Glass Pansies

Name: Glass Pansies
 
Type: Glass Display Plate
 
Year: 1950s–1960s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Unmarked – likely mid-century Japan or West Germany (often produced similar floral-themed glassware with decal transfers and gilt rims during the post-war export boom)
 
History: This decorative clear glass plate exemplifies mid-20th-century floral glassware, most likely produced in Japan or West Germany for Western markets. The pansy motif, vivid in its palette and distinctly outlined, is applied via decal—a popular and cost-effective method of the time. The edge’s ruffled shape and gold trim suggest it was intended for ornamental use, such as a wall plate or cabinet display. The lack of a maker's mark is common in mid-century export glass, but the quality of the decal work and clarity of the glass indicate it was not a low-end product.
 
 
The piece is representative of a broader trend in the 1950s and 1960s when domestic interiors saw a resurgence in botanical themes, often rendered in vibrant prints on practical materials like glass, melamine, or ceramics. This item is now collectible for its retro charm and floral appeal.
 
Flaws: Small repaired chip