A striking piece of Scandinavian mid-century design, this vintage amethyst glass bulb vase was designed by Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf Glasbruk of Sweden.
Originally designed in 1952, the vase features Percy's beautifully restrained bulb form: a rounded, weighty base rising into an exceptionally long, slender neck with a subtly flared opening. The deep purple-amethyst glass appears nearly black in lower light, then reveals rich plum and violet tones as light passes through it.
Its dramatic silhouette makes this a wonderful display piece even without flowers and a beautiful addition to a collection of Swedish, Scandinavian, or mid-century art glass.
🍒 Details
Designer: Arthur Percy
Maker: Gullaskruf Glasbruk
Origin: Sweden
Design introduced: 1952
Era: Mid-century, circa 1950s
Color: Deep amethyst / purple / plum
Material: Glass
Bulbous teardrop base with elongated narrow neck
Unmarked
📏 Approximate Dimensions
Height: 12.5 inches
Widest diameter: 4.5 inches
Mouth/opening: approx. 1.1–1.25 inches
⭐ Condition
Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and previous display/use. No major chips or cracks observed in the photographs. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the condition description.
This elegant Swedish art glass vase works beautifully as a standalone sculptural accent and is especially striking in a mid-century modern, Scandinavian, or eclectic interior.
A striking piece of Scandinavian mid-century design, this vintage amethyst glass bulb vase was designed by Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf Glasbruk of Sweden.
Originally designed in 1952, the vase features Percy's beautifully restrained bulb form: a rounded, weighty base rising into an exceptionally long, slender neck with a subtly flared opening. The deep purple-amethyst glass appears nearly black in lower light, then reveals rich plum and violet tones as light passes through it.
Its dramatic silhouette makes this a wonderful display piece even without flowers and a beautiful addition to a collection of Swedish, Scandinavian, or mid-century art glass.
🍒 Details
Designer: Arthur Percy
Maker: Gullaskruf Glasbruk
Origin: Sweden
Design introduced: 1952
Era: Mid-century, circa 1950s
Color: Deep amethyst / purple / plum
Material: Glass
Bulbous teardrop base with elongated narrow neck
Unmarked
📏 Approximate Dimensions
Height: 12.5 inches
Widest diameter: 4.5 inches
Mouth/opening: approx. 1.1–1.25 inches
⭐ Condition
Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and previous display/use. No major chips or cracks observed in the photographs. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the condition description.
This elegant Swedish art glass vase works beautifully as a standalone sculptural accent and is especially striking in a mid-century modern, Scandinavian, or eclectic interior.
