Barnaby Powell for Whitefriars Art Deco Bowl c1930
Barnaby Powell was a notable glass maker and designer associated with Whitefriars Glassworks, a renowned British glass-making company. Powell was recognised for his design work, especially the 'ribbon' series during the 1930s. His modernist designs reflected the continental and Scandinavian trends of that time for simple, soft, sculptural shapes.
This bowl, created in Whitefriars’ ‘Sea-Green’ glass, features an applied sapphire-blue coiled ribbon which echoes Powell's elegantly simple design approach. The bowl has been expertly shaped and famously rings like a bell when gently tapped. An example of this signature ribboned bowl is held in the glass collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
It does bear signs of wear, with some surface scratches inside the bowl and just below the external rim. Overall, at around 90 years old, this bowl is in remarkably good condition for its age.
Note: All our items are vintage or pre-owned, so some signs of wear should be expected. Please read the description, view photos carefully, and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase. We will always endeavour to note any imperfections, but the absence of this information does not guarantee that this item is free from defect.
Barnaby Powell was a notable glass maker and designer associated with Whitefriars Glassworks, a renowned British glass-making company. Powell was recognised for his design work, especially the 'ribbon' series during the 1930s. His modernist designs reflected the continental and Scandinavian trends of that time for simple, soft, sculptural shapes.
This bowl, created in Whitefriars’ ‘Sea-Green’ glass, features an applied sapphire-blue coiled ribbon which echoes Powell's elegantly simple design approach. The bowl has been expertly shaped and famously rings like a bell when gently tapped. An example of this signature ribboned bowl is held in the glass collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
It does bear signs of wear, with some surface scratches inside the bowl and just below the external rim. Overall, at around 90 years old, this bowl is in remarkably good condition for its age.
Note: All our items are vintage or pre-owned, so some signs of wear should be expected. Please read the description, view photos carefully, and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase. We will always endeavour to note any imperfections, but the absence of this information does not guarantee that this item is free from defect.
Barnaby Powell was a notable glass maker and designer associated with Whitefriars Glassworks, a renowned British glass-making company. Powell was recognised for his design work, especially the 'ribbon' series during the 1930s. His modernist designs reflected the continental and Scandinavian trends of that time for simple, soft, sculptural shapes.
This bowl, created in Whitefriars’ ‘Sea-Green’ glass, features an applied sapphire-blue coiled ribbon which echoes Powell's elegantly simple design approach. The bowl has been expertly shaped and famously rings like a bell when gently tapped. An example of this signature ribboned bowl is held in the glass collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
It does bear signs of wear, with some surface scratches inside the bowl and just below the external rim. Overall, at around 90 years old, this bowl is in remarkably good condition for its age.
Note: All our items are vintage or pre-owned, so some signs of wear should be expected. Please read the description, view photos carefully, and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase. We will always endeavour to note any imperfections, but the absence of this information does not guarantee that this item is free from defect.
• Barnaby Powell for Whitefriars c1930s
• Sea green glass with sapphire-blue coiled ribbon
• 27cm wide, 15cm high
• Origin: United Kingdom
