A beautiful late 19th century French opaline glass vase in a soft luminous blue, retaining its original “Opaline Véritable” paper label. Pieces like this were produced during a period when French glassmakers perfected the art of opaline, creating a distinctive milky translucency that softly diffuses light and gives the surface an almost glowing quality.
The form is elegant and balanced, with a gently flared rim and rounded body, transitioning from a pale milky blue into a richer more saturated tone at the base. The color variation is especially striking in natural light, where the glass reveals its depth and softness.
The original label is a rare and wonderful detail, reading “Opaline Véritable,” meaning genuine opaline, and accompanied by a registered mark. Labels like this were often lost over time, making this example particularly special and increasingly difficult to find intact.
Opaline glass was both decorative and functional, used in French interiors throughout the 19th century for vases, scent bottles, and decorative objects. Today, pieces like this remain highly collectible for their color, craftsmanship, and timeless presence.
A simple and beautiful example that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in history.
A beautiful late 19th century French opaline glass vase in a soft luminous blue, retaining its original “Opaline Véritable” paper label. Pieces like this were produced during a period when French glassmakers perfected the art of opaline, creating a distinctive milky translucency that softly diffuses light and gives the surface an almost glowing quality.
The form is elegant and balanced, with a gently flared rim and rounded body, transitioning from a pale milky blue into a richer more saturated tone at the base. The color variation is especially striking in natural light, where the glass reveals its depth and softness.
The original label is a rare and wonderful detail, reading “Opaline Véritable,” meaning genuine opaline, and accompanied by a registered mark. Labels like this were often lost over time, making this example particularly special and increasingly difficult to find intact.
Opaline glass was both decorative and functional, used in French interiors throughout the 19th century for vases, scent bottles, and decorative objects. Today, pieces like this remain highly collectible for their color, craftsmanship, and timeless presence.
A simple and beautiful example that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in history.