Vintage Ice Blue Opalescent Swung Glass Bud Hobnail Fenton Style Vase MCM 10.5"
This vintage ice blue opalescent art glass bud vase features a tall swung form with Fenton-style hobnail detailing and a softly ruffled rim. The slender silhouette rises from a textured base, with color transitioning from milky blue to a clearer aqua tone. The fluid vertical lines and softly flared rim create a graceful sculptural profile characteristic of swung glass production.
The design reflects Mid-Century Modern decorative glass aesthetics, when elegant proportions and tactile surface treatments were favored for both functional and ornamental pieces. Similar unmarked examples are frequently attributed to Fenton in online listings; however, most Fenton pieces produced from the 1950s onward are marked with a raised script, oval logo, or later cursive stamp. Earlier unmarked Fenton does exist, but accurate attribution requires a documented shape match to known catalog patterns. This context is included to provide transparency for collectors familiar with Mid-Century American art glass.
Well suited for single stems, dried florals, or a standalone display, this vase works beautifully in curated shelves, bedside tables, vanities, or minimalist vignettes. Its serene yet vibrant pastel blue color pairs easily with both vintage and contemporary décor, offering visual interest without overpowering surrounding elements.
Product Details:
Brand: Unmarked
Manufacturer: Unknown
Origin: Unknown
Estimated Era and Date: Mid-Century Modern, circa 1950s–1960s
Material: Art Glass
Color: Ice blue opalescent with translucent aqua base
Occasion: Home décor, floral display, collectible glass
Style / Pattern / Theme / Design Notes: Mid-Century Modern swung glass form with Fenton-style hobnail detailing and softly ruffled rim.
Features:
Tall swung art glass bud vase with slender silhouette
Ice blue opalescent glass with soft light diffusion
Fenton-style hobnail texture concentrated at the base
MCM-era decorative glass design popular in the 1950s–1960s
Suitable for single stems or standalone display
Dimensions:
Length: 3 in
Width: 3 in
Height: 10.5 in
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, scratches, or wear. The glass surface is clean and glossy, and the ice blue opalescent color remains bright, vibrant, and well saturated. The piece shows no visible signs of damage or fading and presents beautifully overall.
