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WMF Glass Vase Trio by Erich Jachmann – Sculptural Gradient Forms in Green & Amber, Germany, 1950s
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WMF Glass Vase Trio by Erich Jachmann – Sculptural Gradient Forms in Green & Amber, Germany, 1950s
Designer: Erich Jachmann
Manufacturer: WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany
Medium: Blown glass
Color: Green to amber gradient
Finish: Glossy
Origin: Germany, 1950s
Dimensions:
– Vase 1: Height 31.5 cm × Diameter 9 cm
– Vase 2: Height 34.5 cm × Diameter 10 cm
– Vase 3: Height 40 cm × Diameter 10 cm
A striking and sculptural trio of mid-century glass vases produced by WMF in Germany during the 1950s, these elongated forms exemplify the refined formal language of postwar German design. Each vase is conceived as a vertical gesture—slender, tapering, and subtly asymmetrical—culminating in a softly angled opening that lends the objects a quiet sense of movement, as if gently inclining toward light.
The coloration is particularly captivating: a seamless gradient transitioning from deep olive green at the rim through luminous yellow into a warm amber base. This chromatic flow is not merely decorative but integral to the object’s spatial presence, intensifying the perception of depth and thickness in the glass. When placed together, the three heights form a rhythmic composition—almost architectural in cadence—recalling a skyline or a cluster of organic growth.
Erich Jachmann, working within WMF’s highly progressive glass program, contributed to a body of work that bridged industrial production with sculptural ambition. His designs are distinguished by their clarity of silhouette and sensitivity to proportion, aligning with broader mid-century tendencies toward biomorphic abstraction and restrained elegance.
The vases retain their original WMF “Kristall Germany” label, further anchoring them within the company’s postwar production.
Condition:
– Vase 1 (31.5 cm): Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear, original sticker
– Vase 2 (34.5 cm): Very good vintage condition with some internal water residue
– Vase 3 (40 cm): Very good vintage condition with some internal water residue
The presence of residue does not detract from the visual impact but is noted for accuracy and transparency.
Collector’s Note:
Sets of three in graduated heights are considerably rarer than individual examples, particularly in this harmonious green-amber palette. The ensemble reads not simply as decorative objects, but as a curated sculptural grouping—ideal for collectors of WMF glass, mid-century European design, or those seeking objects that operate between utility and abstraction.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGreen, Multi Color, Orange, YellowMaterialCrystal, GlassNumber of items3BrandWMFHeight40 cmWidth10 cmDepth10 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 23 sales