French Glass Mid-Century Astray

This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1940, in France. Transparent Color. Original and iconic molded glass bowl; its shape is simple and decisive, skillfully...

This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in France.

This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in France. Transparent Purple Color.

This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in France. Transparent Color.

This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in France. Transparent and Yellow Color.

This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in France. It has been made in Biot. Transparent yellow Color.

René Lalique "Canard" astray pintray made in 1925 in molded yellow glass. Design of a duck. Acid-stamped "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Félix Marcilhac...

Astray "Alice" made in clear glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Measure: Length: 11 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalog...

Small Red Bubble Glass trinket or ashtray with sideways opening, Italy circa 1960's

Swedish Mid-Century Modern green art glass basket centre piece by Flygsfors.

Spectacular mid-century decorative bowl in amber Murano glass with air bubbles (bullicante). This wonderful piece was produced in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to Galliano Ferro. This piece is unique for the elegant mix of peculiar "bullicante" technique to shape Murano glass: the "bullicante" effect is one of the most famous glass working techniques and is seen quite often around the island of Murano. This particular effect is achieved by inserting a piece of molten glass inside a metal mold with spikes, very similar to the texture of a pineapple. These spikes make small holes in the surface creating a pattern all around the piece of glass. After it has been allowed to cool for a few moments, the whole piece is immersed again in the molten glass. This second layer completely covers the first. However, thanks to the thick consistency of the glass, the holes previously impressed on the first layer are not covered, thus causing air to be trapped between the two layers of glass. This process can be repeated several times, creating a pattern as complicated as the master glassmaker wishes. This technique not only gives a sense of depth to the whole object but also an incomparable decorative effect, famous for its originality. This decorative piece can also be used as an ashtray and spruce up a mid-century style living room. Measurements (cm): Diameter - 14 Height - 11 Galliano Ferro formed his own glass factory in 1955 after leaving Arte Vetraria Muranese, or AVeM (A.Ve.M.), which he co-founded in 1932. Designers at Galliano Ferro include his son Giorgio Ferro, Ezio Rizzetto, Fulvio Bianconi and Vinicio Vianello. Giorgio Ferro became head of the company in 1972. British importers Jaffe Rose...

Embrace the fusion of history and elegance with this mid-century handcrafted glass dish by Whitefriars, the esteemed English glassmakers. Masterfully created using the 'bullicante' t...