Dale Chihuly 1978 Signed Early Era Hand Blown Glass Toffee Espresso Tabac Basket width_31-40 since he was incapacitated in

since he was incapacitated in two accidents

Infusing a sense of whimsy and playfulness with the delicate craftsmanship of classic Italian glassblowing

It is rare to find any pieces from this era available on the public market

further complementing its undulated nature

Dale Chihuly 1978 Signed Early Era Hand Blown Glass Toffee Espresso Tabac Basket width_31-40 since he was incapacitated inArtist: Dale Chihuly Title: Toffee Espresso Tabac Basket Medium: Hand Blown Glass Dimensions: 3. 5" x 2. 75" x 2. 75" Year: 1978 Inscription: Signed and dated "Chihuly '78" Documentation: Includes gallery certificate of authenticity For hundreds of years, traditional glass art sought to achieve the ideal of classical perfection through clean lines and symmetrical forms. During the 1970s, Dale Chihuly began to experiment with gravity and asymmetry,