Extra-large vintage Strömbergshyttan sommerso crystal glass vase, 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. Signed 'Stromberg B894' on the base. It is a lovely form with a narrow opening and a sturdy weight.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. Some very subtle surface scuffs, consistent wear with age. The glass is slightly bubbled at the base on one side - from production.
Measurements:
24.8cm tall x 10.3cm wide x 6.8cm deep = approx 9.75" x 4" x 2.75"
Elliptical opening with 3.2cm width and 2.2cm 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. Signed 'Stromberg B894' on the base. It is a lovely form with a narrow opening and a sturdy weight.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. Some very subtle surface scuffs, consistent wear with age. The glass is slightly bubbled at the base on one side - from production.
Measurements:
24.8cm tall x 10.3cm wide x 6.8cm deep = approx 9.75" x 4" x 2.75"
Elliptical opening with 3.2cm width and 2.2cm 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.
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