Asta Strömberg Vase Crystal Bubble Strömbergshyttan Sweden 1960s

Gunnar Nylund vase in crystal glass, for Strömbergshyttan glass factory in the 1960s. Mouth-blown and hand-shaped clear crystal with a subtle turquoise-green underlay. Height: 25.5...

Octagonal shaped glass vase designed by Kaj Franck, model KF298 for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, 1964. Made of purple colored cased glass, hand-signed on bottom. Height: 19.5 cm Dia...

Outstanding glass piece by the Finnish master Kaj Franck, model ‚Prisma‘ for Nuutajärvi in Notsjö, Finland, 1964. Mouth-blown and hand-polished crystal with a blue and yellow laye...

Timo Sarpaneva decanter vase ‚Jääpuikko‘ (icicle) in deep blue crytsal for Iittala, made in Finland in 1958. Good condition with some scratches and minor water (lime) staining on th...

A blown-glass vase designed by Sven Palmqvist and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s.

A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s

A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.

A fantastic and rather large handblown vintage art sommerso glass vase, design and signed by the talented Gunnar Nylund and Asta Strömberg from the prestigious Strömbergshyttan Sweden. This vase has a fantastic color, a deep smokey grey or nearly black color, covered with clear crystal. The design is simple yet very much of 60s and inspiration from the space age, it is sleek, elegant and sophisticated, especially with the fantastic contrasting color. -It is 27cm (10.62") high and 8.5cm wide (3.34") and 5cm deep (1.96") at the base, in a teardrop shape and in a good condition, yet some minor abrasion underneath, and micro soot flakes yet overall a fantastic vase. The price includes free shipping. Strömberghyttan; a company which early on grasped the importance of good design when it comes to art and design glass, rendering them a leading position in mid-century modern Scandinavian design. Interior design and decoration which stood out with a distinct quality, very much due to the famous designers Gerda and Asta Strömberg. Many items with iconic design which Strömbergshyttan became famed for was often creations made by Asta Strömberg, who designed most of the glass, focusing on modern art glass and other interior design objects such as crystal vases. The company also hired the multi-talented award winning and iconic artist and designer Gunnar Nylund as well as Rune Strand...