Vintage Felipe Derflingher “Imprisoned Glass” Tumbler

Vintage hand-blown amber art glass tumbler attributed to Felipe Derflingher for Feders, Mexico. This classic Mid-Century Modern Brutalist design features thick hand-blown amber glass encased in a hand-forged oxidized iron sleeve with geometric cutouts and protruding glass bubbles.

Derflingher’s “imprisoned glass” designs have become highly collectible for their combination of Mexican hand-blown glass and sculptural metalwork.

Features

* Attributed to Felipe Derflingher / Feders

* Hand-blown amber glass

* Hand-forged oxidized iron cage

* Brutalist / Mid-Century Modern design

* Made in Mexico

* Approximately 3” tall

* Approximately 2” diameter at rim

Condition

* Excellent vintage condition.

* No cracks or repairs observed.

* Manufacturing bubbles and inclusions typical of hand-blown glass.

* Iron cage has attractive age-related oxidation and patina.

* See photos for complete condition details.