Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cobalt or Black Torsade Stem Art Glass Coupes

This is a pair of hand-blown art glass coupe glasses, likely appearing in a deep black or an extremely dark cobalt blue hue (often referred to as 'black glass'). Each piece features a wide, shallow bowl, indicative of champagne or dessert coupe styling. The defining characteristic is the elaborate and sculptural 'torsade' or twisted stem. The stem consists of hand-formed glass ribbons that loop and swirl elegantly upward from a circular pedestal base to cradle the bowl with three distinct contact points. This design demonstrates significant glass-blowing skill, as the balance and symmetry must be maintained by hand while the glass is molten. The construction reflects a Mid-Century Modern or Postmodern aesthetic, reminiscent of designs from Italian Murano studios or high-end American makers like Steuben or Blenko during the mid-20th century. The glass exhibits a high-gloss finish with a deep luster. There are no readily visible maker's marks in the photo, suggesting they may have had paper labels originally or are signed on the bottom of the base with an etched signature not visible here. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, fractures, or significant surface abrasions, though some light shelf wear on the undersides of the bases would be expected for pieces of this age.