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WMF Cari Zalloni Glass Vase Space-Age Design Vintage Futurism Style
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
Product description
Vintage WMF Geislingen Blue Glass Vase – Cari Zalloni Design, Germany, ca. 1970s
Space Age Modernism in Deep Cobalt Elegance
Step into the futuristic aesthetic of 1970s West German design with this striking sculptural vase from WMF’s legendary Geislingen glassworks, attributed to the visionary Cari Zalloni. With its clean flared silhouette and bold use of deep blue hand-blown glass, this piece embodies the confident optimism of the Space Age—when design looked outward to the stars but remained rooted in impeccable craftsmanship.
Cari Zalloni (1937–2012), best known for his daring explorations of form and color, was a leading force in postwar European design. His creations for WMF brought together geometric clarity, vibrant hues, and an almost utopian approach to domestic aesthetics. This vase, with its trumpet-like body and thickened rim, distills that ethos into a single powerful form.
Produced during WMF’s creative resurgence in the 1960s and ’70s, the vase reflects the Geislingen glassworks’ commitment to merging industrial precision with expressive form. The rich cobalt tone and glossy finish emphasize the optical play of light and depth, while the shape recalls modernist echoes of both functionalism and formal abstraction.
Whether used as a display object or as a bold accent in a modern interior, this is a true piece of mid-century collectible design—elegant, futuristic, and timeless.
Details
Designer: Attributed to Cari Zalloni
Manufacturer: WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Geislingen Glassworks
Country of Origin: Germany
Year: ca. 1970s
Material: Hand-blown glass
Color: Deep cobalt blue
Finish: Glossy
Style: Space Age, Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Glass
Dimensions:
– Height: 20 cm
– Diameter (widest): approx. 18 cm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Minimal wear consistent with age; no chips, cracks, or restorations.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGreen, BlueMaterialGlassNumber of items1StyleVintageBrandWMFHeight20 cmWidth18 cmDepth18 cm
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About this seller
Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales