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6224S Small Strata Block Bud Vase - Turquoise
6224S Small Strata Block Bud Vase - Turquoise
6224S Small Strata Block Bud Vase - Turquoise

6224S Small Strata Block Bud Vase - Turquoise

Sale price$100.00
Color: 6224S Small Strata Block Bud Vase - Turquoise


Add some texture to your Blenko collection with these breathtaking 5 inch tall vases!

Designed with a textured pattern reminiscent of the beauty of stratified rock, this design originally was produced in the early 1960s before being retired and is back for today's collectors in fresh, new colors!

 


photo of Wayne Husted drawing a design

Designer, 1953-1963

Wayne Husted (b. 1927; d. 2022)

Wayne Husted

Wayne Husted was the second of Blenko’s storied Big Four designers – and the second in a row to come to Blenko from Alfred University and NY State’s School of Ceramics, where he studied ceramics and design. Husted had very little experience with glass before coming to Blenko to replace another Alfred graduate, Winslow Anderson. With some few exceptions, most of the wares in the 1953-1962 catalogs are Husted’s designs for Blenko – and his design tenure marked a period of wild and continuous experimentation with form, shape, and finishing. His works in glass were often counterintuitive and difficult to make – but undeniably magical and compelling in their finished forms. Whether it’s his heavily-prunted 597 bowls, or his teapot decanters, or his whimsical bird decanters, Husted’s work is celebrated and deeply collectible. Husted was essentially the first designer at Blenko to make architectural-scale glass – floor decanters with tall topping stoppers that came across the finish line at more than two feet tall. During - and after - his time at Blenko, Husted was a prolific designer for other glass companies and design firms.

“There are so many supporters and collectors out there who are just waiting in line to get a hold off a piece that celebrates West Virginias heritage”

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"Blenko Glass Company has produced literally millions of hand-blown glass pieces, and the factory tours remain one of the most popular attractions when visiting the company"

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“Beautiful blues, greens, oranges, golds, and other colors thoroughly don the family-owned and operated Blenko Glass Company.”

Customer Reviews

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KMG
Small Strata Block Bud Vase - Summer Storm

I decided to splurge and get the summer storm strata vase. It took the six weeks, but that was explained when I purchased it so I was ok with that. I received two courtesy emails during that period apologizing for the delays. When my vase arrived - I was so excited to open it, however it was not summer storm. I understand there is some level of variance to be expected in a hand made item, but this was a mostly dark red vase, somewhat orange toward the very bottom. I figured it must be the tangerine sent by mistake. I sent an email with a picture and it was agreed this was indeed the tangerine. I was offered an exchange or refund. To get a replacement, I would have to wait again as they confirmed there were no strata vases scheduled in the near future. I almost waited, but read several reviews on the site that the summer storm color (which I loved) didn’t appear like the pictures, so rather than have another long wait and maybe not have it close to the pictures I got a refund. The customer service person was very nice and the refund was sent the same day the vase was received. It was overall very disappointing because I was so excited to be getting a vase from Blenko.

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Stephanie Landsman
One of the reasons I chose it was the name!

This vase is beautiful. I have an orange living room rug and green plants around so it complements them beautifully. It's on a plant stand in the window so I can enjoy the beautiful colors. Wish it was a bit bigger though.

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Elizabeth Gaucher
Perfection!

I have coveted this piece for about 3 years and decided to treat myself this holiday season. It is even more beautiful in real life than on a screen! When natural sunlight flows through it, it is simply breathtaking, like a real summer storm. I suspect some of the reviewers who were displeased didn't understand the visual/light dynamics of a summer storm. This piece is absolutely perfect, and I am so pleased I have it in my Blenko collection.

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Robert Yeager

6224S Small Strata Block Bud Vase - Turquoise

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Carolyn T
UPDATE: HELP from Blenko!

I wish I could go back and edit my October review, but this will have to do. Blenko finally got back to me, understood the situation, sent me a RMA for free return shipping, and 'personally inspected' the replacement they sent out to make sure it looked more or less like the photo on the website. It did take a while, but things did work out, and beautifully. It's a very cool little piece--thank you, Blenko! The only thing I can suggest is that maybe the quality control be checked before you send things out? So that the long-distance purchasing experience can just cut to the happy customer ending :)

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