Vase (2) - Glass - Cobalt blue vases
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Rare pair of large cobalt blue pendant hyacinth vases by Walther-Glas, Germany, from the 1970s in a mid‑century modern style with hand‑painted gold accents, each 27.5 cm high and 9 cm in diameter, weighing 745 g and 857 g respectively, in good used condition with minor aging signs.
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Rare Pair of Large Cobalt Blue Hyacinth Vases – Walther-Glas – 1970s – Bjørn Wiinblad Style
Description:
Unique and rare mid-century design vases. Authentic pair (pendant) cobalt-blue glass hyacinth vases, produced in the 1970s by the renowned German glass manufacturer Walther-Glas.
This concerns the extremely rare, large variant with an impressive height of 27.5 cm and a diameter of 9 cm at both the opening and the base.
Vases of this generous size are seldom offered in this beautiful vintage condition as a complete, matching couple.
Iconic design in the style of Bjørn WiinbladThe design of these vases is a textbook example of the popular, figurative Mid-Century Modern aesthetics.
The form is strongly inspired by the work of the legendary Danish artist Bjørn Wiinblad. The vases show a stylized human figure in relief, where the head forms the bowl and the arms gracefully hold a flower. The deep, intense cobalt-blue pressed glass contrasts beautifully with the rich details of real gold (gilding).
Artisanal proof in weight difference.A fascinating detail that underscores the authenticity and the handmade production process of these vases is the weight difference between the two objects. Although they come from the same mold, one vase weighs 745 grams and the other 857 grams. In the 1970s, the exact amount of liquid glass was still manually dosed and cut by the glass master. This weight difference of 112 grams is the ultimate proof of unique, artisanal vintage glasswork and gives the set an extra historical story.
The vases are in a beautiful, characterful vintage condition.
The glass is clear, with no stubborn lime scale buildup on the inside and shows no chips, cracks, or flakes at the edges of the opening or the base.
Important note regarding the decoration: Over time, due to normal use and cleaning through the decades, the hand-painted gold paint here and there is somewhat worn or faded in subtle spots. See the photos for a detailed view of the exact condition of the gold layer. This light gold wear (patina) is inherent to the object's age and confirms the authentic vintage status.
Manufacturer: Walther-Glas (Germany)
Period: 1970s (Mid-Century Modern)
Material: Cobalt blue pressed glass with hand-painted gold accents. Figurative design (Bjørn Wiinblad influence)
Function: Hyacinth vases / globe vases / solifleur design vases
Quantity: 2 pieces (pendant / matching pair)
Height: 27.5 cm (Large version)
Diameter of opening & base: 9.0 cm
Vase weight 1: 745 grams
Vase weight 2: 857 grams
Rare Pair of Large Cobalt Blue Hyacinth Vases – Walther-Glas – 1970s – Bjørn Wiinblad Style
Description:
Unique and rare mid-century design vases. Authentic pair (pendant) cobalt-blue glass hyacinth vases, produced in the 1970s by the renowned German glass manufacturer Walther-Glas.
This concerns the extremely rare, large variant with an impressive height of 27.5 cm and a diameter of 9 cm at both the opening and the base.
Vases of this generous size are seldom offered in this beautiful vintage condition as a complete, matching couple.
Iconic design in the style of Bjørn WiinbladThe design of these vases is a textbook example of the popular, figurative Mid-Century Modern aesthetics.
The form is strongly inspired by the work of the legendary Danish artist Bjørn Wiinblad. The vases show a stylized human figure in relief, where the head forms the bowl and the arms gracefully hold a flower. The deep, intense cobalt-blue pressed glass contrasts beautifully with the rich details of real gold (gilding).
Artisanal proof in weight difference.A fascinating detail that underscores the authenticity and the handmade production process of these vases is the weight difference between the two objects. Although they come from the same mold, one vase weighs 745 grams and the other 857 grams. In the 1970s, the exact amount of liquid glass was still manually dosed and cut by the glass master. This weight difference of 112 grams is the ultimate proof of unique, artisanal vintage glasswork and gives the set an extra historical story.
The vases are in a beautiful, characterful vintage condition.
The glass is clear, with no stubborn lime scale buildup on the inside and shows no chips, cracks, or flakes at the edges of the opening or the base.
Important note regarding the decoration: Over time, due to normal use and cleaning through the decades, the hand-painted gold paint here and there is somewhat worn or faded in subtle spots. See the photos for a detailed view of the exact condition of the gold layer. This light gold wear (patina) is inherent to the object's age and confirms the authentic vintage status.
Manufacturer: Walther-Glas (Germany)
Period: 1970s (Mid-Century Modern)
Material: Cobalt blue pressed glass with hand-painted gold accents. Figurative design (Bjørn Wiinblad influence)
Function: Hyacinth vases / globe vases / solifleur design vases
Quantity: 2 pieces (pendant / matching pair)
Height: 27.5 cm (Large version)
Diameter of opening & base: 9.0 cm
Vase weight 1: 745 grams
Vase weight 2: 857 grams
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
857 g
Title additional information
Cobalt blue vases
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Glass
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Blue, Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
27.5 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
27.5 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
