Large vintage Strömbergshyttan sommerso crystal glass vase with original label, designed by Asta Stromberg or Gunnar Nylund in Sweden in the late 1950s.
Beautiful form know as the 'Torpedo' style, sommerso vase with tear drop air bulb. The coloured underlay is copper toned and encased in clear crystal. Original silver Strömbergshyttan Sweden label. It is a lovely form with a narrow opening and a sturdy weight.
Condition:
In very good vintage condition. Some light surface scratches and small fleabite chips on back and side, consistent wear with age. See photos and please contact with any concerns before purchase.
Measurements:
22cm tall x 10cm wide x 6cm deep = approx 8.75" x 4" x 2.5"
Elliptical opening with 3cm width and 1.5cm 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. He later contributed designs as a freelancer.
Beautiful form know as the 'Torpedo' style, sommerso vase with tear drop air bulb. The coloured underlay is copper toned and encased in clear crystal. Original silver Strömbergshyttan Sweden label. It is a lovely form with a narrow opening and a sturdy weight.
Condition:
In very good vintage condition. Some light surface scratches and small fleabite chips on back and side, consistent wear with age. See photos and please contact with any concerns before purchase.
Measurements:
22cm tall x 10cm wide x 6cm deep = approx 8.75" x 4" x 2.5"
Elliptical opening with 3cm width and 1.5cm 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. He later contributed designs as a freelancer.