Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Art Glass Bud Vase

This is a striking example of Mid-Century Modern art glass, featuring a tapered cylinder or 'chimney' form. The piece is crafted using the 'sommerso' technique, characterized by a deep ruby or cranberry red glass core submerged within a thick, clear crystal outer layer. The vase stands as a slender column with a weighted sham, or base, which contains a notable controlled bubble or teardrop effect at the very bottom, a signature detail of many Scandinavian and Murano glass houses from the mid-20th century. The glass exhibits a high degree of clarity and brilliance, indicating quality lead crystal or high-grade soda-lime glass composition. The rim is flat-polished, and the sides taper slightly from a wider base to a narrower top opening. In terms of condition, the surfaces appear smooth with no visible chips, cracks, or significant fleabites, though there is a subtle patina of micro-scratches on the underside typical of shelf wear. While no maker's mark is visible in the photograph, the style and execution are consistent with makers such as Aseda of Sweden (specifically the work of Bo Borgstrom) or possibly Murano workshops from the 1960s. The craftsmanship is evident in the uniform wall thickness and the perfect centering of the colored core.