Set of two large BMF vases / bud vases produced in Germany during the 1970s.
Both pieces feature a very clean cylindrical form, combining broad polished and satin-finished metal surfaces with a heavily textured and blackened central band.
These two pieces belong to the same BMF series as other vases of comparable dimensions and decoration.
Technical details
Manufacturer: BMF
Origin: Germany
Period: 1970s
Style: Brutalist / Mid-Century Modern
Material: metal
Finish: polished and satin-finished metal
Decoration: textured and blackened central band
Number of pieces: 2
Dimensions
Larger vase:
Height: 27 cm / 10.6 in
Diameter: 8.5 cm / 3.3 in
Narrow vase:
Height: 26 cm / 10.2 in
Diameter: 6 cm / 2.4 in
Total weight:
approx. 2.5 kg / 5.5 lb
Condition
Good vintage condition.
Both vases show signs of use consistent with their age, including light scratches, superficial marks, variations in patina and slight tarnishing to the metal.
Some traces of oxidation are visible inside, particularly in the narrower vase.
The textured areas also show variations in patina and appearance inherent to their Brutalist finish.
