Soft Cylinders

Golden Metallic Celadon Soft Cylinder, 2019, 17 x 16 x 16" Inquire

Elegant asymmetry

With drawings that seem to float in space, Soft Cylinders combine key elements of two earlier series. They incorporate glass thread drawings using the “pick-up drawing” technique found in Cylinders, while expressing the relaxed asymmetry and gentle movement of Baskets.

Navy Soft Cylinder with Goldenrod Lip Wrap, 2014 by Dale Chihuly

Navy Soft Cylinder with Goldenrod Lip Wrap, 2014, 16 x 16 x 15"
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Sunset Red Soft Cylinder with Yellow Lip Wrap, 2016 by Dale Chihuly

Sunset Red Soft Cylinder with Yellow Lip Wrap, 2016, 17 x 17 x 13"
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Rose Mist Soft Cylinder with Yellow Lip Wrap, 2014 by Dale Chihuly

Rose Mist Soft Cylinder with Yellow Lip Wrap, 2014, 15 x 16 x 13"
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Azure Soft Cylinder with Persimmon Lip Wrap, 2014 by Dale Chihuly

Azure Soft Cylinder with Persimmon Lip Wrap, 2014, 17 x 16 x 16"
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SEE THE PROCESS

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Russet Soft Cylinder with Indian Red Drawing, 1986 by Dale Chihuly

Russet Soft Cylinder with Indian Red Drawing, 1986, 17 x 13 x 13"
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Black Palace Blue Soft Cylinder with Crimson Lip Wrap, 2008, 22 x 22 x 22"
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Tangerine White Soft Cylinder with Turquoise Lip Wrap, 2012 by Dale Chihuly

Tangerine White Soft Cylinder with Turquoise Lip Wrap, 2012, 20 x 17 x 15"
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An array of colors and shapes

Soft Cylinders represent the culmination of Chihuly’s interests in weaving, surface pattern and asymmetry. They are created in a range of palettes, from vibrant to monochromatic, with the shape of each piece dictated by gravity’s pull.

“Halfway into the blowing process, right after the last gather of glass has been dipped from the furnace, the gaffer comes down on the drawing with the molten glass and fuses it to the surface. This is the most exciting moment of making a Soft Cylinder.”

–Chihuly

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