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Blenko Butterfly Motif Decanter
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Made for only one year, 1965, Blenko's narrow profile Butterfly motif decanter, design #6527 in Peacock, designed by Joel Philip Myers. As described in Miller's Guide:

This decanter is an excellent indication of several of Myers major tendencies. A theme of deeply textured surfaces played out in his work at Blenko and in his later studio work.

Myers was never interested in subverting the form of the container; rather he exploited it to full advantage as a canvas for compositions either abstract or inspired by nature.

The clear, simple and playful imagery also betrays Myer's training as a graphic designer who was keenly aware of the emerging Pop aesthetic of the time. At the same time it evokes the elaborate carved and cameo glass designs of Emile Galle, often ornamented with flying insects and plant life.

I will add that Peacock is an amazing color - one of my personal favorites and in production for only 2 years; a color chosen by Myers and only used during his tenure. It doens't get better than that!

 
  Made one year only, Blenko Butterfly motif decanter with narrow profile, design #6527 in in Peacock by Joel Philip Myers, designed 1965, 21.5in.H x 4in.D, $845      
 
     
 
   
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