Clear etched glass vase depicting a female nude
Artist - Erkki Kappi
Height - 10"
Finland
1959
Signed on bottom
Excellent condition
Two massive modernist clear glass solitaire vases from the 1950s, each with a large bubble. Designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, the Swedish glassworks. Both signed Kosta, LH for Lindstrand, 1496 and 1615 respectively (model numbers). Height "8 and 4 ¼ / 20 and 11 cm. Condition: fine, except for a few misty contours to the inside of both vases, near the top.
A “Seaweed” bowl by Vicke Lindstrand (1904 – 1983). The Seaweed series with its streaks of mainly green and black uses the variation of Graal glass called Mykene, developed by V.L. while he was still working for Orrefors in the 1930s. Marked Kosta LH 1107. Width "5 ¼ / 13 cm, height "2 ½ / 6.5 cm. Condition: fine.
Kaj Franck for Nuutajarvi Notsjo
Glass goblet form
Finland
This iconic design, in brilliant and metallic hues, stands 8" tall with a top opening of 5"
Etched signature - Kaj Franck and Nuutajarvi Notsjo
Excellent condition
Small and beautiful cased opaline and clear glass bulb vase, with speckles in reddish brown to puce over the light blue opaline. By Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf glassworks. A few pieces in this series entered the collections of the National Swedish Glass Museum in 1960, hence the dating of this item. Height "1 ¾ / 4.7 cm. Condition: fine.
Here is a beautiful advertising stand for Orrefors, Sweden. It measures 6" long and 1 1/2" high. Excellent condition.
Here is a superb example of Mona Morales-Schildt's artistry for Kosta, Sweden. It measures 3 1/8" high. On the underside is etched Kosta, and SS271. Excellent condition; no issues.
Offered is a splendid Colora vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. It measures 8 3/4" tall. On the underside is etched Kosta, LC18. Excellent condition.
Here is a fantastic glass sphere made by Jaako Niemi for Nuutajarvi Nostjo in 1959. It measures 3 1/2" high and 4" in diameter. Excellent condition; no issues.
Two unique art glass bowls by Asa (Åsa) Brandt, Sweden. ÅB is said to have been the first glass artist in Europe to set up her own independent studio, in 1968. Controlled marbled or spatter glass design in white and blue, red and green. Both signed Åsa. Diameter "7 and 5 ¼ / 18 and 13 cm, height "2 ¾ and 2 ½ / 7 and 6.5 cm respectively. Condition: fine.
A footed bowl, the foot facet cut, the glass a light smoky tone. Designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors glass works, Sweden. Landberg started as a glass engraver at Orrefors in 1925 and 1936 became a designer. Incised mark Orrefors N A 3098/4 N. Landberg. Height "2 ¼ / 5.5 and diameter "4 / 10 cm. Condition: fine.
Bowl or dish in Sommerso technique, clear glass and grass green, designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta glass works, Sweden. VL was appointed chief designer at Kosta in 1950, and the bowl was produced in the mid 50’s. Incised mark Kosta LH 1308/75 (model number), where L is for Lindstrand and H means artisanal, made by hand. Height "2 / 5 and width "3 ¾ / 9.5 cm. Condition: fine.
Here is a rare and important ariel vase by the master Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors. The zig zag design on a blood red background is spectacular. The vase, in excellent condition, measures 7 1/4" (18cm) tall. On the underside is incised Orrefors, Sweden, Edvin Ohrstrom, the date code Ariel 1055E.
Elegantly line engraved vase by Tapio Wirkkala, from the Kantarelli series he made for Iittala glassworks in 1951. Kantarelli is the Finnish word for the delicious yellow mushroom, the chanterelle. Signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala. Height "6 ¾ / 17 cm. Condition: fine.
Provence rounded bowl in blue
Designer - Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark
c. 1950's
4 1/2" tall x 12 1/4" across
Scandinavian modernist form
Marked on underside
Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate shelf wear to under bottom
Oiva Toikka 2 piece art glass vase/candle holder
Nuutajarvi Notsjo 1964-73
Finland
19 3/8" tall
Cobalt blue
Pictured on page 130 in the book Scandinavian Ceramics and Glass (1940's to 1980's) / George Fischler and Barrett Gould/Schiffer Publishing /2000.
Excellent vintage condition
Nile Landberg Tulip vase for Orrefors
Deep reddish rust to clear
18" tall
Marked Orrefors, Expo, NU, 312 - 57
Very good vintage condition
A Bo Borgstrom Aseda Glasbruk Sweden art glass amber Bamboo 9-3/4" Vase from the 1960s with tag. This decorative Swedish modern clear and pale amber glass vase retains the original Aseda silver and black tag and this retro Modern item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs other than a bit of wear to the tag...