{"product_id":"val-st-lambert-patelle-crystal-centerpiece-lime-chartreuse-1965","title":"\"Patelle\" Centerpiece, Lime Chartreuse Crystal, Circa 1965","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis centerpiece, christened \"Patelle\" (limpet), stands as a glass sculpture. Crafted during the heart of the 60s\/70s by the Manufacture Royale du Val Saint Lambert in Belgium, this model embodies the creative boldness of an era focused on modernity and free-form shapes inspired by nature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Inspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe name of this model is no coincidence. The limpet, a seashell firmly anchored to our coastal rocks, inspired the master glassmakers to create a shape of rare power. The crystal, of high density (nearly 2 kg for just 22 cm in diameter), seems caught in mid-motion.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA fluid spiral begins in the heart of the transparent base, unfurling toward the edges in a dynamic vortex. The stretching of the material creates subtle variations in thickness: where the crystal thickens, the color concentrates and intensifies; where it thins, it lets light pass through with crystalline purity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHypnotic Hue: Lime Chartreuse Radiance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe true magic of this piece lies in its Lime Chartreuse green color. This iconic shade of the Pop and modernist years instantly catches the eye. Neither entirely green nor entirely yellow, it reacts spectacularly to its environment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder direct natural light: It radiates with an acidic, almost botanical freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the day or under targeted lighting: It darkens, revealing deep, mysterious, and intensely precious reflections, typical of the manufacturer's cased crystal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlaced on a teak sideboard or a statement table, it casts colorful shadows and shifting reflections, changing its appearance throughout the hours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece carries the mark of excellent artisanal craftsmanship. It is hand-signed and engraved \"Val St Lambert\" under its base, a fine and authentic signature of the manufacturer. Listed in the \"Modern Fancy Pieces\" catalog of the crystal works, it bears witness to the modernist turn taken by the Belgian house.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe POPINCOURT Gallery's Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat fascinates us about this \"Patelle\" model is its dynamism. While other crystal pieces of that era sought geometry or symmetry, Val Saint Lambert offers a true organic vortex here. Visually, the spiral movement is of absolute fluidity, evoking the quiet strength of a marine maelstrom or the perfection of a shell sculpted by the elements. \u003cbr\u003eBut the real aesthetic impact lies in its relationship with light. This Lime Chartreuse robe, a bold chromatic signature of the 60s, acts as an energy sensor. Depending on the time of day, the piece shifts from an acidic, vibrant green to much more confidential and precious golden reflections. It is a work of wild elegance that, placed on a teak sideboard, needs no artifice to exist: it polarizes the space on its own. An absolute favorite of the gallery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eModernist art glass from the second half of the 20th century is experiencing a particularly dynamic period of historical re-evaluation on the international market.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e • A safe bet for organic design\u003c\/strong\u003e: The free-form pieces produced by Val Saint Lambert during the 1960s and 1970s to compete with the hegemony of Murano or Scandinavian masters like Orrefors are now at the center of research by interior designers and collectors in Europe, the United States, and Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e • The criterion of chromatic rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e: While clear or smoked pieces appear regularly on the market, the Lime Chartreuse shade remains particularly rare and sought-after. Its ability to integrate perfectly into contemporary or Mid-Century Modern interiors actively supports its value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e • Heritage guarantee \u003c\/strong\u003e: The presence of the hand-engraved vintage signature under the base, corroborated by its explicit referencing in the \"Modern Fancy Pieces\" catalog, gives this example the status of a historical milestone. For an international collector, it is the assurance of a lasting, liquid heritage investment with high appreciation potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cristallerie Val Saint Lambert (Belgium) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e : René Delvenne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Private collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u003c\/strong\u003e: Patelle (Modern Fancy Pieces series)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : Mid-Century Modern, circa 1965\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cased crystal, mouth-blown and hand-stretched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lime Chartreuse green and clear crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003e: Span: 22 cm | Height: 6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,885 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp\u003c\/strong\u003e : Hand-signed with a diamond point under the base \"Val St Lambert\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : In exceptional, fresh condition. The brilliance of the crystal is total; the material has undergone no alteration, no chips, and no cracks. Faithful to its history and its sixty years of existence, the base shows discreet micro-scratches from use—an invisible but essential signature of its authenticity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of the shipment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Patelle\" centerpiece, Lime Chartreuse, Val Saint Lambert, 1965\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cristallerie du Val St Lambert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59910572343630,"sku":"MCM-VSL-1025","price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/Val_St_Lambert_Patelle_Crystal_Centerpiece_-_Centre_de_Table_Cristal_Lime_Chartreuse_Mid-Century_mcm-vsl-1025h2.png?v=1783870744","url":"https:\/\/galeriepopincourt.fr\/products\/val-st-lambert-patelle-crystal-centerpiece-lime-chartreuse-1965","provider":"GALERIE POPINCOURT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}