Kosta Art Glass Vase Vicke Lindstrand LU2036 1955

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Scandinavian Pre 1960: item #692580

Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983), art glass designer in Sweden, made this beautiful hand blown vase in 1955 while working with Kosta. This vase is part of the Lindstrand's Unica Series and is clearly engraved "Kosta LU 2036" on its base. Beautiful bright colors of cobalt blue, emerald green and brown and black lines throughout the glass, weighing 6.25 lbs. at a height of 11 inches (28 cm) tall. For total accuracy of condition, miniscule bite on base (last photo), tiny air bubble within one of th... Click for details

Early Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Abstracta Vase or Bowl

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Scandinavian Pre 1960: item #633590
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Graceful Kosta UNIK Abstracta glass pedestal bowl, designed by Vicke Lindstrand, circa 1950s In clear leaded crystal enclosing swirls of black, as well as single spots in aubergine, green and blue.

Inscribed on base "LU 2019" and also acid stamped with Linstrand's square Kosta stamp. In excellent condition. The vase stands approximately 8.... Click for details

Holmegaard Cluck-Cluck Glass Decanter, Danish Modern

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Scandinavian Pre 1970: item #566493
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Glass decanter by Holmegaard, Denmark in the Cluck-Cluck design. The sides of this blocky shaped decanter look like they have collapsed or been squeezed inward. It's in a deep emerald green and is 9 3/4" tall and 3 1/2" wide. The round stopper has a feather like inclusion which I assume is deliberate. This pattern comes in various sizes and colors including a bent version. Excellent condition. It is unsigned, unmarked which is typical for Holmegaard, it probably had a label on it when it was f... Click for details

Tapio Wirkkala, iittala, Finland-Sculptural Glass Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Scandinavian Pre 1970: item #506743
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Predominately known for his glass and silver, Tapio Wirkkala was something of a golden boy - a highly talented industrial artist who excelled in many media. He was associated with iittala from 1946 until 1985, the year of his death. This vase, engraved with the Tapio Wirkkala signature and design number 3429 is in excellent condition and is 7 inches high. Circa, late 1960s; a related piece from this series is pictured on page 71 of the Scandinavian Glass, Smoke & Ice book by Vigier and Pin... Click for details

Red Cased Glass Vase,Sweden by Alsterfors,Scandinavian

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Scandinavian Pre 1970: item #492770
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Wonderful shape to this bright red cased glass vase. This is most likely by the Swedish firm Alsterfors. It is unmarked which is common as the labels would fall off. In excellent condition, the vase measures 9 3/4" tall, is 3 1/2" in diameter and is 11" in circumference.

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Rare 1936 Signed Kosta Farmers Crystal Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Glass: Scandinavian Pre 1940: item #455152
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Rare early Kosta sculptural crystal vase with a raised pattern depicting ancient farmers and plants. The non-raised exterior of the vase has a textured feel, while the interior is smooth. The vase is signed "Kosta 1936" and then what looks like "EA" or "CA" and three little marks that look like American "7"s (they lack the European line going through in the middle), and "27."
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