Offered is a Pier 1 Amber Owl Blown Glass Vase that can also be used as a candle holder. It is a retired artisanal piece featuring a mid-century modern aesthetic. Hand-blown in Italy, it showcases translucent amber glass accented with an intricate avventurina gold glitter swirl and applied “owl eyes.”
Material: Hand-blown art glass
Design: Owl-shaped silhouette with expressive face, applied eyes, and glittery gold metallic swirls
Origin: Crafted in Italy exclusively for Pier 1 during its expansion in the 1980’s - 90’s.
Dimensions: stands at 6-1/4 inches tall and about 5 inches wide. Weight is 2 pounds, 1 ounce.
Smooth cut or polished pontil mark on the bottom, indicating individually hand-blown artisanship
Availability: retired item and the Pier 1 retail chain closed in 2020. Item no longer sold in standard retail stores.
Condition: excellent with no cracks, chips, scratches. Finish is shiny.
Fabulous piece of late midcentury art glass.
Experienced glass shipper.