Vintage Romanian Hand-Blown Murano-Style Art Glass Vase, c. 1970s – 21 cm / 8.27 in

Description

Vintage Romanian Hand-Blown Murano-Style Art Glass Vase

Vintage hand-blown multicolour art glass vase, probably made in Romania during the 1970s.

The vase belongs to a distinctive group of Eastern European decorative glass strongly influenced by Italian art glass and often described on the international market as Murano-style or Murano-type art glass.

There is no surviving factory label, signature or maker’s mark, so this piece is not presented as genuine Murano glass made in Italy.

Romanian Art Glass from the 1970s

The combination of milky white glass, vivid coloured inclusions, a clear outer layer and a freely modelled sculptural form is characteristic of Eastern European art glass produced during the second half of the 20th century.

Comparable Romanian examples from the 1960s and 1970s are frequently misidentified as Murano because of their bold colours and hand-shaped forms.

For this example, the most appropriate description is Romanian hand-blown art glass in a Murano-style tradition.

The exact factory remains unidentified.

Murano-Style Multicolour Decoration

The vase features a milky white body decorated with irregular abstract inclusions in blue, green, yellow and reddish-brown.

The colours are incorporated into the glass body and appear beneath a clear outer layer, producing a rich and fluid decorative effect.

This type of decoration is often described using terms such as multicolour art glass, spatter glass and Murano-style glass.

Hand-Blown and Hand-Shaped Form

The vase clearly displays the characteristics of hand-made glass production.

Its upper section has been freely shaped while hot, creating an expressive sculptural rim with several upward-curving points.

Small applied glass details are also visible around the body, adding further texture and individuality to the design.

Minor variations in form, small bubbles and irregularities within the glass are consistent with traditional hand production rather than modern machine manufacture.

Mid-Century and Retro Design

With its elongated organic silhouette, vivid abstract decoration and dramatic free-form rim, the vase is a distinctive example of Mid-Century and Retro European art glass.

It works equally well as a functional flower vase or as a standalone decorative object in a Mid-Century Modern, eclectic or contemporary interior.

Dimensions and Weight

• Height: approximately 21 cm / 8.27 in
• Base diameter: approximately 8.5 cm / 3.35 in
• Weight: approximately 570 g / 1.26 lb
• Object: decorative art glass vase
• Origin: probably Romania
• Period: c. 1970s
• Style: Murano-style / Murano type
• Technique: hand-blown and hand-shaped glass
• Decoration: multicolour abstract / spatter decoration
• Colours: white, blue, green, yellow and reddish-brown
• Maker: unidentified
• Condition: very good vintage condition

Condition

The vase is in very good vintage condition with only minor natural signs of age and use.

As a hand-made glass object, small bubbles, slight variations in shape and minor irregularities within the glass are part of the manufacturing process and should not automatically be considered defects.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the actual condition of the item offered for sale.

Collectible and Decorative Appeal

Romanian and Eastern European art glass from the 1960s and 1970s is increasingly appreciated by collectors of European Mid-Century design.

This example stands out for its tall organic form, dramatic hand-shaped rim, vivid multicolour decoration and the combination of milky and clear glass.

Its strong Murano-style influence gives it immediate decorative appeal, while its likely Romanian origin makes it an interesting example of Eastern European studio and decorative glass from the second half of the 20th century.