Asta Strömberg Vase Strömbergshyttan Sputnik Crystal Glass Sommerso Sweden 1950s

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...

Tall and heavy Kaj Franck vase, model KF 304 in mould blown crystal, for Nuutajärvi in Notsjö Finland, 1960s. Beautiful geometric shape in a dark gray-olive and clear salmon base. S...

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...

Magnificent glass vase by Willy Johansson for Hadeland. Superb color. Very good condition. Signed below.