Ruffled Rose

Name: Ruffled Rose
 
Type: Milk Glass Vase
 
Year: 1950s–1960s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Unmarked – Possibly West German or Czechoslovakian production
 
History: This piece is a charming example of mid-century European decorative glassware, designed for the mass-market domestic or souvenir trade. The use of milk glass—white, semi-opaque glass with a glossy surface—paired with colorful floral decals was immensely popular in both the US and Europe from the 1940s through 1960s. The floral spray and romantic palette evoke nostalgia, a key selling point during post-war years.
 
 
The vase’s ruffled rim is hand-formed, which adds slight individuality to each piece in a mass-produced run. The floral decals were likely applied by hand using water-slide transfers, and the slight misalignment or minor fading is characteristic of that era’s production. Though unmarked, these types of vases were widely exported by German and Czechoslovakian factories like Sklo Union, or by smaller anonymous firms catering to the gift and florist trades.
 
 
There is a visible chip on the rim, which unfortunately reduces its collector appeal but does not detract from its decorative value, especially in vintage-themed interiors or floral arrangements.
 
Flaws: Tiny chip on the top