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A striking and unusually sculptural studio glass charger by British glassmaker Barry Cullen, signed and dated 1981.


The shallow circular form features a glossy black central boss surrounded by dense opaque-white spiral trailing, suspended within clear glass and bordered by a broad oxblood-red rim. The changing density and direction of the white threads create a compelling sense of movement and optical depth, suggesting an abstract eye.


Viewed from an angle, the charger’s gently dished profile intensifies the refraction of the pattern, making it as much a piece of glass sculpture as a functional vessel. It would make a dramatic centrepiece displayed flat, upright on a stand or securely wall-mounted.


Cullen began working with glass in 1969, during the formative years of the British studio-glass movement. Although much of his recorded work consists of smaller vessel forms, this charger demonstrates a particularly bold and assured use of scale, colour and graphic composition.


Incised “Barry Cullen” to the underside, together with what appears to be the date ’81 and a separate work number.

  • Period: Signed, dated 1981
    • Price: £295.00
    • €344 Euro
    • $391 US Dollar
  • Location: London
    • Dimensions: H: 6cm (2.36in)
    • W: 36cm (14.17in)
    • D: 36cm (14.17in)