VTG Princess House Italy Hand Blown Amber Art Glass Aventurine Freeform Dish
This vintage Princess House hand-blown art glass dish features a sculptural freeform silhouette with a raised curled rim and a richly layered, feathered aventurine interior. The glass is executed in a clear, vibrant amber-orange tone with subtle reddish edging along the rim, allowing the creamy feather-like plumes to radiate clearly from the center and create depth beneath the translucent surface.
Produced for Princess House as part of its European-sourced decorative glass offerings, this piece reflects Venetian glassmaking influence commonly incorporated into Princess House designs during the Mid-Century Modern period. While the specific glasshouse is undocumented, the hand-blown construction, controlled feathering, and aventurine detailing are consistent with Italian art glass techniques of the mid-20th century.
Both functional and decorative, this dish works beautifully as a centerpiece, catchall, or sculptural accent. Its expressive form, saturated color, and refined MCM aesthetic make it especially appealing to collectors of Princess House glass, Venetian-style art glass, and Mid-Century Modern décor.
Product Details:
Brand: Princess House
Manufacturer: Unknown
Origin: Venice, Italy
Estimated Era and Date: Mid-Century Modern, 1960s–1970s
Material: Art Glass, Hand-blown
Color: Clear amber-orange with beige feathered aventurine and reddish rim
Occasion: Decorative Display, Entertaining, Collectible
Style / Pattern / Theme / Design Notes: Freeform sculptural dish, curled rim, feathered aventurine interior, Venetian-inspired art glass, MCM design
Features:
Hand-blown art glass dish produced for Princess House
Feathered aventurine interior with radiating plume pattern
Clear, vibrant amber-orange glass with reddish rim accent
Sculptural freeform shape with raised curled edge
Venetian-inspired craftsmanship aligned with MCM aesthetics
Dimensions:
Length: 9 in
Height: 4 in
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. The glass surface is smooth, glossy, and crystal clear with no surface wear, scratches, chips, cracks, or repairs. Color remains vibrant and evenly saturated throughout, with no clouding or discoloration.
