Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta glass sommerso vase - Sweden 1958

Vintage mid-century Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta glass vase, made in Sweden between 1958-59.

Beautiful sommerso style vase with encased air bulb, surrounded by dark purple lines spiralling from a central point below the air bulb. It is a sturdy and elegant modernist form with a heavy weight. Signed on the base by the artist - Kosta LH 1405. LH indicates hand-formed by Vicke Lindstrand, 1405 indicates the style number and date of production between 1958-59.

Condition:
In very good vintage condition. Several light surface scratches on the inside and outside. Wear on base consistent with age. Regardless, it presents beautifully.

Measurements:
18.5cm tall x 7cm diameter = approx 7.25" x 2.75"

More Lindstrand for Kosta pieces 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.