Vintage Glass Display Head – Transparent Glass Mannequin Bust – 1960s–1970s

✅ Short Product Description

Bring an iconic piece of vintage design into your home with this transparent glass display head from the 1960s–1970s. Originally used in shops to display headphones, hats, wigs, and sunglasses, this type of glass bust has since become a sought-after decorative object. With its clear glass, subtle textured hair detail, and timeless design, it fits beautifully into vintage, Space Age, Mid-Century Modern, or contemporary interiors.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Product: Vintage glass display head / mannequin bust
• Material: Transparent glass
• Colour: Clear
• Shape: Human head with subtle textured hair
• Origin: Attributed to the Netherlands
• Period: 1960s–1970s

Dimensions
• Height: 26 cm (10.2 in)
• Diameter: 15 cm (5.9 in)

📖 About This Product

This elegant display head is crafted from thick, hollow glass and features a realistic, well-balanced design. The finely textured hair in relief adds character while maintaining its clean, minimalist appearance.

During the 1960s and 1970s, glass display heads like this were widely used in shop windows and electronics stores to present large stereo headphones. They were also commonly found in fashion boutiques as displays for hats, wigs, and sunglasses. Today, they are appreciated as distinctive vintage collectibles and decorative design pieces.

The transparent glass catches and reflects light beautifully, making this display head an eye-catching object both with and without accessories.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

• Manufacturer: Unknown (attributed to the Netherlands)
• Production Period: 1960s–1970s

Although the exact manufacturer is unknown, glass display heads of this type were produced throughout the Netherlands and other European countries during the 1960s and 1970s. Originally created as practical retail display pieces, they have since become highly regarded decorative objects that perfectly complement the enduring popularity of vintage and Space Age design.

⭐ Special Features

• Original vintage glass display head from the 1960s–1970s
• Made from thick, transparent hollow glass
• Subtle textured hair in relief
• Ideal for displaying sunglasses, hats, headphones, or wigs
• Beautiful decorative object even without accessories
• A perfect addition to vintage, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, or contemporary interiors

Condition
The glass display head is in very good vintage condition, showing only minimal signs of age and use consistent with its age. Please review the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

📦 Shipping: Dispatched within 1–2 business days as a tracked parcel. Carefully packaged to prevent damage.

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