Art glass platter with organic form in blue and yellow, Europe, 1970s
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Description
A glass platter of organic form, crafted in European workshops during the 1970s. The interplay of cool blue and warm yellow creates a visual effect characteristic of that decade's chromatic experiments, when art glass makers moved away from uniform colours toward bold tonal combinations.
The form resists geometric regularity softly rounded edges and a gently undulating rim lend the piece an organic character. The transitions between colour zones are deliberately blurred, allowing blue and yellow to merge in a fluid, almost watercolour-like manner. The low profile paired with a relatively broad surface emphasises the horizontal nature of the form, typical of utilitarian designs from this period.
The 1970s brought a fascination with nature-inspired forms to European art glass. Designers drew upon biomorphic shapes that had defined abstract sculpture and painting decades earlier, translating them into objects for everyday use. The colour palette of this platter evoking water and sunlight — reflects the era's search for pieces that combined functionality with artistic expression. Glass was becoming not merely a practical material but a medium for artistic statement within domestic spaces, bridging the gap between decorative arts and fine craft.
The platter works beautifully as a table centrepiece for fruit, bread, or small appetisers. It functions equally well as a purely decorative element, bringing an artistic colour accent with distinct mid-century modern character into any interior.
Condition is good, with no significant flaws affecting use.
Technical data
| height: | 5.5 cm |
| width: | 18 cm |
| depth: | 16 cm |