Elevate your interior design or art glass collection with this stunning vintage mid-century modern glass centerpiece bowl. This large-scale "gondola" shaped dish is a masterclass in organic, fluid design.
Key Highlights
• Sommerso Technique: Features a rich, deep amethyst purple core flawlessly suspended inside a heavy, thick casing of brilliant, water-clear French crystal.
• Dramatic Silhouette: The elongated form sweeps outward into two elegant, upward-curved wings, creating a sleek, aerodynamic profile that changes beautifully under direct light.
• Unsigned Authenticity: Produced during an era when French foundries utilized temporary paper/foil labels rather than permanent glass etchings, preserving the clean, unmarred lines of the crystal.
• Versatile Decor: Perfect as a modernist tabletop centerpiece, a chic vide-poche (valet tray) for an entryway console, or a standalone architectural statement piece.
Specifications & Condition
• Origin: Probably France (Attributed to Bayel)
• Period: Circa 1950–1960s (Mid-Century Modern)
• Material: Heavy Free-Blown Sommerso Crystal
• Length: 38 cm (approx. 15 inches) from tip to tip
• Condition: Perfect vintage condition. Crystal is impeccably clear with no chips, cracks, flea bites, cloudiness, or heavy surface scratches. The polished oval base is exceptionally clean.