Mid-Century Ribbed Orange Glass Bud Vase

This item is a slender, hand-blown or mold-blown glass bud vase featuring a vibrant, opaque orange exterior with a contrasting white interior (cased glass). The vase stands with a classic ovoid body that tapers significantly at the neck before flaring outward into a wide, elegant trumpet-style rim. The primary decorative feature is a consistent vertical or slightly diagonal ribbing pattern—often referred to as 'optic rib'—that wraps around the entire swell of the body, providing both tactile texture and visual depth through light reflection. The interior rim appears to be finished with a clean, possibly fire-polished edge. While the specific maker is not visible in the low-resolution image, the style, color palette, and cased glass construction are highly indicative of Mid-Century Modern glasswork, likely originating from Scandinavia (e.g., Holmegaard or Aseda) or Italy (Murano) between the 1950s and 1970s. The condition appears fair to good; there is a visible sheen indicating a high-gloss finish, though light reflections on the surface make it difficult to determine if there are minor surface scratches or interior water stains. No major chips or cracks are immediately apparent on the flared rim or base, which suggests careful preservation of the glass integrity.

Based on my examination of the digital images provided, this is a Mid-Century Modern cased glass bud vase, likely dating to the 1960s or 1970s. The piece features a characteristic 'optic rib' pattern with a vibrant tangerine orange exterior casing over an opaque white interior, a technique often associated with both Scandinavian producers like Åseda or Elme (Sweden) and various Empoli region makers in Italy. The trumpet flare rim and slender neck are classic silhouettes of the period. The condition appears to be good vintage; the glass retains a high-gloss finish, and I do not observe any structural cracks or chips on the delicate rim. However, without physical handling, I cannot assess the weight (which distinguishes quality lead crystal from lighter soda glass) or check for 'flea bites' on the base. The value is driven primarily by its decorative appeal rather than specific attribution to a master glassblower, as these were often mass-produced export wares. While the market for Mid-Century colored glass remains steady, this specific form is relatively common. Similar cased glass vases generally sell in the $45 to $85 range, depending on whether a specific maker's sticker or signature can be found. To fully authenticate a specific manufacturer like Åseda (designed by Bo Borgstrom) versus an Italian stylistic copy, I would need to inspect the pontil mark on the base—a polished pontil usually indicates higher quality Scandinavian work, while a rough or molded base points toward mass-market Italian or Japanese production.