Get a New or Vintage Orange Glass Vase

Written 10 May , 2010

Seldom if ever do we see a functional everyday object of simple design and single color transcend its period and still be popular today after almost a century. It’s not the Ming vase; it’s too ornate in design. It isn’t that fancy-looking. It’s just a simple glass vase. An orange one.

The orange glass vase being manufactured at present is generally used for holding cut flowers or as a display by itself. You’ll see it as part of the decor in hotels, restaurants and even in office buildings. One outstanding characteristic of this particular glass vase is its elegance and stylishness in simplicity.

Glass-making is an ancient art and the orange vase is the beginning of the 20th century’s example of a true artwork. It is marked by a dazzling orange exterior and a brilliant white interior, and perfect in its design and craftsmanship. The small vases can range from four to six inches in height while the taller ones can be as tall as ten to twelve inches.

The vintage orange glass vases became very popular pieces during the 1920’s up to the mid-50’s. They were mostly made utilizing the lampworking technique. As the glass undergoes a change from liquid to solid form, there is a brief window of time when it is pliable enough, just before it completely solidifies. This is the time when the craftsman shapes the glass.

If you can find a flawless original orange vase, its attractive profile and unmarred vintage condition will make a very memorable gift for a very special occasion. You may think it’s an old piece but it will definitely create a bold (and colorful) statement in any modern decor.

You can complement or enhance any theme or motif with this adorably simple yet decorative work of art. Modern glassmakers come out with various designs, sizes and shapes of their own versions of the orange glass vase. Some pieces are designed to hold tea lights, candles or votives which are cool sources of low-key illumination. Others are used by floral arrangers as containers to hold fresh, dried or silk flowers. Others are just made to be attractive decorative items.

You can still find vintage orange glass vases in antique shops. Modern orange vases are sold at department stores and home decor shops. However, the best way to get exactly what you want is to go online where you’ll find a lot of orange vases to suit your fancy.