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 centrepiece, in an incredible multi-coloured combination of blue and sunflower yellow. This style is a well-known model and appears in a variety of colours.
Series Hineri
Production 1960/70s
Dimensions 14cm tall, 30cm diameter
Condition Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or major scratches. There are some bubbles in the glass from manufacturing; expected and seen often in these types of pieces.
These multi-coloured options are some of the hardest to find, and often the most sought-after... and you can clearly see why. What a beauty!
