1990s–2010s – Studio Art Glass – Handblown Swirl Vase / Oil Burner

Origin:

A beautiful piece of handblown studio art glass featuring a classic hourglass-waisted body with a wide, flat-flared rim — a form associated with British and American craft glass studios from the 1990s through the 2000s. The swirl decoration is achieved by fusing trails of cobalt blue, amber, cream, grey-green, and burgundy glass into the gather during blowing, creating a richly layered, marbled surface that shifts with the light. The form is consistent with decorative vases and glass oil warmers sold through UK craft galleries and gift studios of the period. Unmarked; in the style of small-batch British and American studio glassblowers working in the swirl and murrine traditions.

Condition:

• Very good overall — no chips, cracks, or repairs noted
• Original £15 retail sticker still present on body
• Minor surface handling consistent with display use

Details:

• Material: Handblown art glass, multi-colour swirl technique
• Colours: Cobalt blue, amber/gold, cream, grey-green, burgundy
• Form: Waisted hourglass body with wide flared lip / flat-rimmed mouth
• Suitable for use as a decorative vase, oil warmer vessel, or standalone sculpture
• Unsigned / unmarked

Perfect for:

• Eclectic, maximalist, or coastal-inspired interiors
• Shelf or side-table styling with dried botanicals or as a standalone object
• Collectors of handblown studio art glass
• Gifting — a tactile, one-of-a-kind piece with strong visual presence

Design Notes:

The deep cobalt and swirling amber-gold palette gives this piece a jewel-like warmth that reads beautifully against both light and dark interiors. Visually similar pieces by studio glassblowers such as The Glass Forge and Dottie Boscamp retail new between $77 and $130 USD, making this an accessible entry point into handblown art glass. Each piece blown in this tradition is entirely unique — no two are identical.