Max Verboeket Crystal Art Glass Catchall – “Abstracta” Blue & Green Swirl, Kristalunie Maastricht, 1960s

A sculptural crystal piece designed by Dutch artist Max Verboeket and produced by Kristalunie Maastricht in the 1960s.

This piece belongs to the “Abstracta” line, known for its organic, free-form shape and dynamic internal swirls of deep blue and green glass. Created using the signature slierten technique, each piece is hand-blown and entirely unique.

Both functional and decorative, it beautifully captures light and adds a bold mid-century presence to any space - perfect on a coffee table, console, or as part of a curated glass collection.

Details:

• Designer: Max Verboeket
• Manufacturer: Kristalunie Maastricht (Netherlands)
• Line: Abstracta
• Period: 1960s
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Material: Hand-blown crystal
• Technique: Slierten (embedded colored filaments)
• Colors: Clear, deep blue, green
• Marking: Signed “Maastricht” on the base
• Use: Ashtray / catchall / decorative object
  
• Condition: Very good vintage condition. The base (foot) shows light surface scratches consistent with normal use over time. The rest of the piece is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks. Minor air bubbles or subtle variations may be present, inherent to hand-blown glass

Why we love it

A perfect example of 1960s Dutch glass design: organic, fluid, and visually striking. It sits right between functional object and collectible art piece.

Collector’s Note

Pieces from the Abstracta line are particularly appreciated for their fluid, almost hypnotic compositions. Combined with Verboeket’s distinctive technique, this makes the piece highly desirable among collectors of European mid-century art glass.