Monumental Vase, designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko Glass Co., USA, circa 1960

The Zenith of Mid-Century Brutalism

This monolithic vase is a collectible piece of rare power, hailing from the golden age of the American manufacturer Blenko Glass Company. Designed under the artistic direction of Wayne Husted, this "Square Block" model embodies the radical aesthetic of the 1960s. Its massive geometric structure and exceptional weight of nearly 5 kg make it a sculptural work that transcends its primary function to become a monument of glass.

Chromatic Vibration: Chartreuse & Lime

Executed in Blenko's most speculative palette, this vase plays on the fascinating ambivalence between the Chartreuse (1959–1963) and Lime (1964–1971) hues. This "acid" shade, a true signature of modernist design, radiates a unique luminous energy. Depending on the exposure, the glass varies from an electric yellow to a deep chlorophyll green, magnified by the impressive thickness of the walls which create masterful plays of refraction.

The Appalachian Craft Heritage

Far from standardized industrial productions, every Blenko piece carries a human narrative. This vase was truly handcrafted by master glassmakers in West Virginia, on the banks of the Mud River. Unlike mass-produced glass, it is the result of ancestral know-how passed down in the heart of the Appalachians. Its material is alive: one can find subtle tension lines and period "bubbles," irrefutable proof of manual blowing and pressing.

"Gallery Grade" Condition

Presented in a remarkable state of preservation, unlike many models of this scale often marked by accidents or limescale haze, this one has retained all its splendor and its edges are sharp.

The Opinion of Galerie POPINCOURT:

In the world of Mid-Century glass, there are objects you place, and those that impose their presence. This Blenko vase belongs to the latter category. Its Lime/Chartreuse color is a visual adrenaline rush. Finding a piece of this weight, in this state of purity, is an event for any discerning collector.
It is a "Statement" piece capable of defining the atmosphere of a room all on its own.
The human dimension behind the mass of glass is what finally convinces me. Knowing that this object was tamed by artisans on the banks of the Mud River, using methods that haven't changed in a century. Its raw authenticity makes it an investment piece.
You aren't just buying a vase; you are acquiring a fragment of American glass history that refuses to surrender to the ease of mass production.

Information

Manufacturer: Blenko Glass Company (Milton, West Virginia, USA).
Model: "Square Block Vase" specific edition
Design: Attributed to Wayne Husted
Period: Circa 1960 - 1964
Material: Solid mouth-blown art glass, lead-free
Color: Chartreuse / Lime (Official Blenko color chart)
Dimensions: Height 27.5 cm | Width 16 cm x 16 cm
Condition: Gallery Grade (Exceptional)
Weight: 4.935 kg

Package Contents

Blenko "Square Block Vase" 1960
Certificate of Authenticity