A striking mid-century German art glass vase, designed by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel (Zwiesel Kristallglas, West Germany, c. 1960s).

Hand-blown in thick, heavy glass, this piece features an organic marbled/pulled swirl pattern in tones of grey, white, and smoked amber suspended within a rich petrol/teal blue body. Formed into a squat baluster shape with a flared base and ground, polished pontil.

• Manufacturer: Schott Zwiesel / Zwiesel Kristallglas (West Germany)

• Designer: Heinrich Löffelhardt

• Era: Vintage Mid-Century Modern (1960s)

• Technique: Free-Blown Cased Art Glass with Pulled Marbled Decoration

• Colourway: Petrol / Teal Blue, Grey, Smoked Amber, and White

• Base Finish: Ground and polished pontil mark

• Condition Report: Offered in very good vintage condition. Sparkling clarity with no chips, cracks, fleabites, or internal staining.

• Dimensions: Stands 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and measures 4 5/8 inches (11.7 cm) across at its widest point.

A substantial, heavy piece of authentic West German mid-century studio-style glass that displays beautifully.

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