Vintage mid-century Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta lead crystal Contour vase, made in Sweden between 1958-59.
Beautiful sommerso style vase with encased asymmetrical air bulb, enhanced by a black curved outline down one side. This black line represents that the piece is part of Kosta's 'Contour' series. It is a sturdy modernist form with a heavy weight. Signed on the base by the artist - LH 1419. LH indicates hand-formed by Vicke Lindstrand, 1419 indicates the style number and date of production between 1958-59. An impressive statement piece.
Condition:
In very good vintage condition. Some faint surface scratches and wear on base consistent with age. Regardless, it presents beautifully.
Measurements:
11cm tall x 10.5cm wide x 6cm deep = approx 4.5" x 4" x 2.25"
Other 'Contour' style shown in last image.
The Kosta glassworks was founded in 1742 in the Swedish province of Småland. The name was created from the surnames of the founders, Generals Koskull and Staël von Holstein. Fine utility glassware was made here during the first 150 years of the company’s existence. In 1898 the company began to employ designers to make more artistic pieces.
Today’s Kosta Boda was formed through a merger of the glassworks in the communities of Kosta, Boda and Åfors. The company name was changed to Kosta Boda AB in 1976, and the company has been part of Orrefors Kosta Boda AB since 1989.
Born in 1904, Vicke Lindstrand was a Swedish designer who is considered among the most influential 20th-century glass artists. He is considered a pioneer of Swedish glass art and was Artistic Director at Kosta from 1950-1973 after working at Orrefors from 1928-1940 and Upsala Ekeby from 1942-1950.
Beautiful sommerso style vase with encased asymmetrical air bulb, enhanced by a black curved outline down one side. This black line represents that the piece is part of Kosta's 'Contour' series. It is a sturdy modernist form with a heavy weight. Signed on the base by the artist - LH 1419. LH indicates hand-formed by Vicke Lindstrand, 1419 indicates the style number and date of production between 1958-59. An impressive statement piece.
Condition:
In very good vintage condition. Some faint surface scratches and wear on base consistent with age. Regardless, it presents beautifully.
Measurements:
11cm tall x 10.5cm wide x 6cm deep = approx 4.5" x 4" x 2.25"
Other 'Contour' style shown in last image.
The Kosta glassworks was founded in 1742 in the Swedish province of Småland. The name was created from the surnames of the founders, Generals Koskull and Staël von Holstein. Fine utility glassware was made here during the first 150 years of the company’s existence. In 1898 the company began to employ designers to make more artistic pieces.
Today’s Kosta Boda was formed through a merger of the glassworks in the communities of Kosta, Boda and Åfors. The company name was changed to Kosta Boda AB in 1976, and the company has been part of Orrefors Kosta Boda AB since 1989.
Born in 1904, Vicke Lindstrand was a Swedish designer who is considered among the most influential 20th-century glass artists. He is considered a pioneer of Swedish glass art and was Artistic Director at Kosta from 1950-1973 after working at Orrefors from 1928-1940 and Upsala Ekeby from 1942-1950.
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