Uno Westerberg Vases and Vessels

A cylindrical vase late 1960s in smoked glass.

Art Deco mold-blown Opalescent glass vase by the firm of Hunebelle; round in shape and with a pattern of horizontal lines and angular indentations running all around the piece. Made in France. Signature: "A. Hunebelle" and "France" in the mold on bottom. Andre Hunebelle was born in Paris in 1896. He studied Mathematics at the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, but these studies were interrupted by his involvement in the First World War. After the war, Hunebelle began designing pressed glass inspired by the work of Rene Lalique. He was friendly with Lalique's son . A Unique Style In 1927 Hunebelle exhibited his first collection of glass, which rapidly became fashionable and brought him popular acclaim. Although similar to Lalique's glass in many respects, Hunebelle's work maintained a unique identity and style. He was influenced greatly by his love of Mathematics and the prevailing fashion for what we now call Art Deco. The decoration of his designs was often very stylised or abstract and frequently used contrasting planes of glossy and frosted glass Andre Hunebelle created a range of vases, bowls, plates, ornaments and lamps and opened a luxury shop in Paris. (the address of which is variously quoted as being at the rue de la Boetie, Avenue Victor Emmanuel-III and the Champs Elysees) Etienne Franckhauser who also made moulds for Lalique and Sabino made the moulds for Hunebelle's glass. Much of his work, particularly in the earlier years, was in colourless glass, although he increasingly used coloured glass for his designs and is well known for his opalescent glass. He invented a style of port decanter...

Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'raisins' vase, with blue stained details. This pattern features deep relief grape bunches, hanging from vines. ...

Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'Rampillon' vase. This pattern features deeply embossed diamond shapes, surrounded by flowers and leaves. M...

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Moissac' Vase. This pattern features deeply embossed leaves around the sides. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE' to the underside. Book referenc...

1960s. Made in glass. This vase features its original label and it signed by the maker. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered...

The Piriac vase was created in 1930 by R.Lalique in white glass. This example is in strong opalescent and blue patinated glass and in excellent condition. The signature is in scrip...

An amazing collection of German ice block glass Mid-Century Modern "Solifleur" vases, circa 1960s. These are heavy glass items in clear glass, outside like ice glass. There is a smal...

An amazing collection of German ice block glass Mid-Century Modern "Solifleur" vases, circa 1960s. These are heavy glass items in clear glass, outside like ice glass. There is a smal...

An amazing collection of German ice block glass Mid-Century Modern "Solifleur" vases, circa 1960s. These are heavy glass items in clear glass, outside like ice glass. There is a smal...

Elegant mid-century modern art glass vase designed by Bengt Orup for Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, circa 1960s. The vase features a beautifully balanced, organic oval form executed in...

Orrefors curved ribbed crystal anemone vase with large open rim that opens out to highlight the flowers within. Sweden, late 20th Century.