Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
This is a vibrant, hand-blown art glass vessel designed by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko's 1964 catalog. Featuring a rich, sunny yellow colorway (likely 'Jonquil' or 'Honey'), it showcases a textured, crackled finish and a classic mid-century modern silhouette that functions beautifully as either a small bud vase or a candle holder.
Story
Designed in 1964 by Joel Philip Myers, this vessel captured the optimism of the space age. Its brilliant yellow hue was formulated to catch the bright sunlight of modern, open-plan American homes.
Maker / Origin
Blenko Glass Company has been handcrafting glass in West Virginia since 1893, surviving the Great Depression by pivoting from stained glass windows to colorful decorative tableware. Joel Philip Myers, who served as design director from 1963 to 1970, brought a bold, avant-garde sensibility to the company, pushing the boundaries of organic forms and vibrant color combinations.
Condition & Value
The glass appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks, or severe clouding. Minor shelf wear on the base is normal for its age and does not negatively impact value. Value is driven by the popularity of Mid-Century Modern design and the collectibility of Blenko's 1960s catalog shapes.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.