Marc Newson (b.1963) for 'Coast' Restaurant, London

glass, of pale blue tone with darker blue overlay around the body

Acquired directly from the designer

Conway Lloyd Morgan, Marc Newson, London, 2003, p. 130

A large and imposing piece. The colour is clearer and brighter than it appears in the catalogue. There are somel scratches to the surface of the glass in places and some signs of the piece having been used for flowers at some point. There is typical wear to the underside of the foot. A striking and rare piece.
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This vase was one of two commissioned from Marc Newson to serve as centrepieces for his interior at London's 'Coast' restaurant. Newson was commissioned to design the entire two-level interior space and its fittings, including the furniture, tableware, lighting and colour scheme.

The two examples were produced by Venini. The importance of the design of this work is highlighted by the fact that the vase was reproduced on a significantly smaller scale for each of the tables in the restaurant, as can be seen in Morgan (op. cit.).

This piece has been authenticated by Marc Newson.