Vintage Frosted Green Art Glass Vase with Brass Stand | Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Vessel
Viridian Eclection
The Piece This vintage frosted green art glass vase is a quietly sculptural object that sits comfortably at the intersection of mid-century modern design and decorative studio glass. Formed with a ...
The Piece
This vintage frosted green art glass vase is a quietly sculptural object that sits comfortably at the intersection of mid-century modern design and decorative studio glass. Formed with a softly flared rim and rounded body, the vessel has an organic, almost botanical silhouette that feels intentional from every angle.
The glass features a matte, satin-frosted finish in a pale celadon-to-seafoam green tone, allowing light to pass through subtly rather than reflect sharply. It is elevated on a minimal brass wire stand, giving the piece visual lift and reinforcing its display-forward design language.
Unmarked, but clearly mid-century in sensibility, this type of vase was often produced by American or European art glass studios in the 1950s–1970s, intended as a decorative object rather than mass-market tableware. The stand appears original or period-appropriate and complements the glass without overpowering it.
This is not a utility vase. It’s an object meant to be seen.
Design & Construction
→ Hand-formed frosted art glass in pale green
→ Softly flared rim with rounded, sculptural body
→ Matte satin surface with gentle translucency
→ Brass wire display stand with minimalist profile
→ Mid-century modern decorative form, circa 1950s–1970s
Condition
Very good vintage condition.
No cracks or structural damage observed.
Minor surface wear and small natural imperfections consistent with age and hand-formed glass.
Brass stand shows light patina, appropriate and desirable for period authenticity.
Why It Belongs in Your Home
Because not everything needs to hold flowers to earn its place. This piece works beautifully as a standalone sculptural accent on shelving, a credenza, or a styled vignette. It pairs especially well with warm woods, stone, brass, and neutral interiors that benefit from soft color and texture.
It’s the kind of object designers use to make a space feel finished without explaining why.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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