Colors and color combinations often can immediately bring to mind a certain decade. In the 1950s, turquoise, often paired with pink, was popular in appliances, paints, décor and clothing. For the 1980s, forest green and magenta were totally rad. As we start a new decade, the Pantone Color Institute has designated “Classic Blue” as its Color of the Year. In honor of that, we have come up with five blue antiques and collectibles worthy of the new year. All are from the Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2020.
1. Pantone color of the year 2020, 19-4052 classic blue.
2. An 1848-55 flask, images of Washington & Taylor “Never Surrenders,” Cobalt Blue, $4,800.
3. Art Glass fish, hand-blown, mouth open, blue crystal, Rainbow, West Virginia, 14-inches, $81.
1. Pantone color of the year 2020, 19-4052 classic blue.
2. An 1848-55 flask, images of Washington & Taylor “Never Surrenders,” Cobalt Blue, $4,800.
3. Art Glass fish, hand-blown, mouth open, blue crystal, Rainbow, West Virginia, 14-inches, $81.
4. Contemporary glass vase, signed Labino, 1965, 5 1/2 inches, $374. (page 226)
5. Aalto lounge chair, made of birch with a curved frame and blue upholstery, $1,476.
6. C.1850 Pine cupboard, painted blue, 89 by 52 inches, $2,040.
