Leerdam - Floris Meydam - Vase - Apollo - Glass

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Apollo is a glass vase and candle holder designed by Floris Meydam for Royal Leerdam in the Netherlands, designed in 1972, with approx. 18 cm height and diameter, transparent glass in a modern Dutch design, condition good with minor signs of aging and spots, weight 1 kg.

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The Apollo is one of Floris Meydam's signature glass objects, known for his modern design language and use of pure, unadorned glass. Meydam was instrumental in the development of Dutch glass design in the second half of the 20th century.

• Designer: Floris Meydam
• Manufacturer: Royal Leerdam
• Year of design: 1972
• Material: Glass/crystal
• Dimensions: approx. 18 cm
• Function: vase and candlestick

The “Apollo” is an iconic vase and/or candlestick designed by Floris Meydam (1919-2011) for the Royal Leerdam Glass Factory in the Netherlands, in 1972.

This timeless Dutch design piece is included in the literature: Floris Meydam, Leerdam Glass 1944-1986, p. 90, fig. 128 & p. 96, fig. 139

The Apollo is one of Floris Meydam's signature glass objects, known for his modern design language and use of pure, unadorned glass. Meydam was instrumental in the development of Dutch glass design in the second half of the 20th century.

• Designer: Floris Meydam
• Manufacturer: Royal Leerdam
• Year of design: 1972
• Material: Glass/crystal
• Dimensions: approx. 18 cm
• Function: vase and candlestick

The “Apollo” is an iconic vase and/or candlestick designed by Floris Meydam (1919-2011) for the Royal Leerdam Glass Factory in the Netherlands, in 1972.

This timeless Dutch design piece is included in the literature: Floris Meydam, Leerdam Glass 1944-1986, p. 90, fig. 128 & p. 96, fig. 139

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1 kg
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Model
Apollo
Designer/Artist/Maker
Floris Meydam
Material
Glass
Style
Modern
Manufacturer/ Brand
Leerdam
Colour
Transparent
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
Diameter
18 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
Sold by
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