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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Glass Sommerso vase/ashtray/photophore dating from the 1960s–1970s, with a transparent body and smoked grey core, dimensions about 8 × 8 cm and height 8–9 cm, weighing around 800 g, in black and of European origin.
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Sommerso Glass Ashtray / Candle Holder – 1960s–1970s
Elegant vintage decorative piece in art glass,
This piece is distinguished by its faceted geometric shape and its smoky gray inner core, imprisoned within a thick mass of transparent glass. The size of the facets highlights the interplay of light and refraction effects, giving the object a sculptural presence and a definitively modernist character.
Its versatile shape allows it to be used as a decorative ashtray, candle holder, or object of art to display in a showcase or on a table.
The piece presents a substantial appearance and a faceted finish that emphasize the glassmaking craft and the depth of its nuances. It will be perfect for vintage glass collectors, lovers of Italian design, and enthusiasts of decorative objects from the 20th century.
Characteristics
* Object type: Ashtray / Candle Holder / Decorative Object
* Style: Sommerso, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
* Period: 1960s–1970s
* Material: Transparent glass with smoky gray core
* Technique: Sommerso glass with faceted finish
* Colors: Transparent and smoky gray
Dimensions and weight
* Height: Approximately 8–9 cm
* Width / Diameter: Approximately 8 cm
* Upper opening diameter: Approximately 4.5 cm
* Weight: Approximately 800 g
Condition
Very good condition, subject to verification on direct examination. The glass shows good clarity and highlights the nuances of the smoky gray core as well as the geometric facets. With just tiny surface scratches from time that are not easily visible.
Sommerso Glass Ashtray / Candle Holder – 1960s–1970s
Elegant vintage decorative piece in art glass,
This piece is distinguished by its faceted geometric shape and its smoky gray inner core, imprisoned within a thick mass of transparent glass. The size of the facets highlights the interplay of light and refraction effects, giving the object a sculptural presence and a definitively modernist character.
Its versatile shape allows it to be used as a decorative ashtray, candle holder, or object of art to display in a showcase or on a table.
The piece presents a substantial appearance and a faceted finish that emphasize the glassmaking craft and the depth of its nuances. It will be perfect for vintage glass collectors, lovers of Italian design, and enthusiasts of decorative objects from the 20th century.
Characteristics
* Object type: Ashtray / Candle Holder / Decorative Object
* Style: Sommerso, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
* Period: 1960s–1970s
* Material: Transparent glass with smoky gray core
* Technique: Sommerso glass with faceted finish
* Colors: Transparent and smoky gray
Dimensions and weight
* Height: Approximately 8–9 cm
* Width / Diameter: Approximately 8 cm
* Upper opening diameter: Approximately 4.5 cm
* Weight: Approximately 800 g
Condition
Very good condition, subject to verification on direct examination. The glass shows good clarity and highlights the nuances of the smoky gray core as well as the geometric facets. With just tiny surface scratches from time that are not easily visible.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
800 g
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Glass
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Diameter
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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