Bud Vase, Brass, Long Neck, Captain-Style Flat Bottom, Mid Century Modern, Vintage 1970s

This brass bud vase's long, elegant neck rises from a wide, flat, disc-like base — Mid Century Modern design at its most architectural.

• Maker: Unknown
• Materials: Solid brass (not plated)
• Dimensions: 9.0" tall × 6.0" diameter (base)
• Origin: Unknown
• Era: Vintage, 1970s–1980s (estimated)
• Condition: Very good vintage condition — dark spots and surface scratches consistent with age and use, no chips or dents, patina left intact. Retains its original sticker (a gold "M" or "W" on a red background), though the brand couldn't be identified. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A statement piece for a mid-century modern interior, a design-forward shelf, or anyone who appreciates brass with real presence and excellent bones. If you prefer your brass polished to a shine, this one will reward the effort; if you love it as-is, it's already exactly right.

The "captain's" or ship's decanter silhouette — a wide, flat, weighted base paired with a tall, slender neck — was originally designed for use aboard boats, where a low center of gravity kept vessels from tipping in rough seas. By the 1970s, the same silhouette had become a popular decorative motif in Mid Century Modern brass and glass décor, prized for its architectural lines even far from the water.

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