Editor’s Pick from Wunder Kammer
This object is made of solid glass with an organically deformed, wave-like shape. The top surface features a decorative deep blue pigment pattern, covered by a translucent metallic glaze. This layered technique creates a luminous finish with depth and visual texture. The glass has been thermally shaped, giving it a sculptural and almost fluid form.
The piece is unsigned, but the materials, technique, and design strongly suggest Italian production from the late 1970s to early 1980s. Possibly crafted in a studio context or as part of a small artisanal series with individual finishing.
Stylistically, the object aligns with postmodern design sensibilities: ornamental motifs are abstracted, materials are treated experimentally, and decorative language becomes form. It resonates with the approach of radical Italian design collectives such as Studio Alchimia, albeit in a more subtle expression.
Technical Details
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Material: Glass with pigment base and metallic glaze
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Color: Deep blue with silvery metallic sheen
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Form: Thermally shaped, asymmetric, undulating
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Diameter: ± 33 cm
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Height: ± 6–7 cm
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Weight: approx. 1 kg
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Back: Painted black, with four rubber feet for surface protection
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
No chips or cracks. Minor signs of age.
The decorative surface is fully intact with rich, vibrant color and sheen.
Positioning
Onde Blu represents a subtle revaluation of ornamentation – a decorative motif elevated into sculptural presence.
By distorting both surface and form, the object transcends function and asserts itself as autonomous design.
It works well as a centerpiece, console object, or stand-alone sculpture in interiors that emphasize materiality, texture, and formal clarity.
Shipping
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Ships from Italy
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Professionally packed in double cardboard and protective wrap
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Tracked standard shipping to NL/EU: from €13 (Poste Italiane)
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Express shipping available on request (UPS / DHL)
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