Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Kraka glass vase - Sweden 1959

Vintage Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors glass vase, hand blown in Sweden in 1959.

Collectible vase from Palmqvist's 'Kraka' (fishnet) series. He developed the special technique at Orrefors in 1944. Handblown amber and blue glass is decorated with control bubbles and glass filaments in the form of a net which is sandblasted before adding a clear outer layer. The name 'Kraka' comes from a female character who wore only a fish net in a Viking saga.
The vase has thick walls and a very heavy, sturdy weight. This iconic piece of Scandinavian art is engraved on the base by the artist - Orrefors Kraka Nr. 411 Sven Palmqvist.

Condition:
In very good vintage condition. There are a some light surface scratches. Doesn't detract from the beauty of this piece.

Measurements:
22.5cm tall x 11cm wide x 9cm deep = approx 8.75" x 4.25" x 3.5"

Other Palmqvist vase shown in last image.

Sven Palmqvist (1906–1984) was one of Sweden's leading glass artists during the 20th century. He worked for the Orrefors glassworks between the 1940 - 1970s. He is recognised for his innovative glass techniques such as kraka, Ravenna, and fuga. His work is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.

Orrefors glassworks was founded in 1898 on the side of an earlier ironworks, in the Swedish village Orrefors in Småland. Up until 1913, the company produced mainly window glass and bottles. When Consul Johan Ekman bought the factory in 1913, Orrefors started to produce drinking glasses, vases and other house-ware items. Orrefors is still renowned for it's manufacture of high-quality crystal glassware and art glass.