• Centre de table Patelle en cristal vert lime Val Saint Lambert posé sur une enfilade en bois avec reflets lumineux, design René Delvenne circa 1965. | Mid-Century modern Patelle model crystal centerpiece by Val Saint Lambert in lime chartreuse green, styled on a teak credenza with light reflections, circa 1965.
  • Centre de table organique en cristal vert lime et chartreuse modèle Patelle par Val St Lambert, design René Delvenne circa 1965, style Mid-Century Modern. | Mid-Century Modern organic chartreuse and lime green crystal centerpiece Patelle model by Val St Lambert, René Delvenne design circa 1965.
  • Centre de table organique en cristal vert lime et chartreuse modèle Patelle par Val St Lambert, design René Delvenne circa 1965, style Mid-Century Modern. | Mid-Century Modern organic chartreuse and lime green crystal centerpiece Patelle model by Val St Lambert, René Delvenne design circa 1965.
  • Centre de table organique en cristal vert lime et chartreuse modèle Patelle par Val St Lambert, design René Delvenne circa 1965, style Mid-Century Modern. | Mid-Century Modern organic chartreuse and lime green crystal centerpiece Patelle model by Val St Lambert, René Delvenne design circa 1965.
  • Centre de table organique en cristal vert lime et chartreuse modèle Patelle par Val St Lambert, design René Delvenne circa 1965, style Mid-Century Modern. | Mid-Century Modern organic chartreuse and lime green crystal centerpiece Patelle model by Val St Lambert, René Delvenne design circa 1965.
  • Vue de dessus du centre de table Patelle en cristal lime et chartreuse de Val Saint Lambert, mettant en valeur son mouvement de spirale et vortex organique unique, circa 1965. | Top view of the Patelle crystal centerpiece by Val Saint Lambert in lime chartreuse green, highlighting its unique organic vortex and spiral movement, circa 1965.
  • Vue renversée du dessous du centre de table Patelle en cristal lime de Val Saint Lambert, montrant la base en cristal clair gravée et signée à la main, circa 1965. | Upside down view of the Patelle crystal centerpiece by Val Saint Lambert, showing the thick clear crystal base signed and hand-engraved, circa 1965.
  • Gros plan sur la base en cristal du centre de table Patelle par Val Saint Lambert, montrant le détail de la signature gravée à la pointe de diamant sous le socle. | Close-up details of the Patelle crystal centerpiece by Val Saint Lambert, showcasing the authentic diamond-point hand-engraved signature on the base.
  • Gros plan macro sur la signature authentique gravée à la main Val St Lambert sous la base en cristal transparent du centre de table Patelle. | Macro close-up of the authentic hand-engraved Val St Lambert signature under the clear crystal base of the Patelle centerpiece.
  • Centre de table Patelle en cristal vert lime Val Saint Lambert posé sur une table en béton avec son catalogue d'époque ouvert, style Mid-Century moderniste. | Val Saint Lambert Patelle model chartreuse green crystal centerpiece on a concrete tabletop next to an open vintage design catalog, Mid-Century Modern decor.
  • Centre de table organique en cristal vert lime et chartreuse modèle Patelle par Val St Lambert, design René Delvenne circa 1965, style Mid-Century Modern. | Mid-Century Modern organic chartreuse and lime green crystal centerpiece Patelle model by Val St Lambert, René Delvenne design circa 1965.
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"Patelle" Centerpiece, Lime Chartreuse Crystal, Circa 1965

"Patelle" Centerpiece, Lime Chartreuse Crystal, Circa 1965

MCM-VSL-1025

€390,00
€390,00
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Organic Balance

This centerpiece, christened "Patelle" (limpet), stands as a glass sculpture. Crafted during the heart of the 60s/70s by the Manufacture Royale du Val Saint Lambert in Belgium, this model embodies the creative boldness of an era focused on modernity and free-form shapes inspired by nature.

Marine Inspiration

The name of this model is no coincidence. The limpet, a seashell firmly anchored to our coastal rocks, inspired the master glassmakers to create a shape of rare power. The crystal, of high density (nearly 2 kg for just 22 cm in diameter), seems caught in mid-motion.
A fluid spiral begins in the heart of the transparent base, unfurling toward the edges in a dynamic vortex. The stretching of the material creates subtle variations in thickness: where the crystal thickens, the color concentrates and intensifies; where it thins, it lets light pass through with crystalline purity.

Hypnotic Hue: Lime Chartreuse Radiance

The true magic of this piece lies in its Lime Chartreuse green color. This iconic shade of the Pop and modernist years instantly catches the eye. Neither entirely green nor entirely yellow, it reacts spectacularly to its environment.
  • Under direct natural light: It radiates with an acidic, almost botanical freshness.
  • At the end of the day or under targeted lighting: It darkens, revealing deep, mysterious, and intensely precious reflections, typical of the manufacturer's cased crystal.
Placed on a teak sideboard or a statement table, it casts colorful shadows and shifting reflections, changing its appearance throughout the hours.

Signature and Authenticity

This piece carries the mark of excellent artisanal craftsmanship. It is hand-signed and engraved "Val St Lambert" under its base, a fine and authentic signature of the manufacturer. Listed in the "Modern Fancy Pieces" catalog of the crystal works, it bears witness to the modernist turn taken by the Belgian house.

The POPINCOURT Gallery's Opinion

What fascinates us about this "Patelle" model is its dynamism. While other crystal pieces of that era sought geometry or symmetry, Val Saint Lambert offers a true organic vortex here. Visually, the spiral movement is of absolute fluidity, evoking the quiet strength of a marine maelstrom or the perfection of a shell sculpted by the elements.
But the real aesthetic impact lies in its relationship with light. This Lime Chartreuse robe, a bold chromatic signature of the 60s, acts as an energy sensor. Depending on the time of day, the piece shifts from an acidic, vibrant green to much more confidential and precious golden reflections. It is a work of wild elegance that, placed on a teak sideboard, needs no artifice to exist: it polarizes the space on its own. An absolute favorite of the gallery.
Modernist art glass from the second half of the 20th century is experiencing a particularly dynamic period of historical re-evaluation on the international market.
• A safe bet for organic design: The free-form pieces produced by Val Saint Lambert during the 1960s and 1970s to compete with the hegemony of Murano or Scandinavian masters like Orrefors are now at the center of research by interior designers and collectors in Europe, the United States, and Asia.
• The criterion of chromatic rarity: While clear or smoked pieces appear regularly on the market, the Lime Chartreuse shade remains particularly rare and sought-after. Its ability to integrate perfectly into contemporary or Mid-Century Modern interiors actively supports its value.
• Heritage guarantee : The presence of the hand-engraved vintage signature under the base, corroborated by its explicit referencing in the "Modern Fancy Pieces" catalog, gives this example the status of a historical milestone. For an international collector, it is the assurance of a lasting, liquid heritage investment with high appreciation potential.

Information

Manufacturer : Cristallerie Val Saint Lambert (Belgium)
Designer : René Delvenne
Provenance : Private collection
Model : Patelle (Modern Fancy Pieces series)
Period : Mid-Century Modern, circa 1965
Material : Cased crystal, mouth-blown and hand-stretched
Color : Lime Chartreuse green and clear crystal
Dimensions : Span: 22 cm | Height: 6 cm
Net weight: 1,885 g
Stamp : Hand-signed with a diamond point under the base "Val St Lambert".
Condition : In exceptional, fresh condition. The brilliance of the crystal is total; the material has undergone no alteration, no chips, and no cracks. Faithful to its history and its sixty years of existence, the base shows discreet micro-scratches from use—an invisible but essential signature of its authenticity.

Contents of the shipment

"Patelle" centerpiece, Lime Chartreuse, Val Saint Lambert, 1965
Certificate of authenticity

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Lifestyle visuals are creative works, carefully designed by GALERIE POPINCOURT to help you visualize the object in a setting.

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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