Pair of Clear Glass Orrefors Decanters by Vicke Lindstrand Mid Century

Beautiful. Translucent. Elegant. Modern. How best to describe these incredible decanters designed by renowned Swedish glass designer Vicke Lindstrand in his early years with renowned glass company Orrefors. This decanter was made in two sizes and these are the smaller size. They are comprised of a stretched teardrop shaped body and long, slender and rounded stopper. They are stunning in their simplicity of form which is made more impacting by their absence of color allowing whatever contents to glow and shimmer. Vicke Lindstrand was born Victor Emanuel Lindstrand on November 27, 1904 in Gothenburg, Sweden and is a legend in glass making. He is considered among the most influential 20th-century glass artists. He began his career as a commercial illustrator but soon found work with Orrefors Glass Manufacturer. In 1950 he left Orrefors for Kosta Glasbruk as an artistic director and became their dominant designer retiring in 1973. Along with fellow glass designers, Edvin Ohrstrom and Knut Bergqvist, he invented the Ariel technique in glass blowing. Beyond his commercial work at Orrefors and Kosta he produced several massive public sculptures around the globe and his works are in the collections of museums worldwide. Lindstrand died on May 7, 1983 in Kosta, Sweden but his extensive collection of works will live on. Orrefors glassworks was founded in 1898 in Småland, Sweden on the previous site of an older iron works. Until 1913 they made primarily technical, medical and household glass. In 1914 under new ownership and management they began making crystal products including cut crystal and etched art glass. From that time forward Orrefors has excelled in all types of creative glass manufacture employing renowned artists and winning multiple awards. They continue production today primarily at their glassworks in Kosta using techniques developed in Småland. According to Orrefors official site no fewer than 15 people contribute to the production of a single piece of glass. It is no wonder Orrefors is a revered name among glass collectors worldwide. This pair of decanters are sure to find a place of prominence in your home whether in your cocktail bar or on a shelf as object d’art. You must make them yours! Price: $695 What a lovely crystal vase for a beautiful bouquet or just sitting on a mantle or bookshelf. This gorgeous piece of Orrefors is signed LH 4599-22 which according to our research means it was designed by Lars Hellsten but that is as far as our research has led us. We have yet been able to determine what collection this is from or the exact creation date. Lars began his career with Orrefors in 1972 so we do know it is after that year. This wonderful vase will be perfect in your home or perhaps an awesome gift. Make it yours. Price: $225 This is such a gorgeous vase of clear mouth blown crystal glass. It was designed by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors. This retired pattern is comprised of a trumpet style vase with a scalloped edge. It is the perfect choice to display the flowers from your cutting garden or bouquet from the local grocery. Anne Nilsson was born in 1953 and became a designer at Hoganas Keramik AB after training in glass and ceramics at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. From 1982 to 1999 she designed for Orrefors, 2000 for IKEA, and from 2001-2005 for Kosta Boda. She has won numerous awards and is considered a renowned designer. Orrefors glassworks was founded in 1898 in Småland, Sweden on the previous site of an older iron works. Until 1913 they made primarily technical, medical and household glass. In 1914 under new ownership and management they began making crystal products including cut crystal and etched art glass. From that time forward Orrefors has excelled in all types of creative glass manufacture employing renowned artists and winning multiple awards. They continue production today primarily at their glassworks in Kosta using techniques developed in Småland. According to Orrefors official site no fewer than 15 people contribute to the production of a single piece of glass. It is no wonder Orrefors is a revered name among glass collectors worldwide. I’m sure you have fallen in love with this wonderful piece of art glass. You need to make it yours. Price: $395 Perfect and just in time for Spring! This set of three petal bowls by Orrefors are titled Mayflower. There is one icy blue one, one buttercup yellow, and one minty green. Smaller at 5 1/8 inches in diameter and 3 ¾ inches tall but so beautifully designed by Jan Johansson long time designer for Orrefors. They were first created in 1994 and discontinued in 2010. These happen to still be in their original boxes. Each is signed on the bottom and retains their Orrefors Sweden shield sticker. Jan Johansson was born in 1942. He trained as a silversmith in Stockholm at the College of Arts, Crafts and Design. He began his career at Orrefors in 1969. His goal as an artist was in refining the optical effect of pure sculptural crystal. He is quoted as saying “I want to shape the crystal by controlling the light. If the light dies, so does the glass.” In my humble opinion he has done so with many of his designs. Orrefors glassworks was founded in 1898 in Småland, Sweden on the previous site of an older iron works. Until 1913 they made primarily technical, medical and household glass. In 1914 under new ownership and management they began making crystal products including cut crystal and etched art glass. From that time forward Orrefors has excelled in all types of creative glass manufacture employing renowned artists and winning multiple awards. They continue production today primarily at their glassworks in Kosta using techniques developed in Småland. According to Orrefors official site no fewer than 15 people contribute to the production of a single piece of glass. It is no wonder Orrefors is a revered name among glass collectors worldwide. These bowls will be gorgeous on your springtime table or shelf. It looks like they may have been purchased but never used. Such a shame. You need to make them yours and show them off! Price: $695 This is a fabulous piece of Scandinavian glass to add to your collection. Or maybe to begin it! This heavy blown glass vase is done in the Sommerso style which is a thick layer of clear glass encasing an inner colored layer. The colored layer in this case being a soothing gray green from the Dusk series by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. He did many shapes and sizes in this series. I would call this one a U or V shape. It is signed and numbered Orrefors 3538/4. It will look marvelous alone or in a group. Nils Otto Thorsten Landberg (1907-1991) was a Swedish glass designer and artist. He attended art school in Goteborg in 1924. In 1925 he continued his studies at Orrefors School for Engraving and subsequently began working at Orrefors. First as an engraver and then in 1934 as an artist and designer. He remained at Orrefors until 1972. He is best known for his Tulip or Tulpan series, which is a thin walled elegant glass tableware series, and his Dusk Sommerso Series of vases and vessels. He debuted his work at the Paris Exhibition in 1937 and exhibited at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. In 1957 he won the gold medal at the Milan Triennale. Nils Landberg is a renowned glass artist and represented publicly throughout Sweden; and in the collections of museums in Sweden, Germany and the United States. Orrefors glassworks was founded in 1898 in Småland, Sweden on the previous site of an older iron works. Until 1913 they made primarily technical, medical and household glass. In 1914 under new ownership and management they began making crystal products including cut crystal and etched art glass. From that time forward Orrefors has excelled in all types of creative glass manufacture employing renowned artists and winning multiple awards. They continue production today primarily at their glassworks in Kosta using techniques developed in Småland. According to Orrefors official site no fewer than 15 people contribute to the production of a single piece of glass. It is no wonder Orrefors is a revered name among glass collectors worldwide. This piece certainly caught our eye. We know you love it. Make it yours. Price: $695.

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