One of Japan's most recognised manufacturers of mid-century glass is Iwatsu Glass Co, a company who produced an outstanding amount of incredible pieces predominantly bound for the Western export market.
Based in Osaka, Japan, the company were prolific in the 1960s and 1970s with a fantastic range of vases, centrepieces and art pieces, found in a variety of styles. Often mistaken for Italian and Czech pieces, these can often be found today with original Hineri foil labels still intact - Hineri being one of their glassware ranges.
Some pieces were exported under the Kamei Glass or Nanbu Glass, showcasing the exporters label rather than the Iwatsu Glass label.
THIS LISTING:
A gorgeous light red centrepiece in a style, with its triangular base, which is a well-known model and appears in a variety of colours.
Series Hineri
Production 1960s/70s
Dimensions 34.5cm (13.5") tall, 12cm wide
Condition Great to excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or major scratches. There are a couple rough edges on the base rim, but minimal. There are some bubbles in the glass from manufacturing and some light surface scratches, mainly towards the base; expected and seen often in these types of pieces.
