Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s

An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.

An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.

An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.

An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Two Scandinavian Modern, Börne Augustsson Swedish midcentury soft form glass vases in an amber colored glass. Made by Åseda (not signed), circa 1948.

A stunning clear ccrystal glass vase by Börne Augustsson för Åseda Glassworks, Sweden. Unsigned from the 1950s. Stunning modernist piece. Th...

Vintage glass vase by Vannes-le-Châtel et Vierzon, France, in the mid-20th century. Cm. H17xD16. Signature printed in acid on bottom. Very good condition.

Börne Augustsson's artistry shines through in this Swedish Modern glass vase created for Åseda Glassworks. Meticulously hand-blown, this Scandinavian Modern piece showcases Augustsson's organic design sensibilities. The vase features a striking violet, so dark that it appears to be black, casing beneath a transparent layer, with the latter expertly treated to create captivating organic pulled shapes. Notably, this vase bears an engraving underneath: "Fa W Johansson Orrefors 25." Despite this marking, it was indeed designed and crafted by Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glassworks. Walter Johansson gained notoriety for his somewhat questionable involvement in buying and selling...