• La coupe Tricorne en cristal améthyste de Val Saint Lambert mise en scène sur une table en marbre dans un intérieur lumineux avec vue sur mer. Décoration haut de gamme Mid-Century. | Premium lifestyle view of the amethyst Tricorne art glass bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk on a marble table in a bright luxury interior.
  • Coupe Tricorne en cristal doublé améthyste par Val Saint Lambert et Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Forme organique moderniste à trois pointes. | Amethyst cased crystal Tricorne bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Mid-Century Modern 3-point organic art glass centerpiece.
  • Coupe Tricorne en cristal doublé améthyste par Val Saint Lambert et Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Forme organique moderniste à trois pointes. | Amethyst cased crystal Tricorne bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Mid-Century Modern 3-point organic art glass centerpiece.
  • Coupe Tricorne en cristal doublé améthyste par Val Saint Lambert et Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Forme organique moderniste à trois pointes. | Amethyst cased crystal Tricorne bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Mid-Century Modern 3-point organic art glass centerpiece.
  • Coupe Tricorne en cristal doublé améthyste par Val Saint Lambert et Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Forme organique moderniste à trois pointes. | Amethyst cased crystal Tricorne bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Mid-Century Modern 3-point organic art glass centerpiece.
  • Vue plongeante de la coupe Tricorne en cristal doublé améthyste par Val Saint Lambert et Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Design moderniste concave à trois pointes. | Top-down view of the amethyst cased crystal Tricorne bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Mid-Century Modern 3-point organic art glass centerpiece.
  • Vue de dessous géométrique de la coupe Tricorne en cristal doublé améthyste par Val Saint Lambert et Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Forme triangulaire moderniste révélant la transparence et la signature. | Bottom geometric view of the amethyst cased crystal Tricorne bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Mid-Century Modern triangular art glass showing clarity and signature.
  • Mise en situation de la coupe Tricorne améthyste Val Saint Lambert par Peter Muller-Munk sur un meuble en bois avec reflets de lumière. Décoration vintage Mid-Century Modern. | Lifestyle view of the amethyst crystal Tricorne bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk on a wooden credenza with light reflections. Mid-Century Modern home decor.
  • La coupe Tricorne améthyste de Val Saint Lambert mise en scène dans un salon moderne sur une enfilade en bois à côté d'un fauteuil vintage. Décoration d'intérieur Mid-Century Modern. | Lifestyle interior view of the amethyst Tricorne crystal bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk on a wooden sideboard in a Mid-Century Modern living room decor.
  • Coupe Tricorne en cristal doublé améthyste par Val Saint Lambert et Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Forme organique moderniste à trois pointes. | Amethyst cased crystal Tricorne bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Mid-Century Modern 3-point organic art glass centerpiece.
  • Coupe Tricorne en cristal doublé améthyste par Val Saint Lambert et Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Forme organique moderniste à trois pointes. | Amethyst cased crystal Tricorne bowl by Val Saint Lambert and Peter Muller-Munk, 1957. Mid-Century Modern 3-point organic art glass centerpiece.
  • Documents d'archives et catalogue d'époque 1957 de Val Saint Lambert pour Vogue Ceramics Industries, mentionnant le modèle Tricorne T 309 de Peter Muller-Munk. | 1957 original vintage catalog and price list archive from Val Saint Lambert for Vogue Ceramics Industries, showing Peter Muller-Munk Tricorne T 309 model reference.
  • Documents d'archives et catalogue d'époque 1957 de Val Saint Lambert pour Vogue Ceramics Industries, mentionnant le modèle Tricorne T 309 de Peter Muller-Munk. | 1957 original vintage catalog and price list archive from Val Saint Lambert for Vogue Ceramics Industries, showing Peter Muller-Munk Tricorne T 309 model reference.
  • Coupe "Tricorne" Améthyste Peter Muller-Munk 1957 ROTATION VIEW
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"Tricorne" Amethyst Bowl, Peter Muller-Munk, 1957

"Tricorne" Amethyst Bowl, Peter Muller-Munk, 1957

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The Backstory

In 1957, the famous Belgian crystal manufacturer Val Saint Lambert partnered with the New York distributor "Vogue Ceramics Industries" and entrusted the design of its American export lines to Peter Muller-Munk. The designer challenged the traditional codes of lead crystal by infusing it with the energy of American modernism. This bowl (model T 309 from the period catalog) is the perfect illustration: a moving triangular form that is both futuristic and timeless.

Technical Details

The technique used here is that of cased glass. The Belgian master glassmakers encased a dark amethyst core within a thick layer of clear crystal. During the blowing and manual stretching towards the three points, the thin layer of color thinned out dramatically. It is this goldsmith-like craftsmanship that creates this magnificent, ethereal, and translucent gradient at the tips—the visual signature of the manufacturer's art pieces.

The Galerie POPINCOURT Opinion

What immediately captivated us about this "Tricorne" bowl is the incredible contrast between its visual presence and its physical reality. At first glance, the massive edges (up to 12 mm at the points) and the depth of the amethyst color suggest a heavy, imposing block of crystal. In hand, the surprise is total: the object weighs only 600 grams! This is where the genius of Peter Muller-Munk’s design lies. The center is so deeply flared and concave that it literally empties the piece of its heaviness, transforming a solid crystal object into an aerodynamic, airy, and vibrant wing.
We love its space-age silhouette and its hypnotic amethyst hue that catches light like no other piece. A rare collector's item with incredible elegance on a teak sideboard.
The transatlantic collaborations of the 1950s between great American industrial designers (such as Muller-Munk or Wright) and European crystal manufacturers (Val Saint Lambert, Venini) are particularly well-documented and sought after by international collectors. The presence of the original hand-engraved signature under the base, validated by original archival documents, ensures the lasting value of this heritage investment. It is the type of "crossover" piece (both art glass and a milestone of modernist design) whose value remains very firm on the art market.

Information

Manufacturer: Val Saint Lambert (Belgium) / Vogue Ceramics Industries (USA)
Designer: Peter Muller-Munk (1904-1967)
Provenance: Private collection
Model: Tricorne (Catalog Ref. T 309)
Period: Circa 1957
Material: Cased crystal, mouth-blown and hand-stretched
Color: Dark amethyst and transparent crystal
Dimensions: Wingspan: 24 cm | Height: 8 cm
Weight: 600 g
Marking: Signed with a period diamond-point engraving under the base: "Val St Lambert".
Condition: Well-preserved condition. Splendid transparency. Shows legitimate micro-scratches from use, a testament to its authenticity.

Contents of the shipment

"Tricorne" Amethyst Bowl by Val Saint Lambert, designed by Peter Muller-Munk, 1957
Certificate of authenticity


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Color rendering: Although we capture the true essence of each piece, shades may vary slightly depending on the lighting of the scene and your screen settings.

Accessories & Decoration: The furniture, textiles, or decorative items surrounding the product (vases, books, accent furniture, etc.) are presentation suggestions. Only the object described in the title and the text of the listing is offered for sale.

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