Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan crystal Sputnik vase - Sweden late 1950s

Vintage Strömbergshyttan 'Sputnik' style sommerso crystal glass vase, designed by Asta Strömberg in Sweden in the late 1950s or early 1960s.

Beautiful tall sommerso tulip vase with elongated air bulb, the style is named 'Sputnik' as the design was inspired by the Russian spacecraft. The air bulb is encased in clear Strömberg-crystal. Unsigned but similar to style B895. Original silver foil label still attached. It is an elegant form with a narrow opening.

Condition:
In very good vintage condition. Some light surface markings consistent with age. Also some residue staining inside, see photos. No other chips, cracks or damage.

Measurements:
21cm tall x approx 4.3cm wide = approx 8.25" x 1.75"
Round opening 12mm diameter.

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.