Set of 4 satin neodymium coupe glasses inspired by New York’s grid street system, Italy, 1970s.
A refined set of four neodymium coupe glasses with a pattern inspired by New York’s grid street system. The hand engraved grid motif — evokes the structured rhythm of urban architecture, softened by the satiny translucence of neodymium glass.
Each coupe glass reveals the quiet intelligence of material and light. Neodymium glass — infused with rare-earth elements — performs a subtle chromatic shift: soft lavender in daylight, deepening into cool, smoky blue under artificial tones. A study in optical nuance, designed to respond, not remain still.
The surface is satin-finished, lending a soft, matte glow and a pleasing tactile sensation that elevates the drinking experience into a sensory ritual. The contrast between the heavy circular base and the airy upper volume enhances its sculptural silhouette, blurring the line between tableware and collectible object.
Where postmodern expressiveness meets the softened weight of soft brutalism, this piece inhabits a space of paradox: geometric yet tender, grounded yet playful — a sculptural artefact that blurs the line between function and fiction.
OBJECT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT: Set of 4 Neodymium coupe glasseORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1970s. - 1980s.
MATERIAL & TECHNIQUE: Neodymium glass, hand engraved grid pattern inspired by New York’s grid street system
COLOR: Lilac shifting to smoky blue depending on light
TEXTURE: Satin-finished with geometric engraving
CONDITION: Exceptional condition — unused
DIMENSIONS: (+-) Diameter top: 6 cm; Diameter max: 9 cm; Height: 10 cm