Vintage Light Blue Pompadour Glass Vase, Attrib. to Peill & Putzler, West Germ
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A striking example of 1960s West German art glass, this sculptural “Pompadour” vase features a beautifully balanced stacked form with alternating rounded sections rising toward a gently flared cylindrical rim.
Rendered in a soft, translucent light blue, the body allows light to pass through effortlessly, giving the piece an airy, luminous quality. The tone subtly intensifies toward the base, where a deeper cobalt blue foot grounds the composition and adds visual weight. This contrast between the lighter upper body and darker base creates depth and dimension, a hallmark of mid-century German glass design.
The silhouette is bold yet elegant — almost architectural in its vertical rhythm — making it as compelling empty as it is with a single stem. Its sculptural presence feels distinct from Scandinavian minimalism, leaning instead into the confident, decorative character that defines West German glass...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dublin