What caught my eye about this stunning piece was the shape — bold, sculptural, and full of presence. Created by Sascha Brastoff, one of mid-century Hollywood’s most expressive designers, the vase feels like a relic of that golden era — when glamour was lived-in.
You can picture it perched on a mirrored bar cart in a Bel Air apartment. A woman in a silk robe floats past, martini in hand, laughter just around the corner. This is more than decor — it’s a portal. A moment from a world where everything was just a bit more dramatic, a bit more designed.
Sasha Brastoff (1918–1993) was a celebrated American artist and designer whose work defined a certain kind of West Coast glamour in the mid-20th century. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he established his studio in Los Angeles and rose to prominence in the 1950s and '60s, creating ceramics, sculpture, and decorative objects that captured the spirit of the Hollywood Regency era.
Known for his flair and theatrical sensibility, Brastoff’s pieces were collected by celebrities and tastemakers, and often blur the line between function and art. Today, his work remains a touchstone for collectors of mid-century design.
