Flared Petal

Name: Flared Petal
 
Type: Clear glass bud vase with flared petal rim
 
Year: Circa 1950s–1970s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Likely American or European generic glassmaker; possibly Anchor Hocking, Indiana Glass, or similar
 
History: This compact clear glass vase features a gently bulbous lower body tapering into a narrow neck with a hand-formed flared petal or ruffled rim. This style is often seen in mid-20th-century utility glass or decorative glassware, designed for use as a single-stem bud vase or small floral display.
 
 
The free-form ruffled edge is typically made by manually shaping the softened rim while the glass is still hot—a method widely used by companies such as Anchor Hocking or Indiana Glass (USA), as well as unnamed European glasshouses in the postwar period. The base is flat and slightly recessed, suggesting mold-blown production with hand-finishing at the top.
 
 
There are no identifying marks, and the design is deliberately plain to focus on form and functionality. These types of vases were inexpensive to produce and commonly sold through department stores, florists, or as part of household sets from the 1950s through the 1970s.
 
 
The vase’s approximately 12 cm height places it in the category of tabletop decorative pieces, often used for dining or vanity display.
 
Flaws: None