Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan crystal sommerso vase - Sweden 1950s

Vintage Strombergshyttan signed sommerso crystal glass vase, designed by Gunnar Nylund in Sweden in the late 1950s.

Rare collector's item! Beautiful diamond shaped sommerso style vase with air bulb. The coloured underlay is a lovely dark grey encased in clear crystal. 'Strömberg' and the style number are engraved into the base - hard to make out but possibly 404. It is a lovely low form with thick walls and a sturdy weight.

Condition:
In very good vintage condition. Some light surface scratches consistent with age (see photos) but no other chips, cracks or damage.

Measurements:
7.3cm tall x 7.5cm wide x 6cm deep = approx 3" x 3" x 2.5"
Diamond shaped opening, wall is 7mm thick.

More Strömbergshyttan sommerso styles available through my store, as 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.

Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a Swedish ceramic and glassware designer and is one of the most well-known representatives of Scandinavian design in the 20th century. Nylund’s works are highly collectible and greatly sought after.