Extra-large vintage Strömbergshyttan sommerso crystal glass vase, likely designed by Asta Strömberg in Sweden in the early 1960s.
Beautiful sommerso vase with tear drop air bulb. The coloured underlay is smokey grey toned and encased in clear crystal. Signed 'Stromberg B936' on the base. The style number is confirmed in the catalogue reference page from 1962. It is a lovely form with a wide opening and a sturdy weight.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Some subtle surface scratches, consistent wear with age. A fleabite chip on the top lip (see photos).
Measurements:
27cm tall x 8cm wide x 5cm deep = approx 10.5" x 3" x 2"
Elliptical opening with 4.2cm width and 2.4cm depth.
More Strömbergshyttan sommerso styles available, some shown in last image.
Strömbergshyttan glassworks was founded in 1876 in Sweden, and was called the Lindfors glassworks until its changed its name in 1933 when Edward Strömberg, who was the former head from Orrefors, leased the company. In 1976 the it was sold to Orrefors. Orrefors closed the company in 1979. Gerda and Asta Strömberg designed most of the glass. Gunnar Nylund was the artistic leader for Strömbergshyttan from 1952-56.
Asta Strömberg started designing glassware for Strömbergshyttan before Gunnar Nylund arrived in 1952. She renewed the range that Gerda Strömberg had created in the 1930s and 40s for the factory. Asta continued to draw models until 1976, when Orrefors took over the management and ownership of Strömbergshyttan.
Beautiful sommerso vase with tear drop air bulb. The coloured underlay is smokey grey toned and encased in clear crystal. Signed 'Stromberg B936' on the base. The style number is confirmed in the catalogue reference page from 1962. It is a lovely form with a wide opening and a sturdy weight.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Some subtle surface scratches, consistent wear with age. A fleabite chip on the top lip (see photos).
Measurements:
27cm tall x 8cm wide x 5cm deep = approx 10.5" x 3" x 2"
Elliptical opening with 4.2cm width and 2.4cm depth.
More Strömbergshyttan sommerso styles available, some shown in last image.
Strömbergshyttan glassworks was founded in 1876 in Sweden, and was called the Lindfors glassworks until its changed its name in 1933 when Edward Strömberg, who was the former head from Orrefors, leased the company. In 1976 the it was sold to Orrefors. Orrefors closed the company in 1979. Gerda and Asta Strömberg designed most of the glass. Gunnar Nylund was the artistic leader for Strömbergshyttan from 1952-56.
Asta Strömberg started designing glassware for Strömbergshyttan before Gunnar Nylund arrived in 1952. She renewed the range that Gerda Strömberg had created in the 1930s and 40s for the factory. Asta continued to draw models until 1976, when Orrefors took over the management and ownership of Strömbergshyttan.
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