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"Balloon" Drinking Set No. 279 Butterfly Carafe by Ted Muehling

$ 605
  • Description
    2007

    Austria

    Large carafe with butterflies and insects made from mouth-blown lead-free crystal, part of the drinking set No. 279 designed by Ted Muehling.

    The pictures simply represent how many butterflies or insects will be featured. However, the species or color represented may vary. Choose from three different glass shapes as well as decanters. The "Concave" and "Balloon" tumbler sin the series can be customized. Please contact us for more information on customization.

    In Ted Muehling's first collaboration with Lobmeyr the New York designer drew upon centuries of historical trends to create a distinctly modern collection that blends utility, beauty and wit. Returning to the poetry and sensibility of pre-stemware that celebrated the contents within he found beauty in the simple and utilitarian shapes of Roman and early European glass. He was also taken by the Vienna Secession period and the exquisitely thin pieces that Adolf Loos and Josef Hoffman had designed for Lobmeyr. In fact, the convex and concave shapes beg to be held and caressed. Indentations in the bottom of each piece add another sensuous curve. And although he has designed some shapes with specific elixirs in mind (beer, cognac, schnaps, etc.), the glasses are meant to be multi-purpose. Water and wine flow equally well from a simple form.

    In addition to the original decoration with insects and butterflies, there is an alternative with painted fish available now, which will turn your table into a lively aquarium. One (category B), two (C) or three (D) fish are hand-painted on the bulgy tumbler shapes with a fine brush and enamel paint.

    Available with various coordinating glasses and a wine decanter.

    All lead-free crystal. Hand wash.

    5.35" w x 5.35" d x 10.79" h
  • More Information
    Customization Options: This item is customizable
    Documentation: Signed
    Origin: Austria
    Period: New
    Materials: Mouth-blown lead-free glass.
    Condition: New.
    Styles / Movements: Art Deco, Modern, Contemporary
    Incollect Reference #: 399324
  • Dimensions
    W. 5.35 in; H. 10.79 in; D. 5.35 in;
    W. 13.59 cm; H. 27.41 cm; D. 13.59 cm;
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