Whitefriars Pair of Blue Controlled Bubble Art Glass Vases

A striking and sculptural matched pair of art glass vases designed by Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars Glass, one of Britain’s most celebrated mid-century glassmakers. These substantial rectangular column vases feature a vivid aquatic blue core encased within thick clear glass, enriched with controlled internal bubble inclusions. The effect is architectural yet organic — reminiscent of frozen water or glacial ice captured in motion. Design & Technique • Heavy, hand-blown art glass • Sommerso-style colour casing • Controlled “bullicante” bubble inclusions • Clean geometric vertical form • Thick clear casing magnifying the internal colour The combination of bold colour, structural clarity, and textural depth is characteristic of Baxter’s innovative 1960s designs. Whitefriars glass remains highly sought after among mid-century collectors, with Geoffrey Baxter’s designs particularly admired for their modernist aesthetic and technical confidence.