet tray
Number of objects
1
Model
Decorative
Designer/artist/maker
Josef Riedel
Material
Glass
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Vintage
Manufacturer/brand
Murano
Colour
Blue, Green
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
11 cm
Diameter
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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