Vintage Nils Landberg for Orrefors art glass vase, hand blown in Sweden in 1955.
Beautiful sommerso style vase with an air bulb that deepens from grey to almost black at the bottom, encased in clear glass. It is a lovely oval form with thick walls and a sturdy weight. The piece is part of the Dusk series. It is signed on the base by the artist - Orrefors nu 3538/718.
n = Nils Landberg
u = uncut smooth glass
3528/718 = style number and 1955 year code
Condition:
In good vintage condition. There are a few faint surface scratches, expected given the age of the piece. There is a fleabite chip on one corner at the opening and a small nick by the base, see photos for detail. These marks don't do much to detract from the beauty of the piece but please contact prior to purchase with any concerns.
Measurements:
20cm tall x 11cm wide x 5.5cm deep = approx 7.75" x 4.25" x 2.25"
Elliptical opening approx 6cm x 3cm.
More Orrefors dusk series vases available, some shown in last image.
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.
Nils Landberg (1907-1991) was active at Orrefors glass mill from 1925-1972, initially as an engraver and from 1936 as a designer. His works are highly collectible and are represented at several museums in Sweden and internationally.
Beautiful sommerso style vase with an air bulb that deepens from grey to almost black at the bottom, encased in clear glass. It is a lovely oval form with thick walls and a sturdy weight. The piece is part of the Dusk series. It is signed on the base by the artist - Orrefors nu 3538/718.
n = Nils Landberg
u = uncut smooth glass
3528/718 = style number and 1955 year code
Condition:
In good vintage condition. There are a few faint surface scratches, expected given the age of the piece. There is a fleabite chip on one corner at the opening and a small nick by the base, see photos for detail. These marks don't do much to detract from the beauty of the piece but please contact prior to purchase with any concerns.
Measurements:
20cm tall x 11cm wide x 5.5cm deep = approx 7.75" x 4.25" x 2.25"
Elliptical opening approx 6cm x 3cm.
More Orrefors dusk series vases available, some shown in last image.
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.
Nils Landberg (1907-1991) was active at Orrefors glass mill from 1925-1972, initially as an engraver and from 1936 as a designer. His works are highly collectible and are represented at several museums in Sweden and internationally.