{"product_id":"collector-vase-monumental-square-block-design-wayne-husted-pour-blenko-glass-co-usa-circa-1960","title":"Monumental Vase, designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko Glass Co., USA, circa 1960","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Zenith of Mid-Century Brutalism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis monolithic vase is a collectible piece of rare power, hailing from the golden age of the American manufacturer Blenko Glass Company. Designed under the artistic direction of Wayne Husted, this \"Square Block\" model embodies the radical aesthetic of the 1960s. Its massive geometric structure and exceptional weight of nearly 5 kg make it a sculptural work that transcends its primary function to become a monument of glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChromatic Vibration: Chartreuse \u0026amp; Lime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted in Blenko's most speculative palette, this vase plays on the fascinating ambivalence between the Chartreuse (1959–1963) and Lime (1964–1971) hues. This \"acid\" shade, a true signature of modernist design, radiates a unique luminous energy. Depending on the exposure, the glass varies from an electric yellow to a deep chlorophyll green, magnified by the impressive thickness of the walls which create masterful plays of refraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Appalachian Craft Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar from standardized industrial productions, every Blenko piece carries a human narrative. \u003cstrong\u003eThis vase was truly handcrafted by master glassmakers in West Virginia, on the banks of the Mud River. Unlike mass-produced glass, it is the result of ancestral know-how passed down in the heart of the Appalachians. \u003c\/strong\u003eIts material is alive: one can find subtle tension lines and period \"bubbles,\" irrefutable proof of manual blowing and pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Gallery Grade\" Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a remarkable state of preservation, unlike many models of this scale often marked by accidents or limescale haze, this one has retained all its splendor and its edges are sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Opinion of Galerie POPINCOURT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the world of Mid-Century glass, there are objects you place, and those that impose their presence. This Blenko vase belongs to the latter category.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its Lime\/Chartreuse color is \u003cstrong\u003ea visual adrenaline rush\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finding a piece of this weight, in this state of purity, is an event for any discerning collector. \u003cbr\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003e\"Statement\" piece\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of defining the atmosphere of a room all on its own.\u003cbr\u003eThe human dimension behind the mass of glass is what finally convinces me. Knowing that this object was tamed by artisans on the banks of the Mud River, using methods that haven't changed in a century. Its raw authenticity makes it an investment piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou aren't just buying a vase; you are acquiring a fragment of American glass history that refuses to surrender to the ease of mass production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blenko Glass Company (Milton, West Virginia, USA).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"Square Block Vase\" specific edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Attributed to Wayne Husted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circa 1960 - 1964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid mouth-blown art glass, lead-free\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chartreuse \/ Lime (Official Blenko color chart)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Height 27.5 cm | Width 16 cm x 16 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eGallery Grade (Exceptional)  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.935 kg \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlenko \"Square Block Vase\" 1960\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLENKO GLASS Co LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59883775263054,"sku":"ADC-BLK-1018","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/BK101CUT.png?v=1781431757","url":"https:\/\/galeriepopincourt.fr\/products\/collector-vase-monumental-square-block-design-wayne-husted-pour-blenko-glass-co-usa-circa-1960","provider":"GALERIE POPINCOURT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}