A ''Sommerso'' glass vase
A ''Sommerso'' glass vase
A ''Sommerso'' thick walled glass vase, designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda, clear glass with green and blue underlay, inscribed on the base, Kosta with the design reference number 441590.
Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) was a highly influential Swedish glass designer and artist, known for his innovative and pioneering work in the field of art glass. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Lindstrand initially trained as a commercial illustrator before turning his focus to glass design. Lindstrand's most significant and influential period was during his time at Orrefors Glasbruk, the renowned Swedish glassworks. He worked there from 1928 to 1940, where he collaborated with other famous designers like Simon Gate and Edward Hald. After leaving Orrefors, Lindstrand joined Kosta Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda) in 1950, where he worked until his retirement in 1973. At Kosta, he continued to innovate, experimenting with new techniques and pushing the boundaries of glass design. His designs from this period are characterised by the use of bold colours, abstract patterns and a modernist aesthetic.
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circa 1960
Sweden
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 was a highly influential Swedish glass designer and artist, known for his innovative and pioneering work in the field of art glass. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Lindstrand initially trained as a commercial illustrator before turning his focus to glass design. Lindstrand's most significant and influential period was during his time at Orrefors Glasbruk, the renowned Swedish glassworks. He worked there from 1928 to 1940, where he collaborated with other famous designers like Simon Gate and Edward Hald. After leaving Orrefors, Lindstrand joined Kosta Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda) in 1950, where he worked until his retirement in 1973. At Kosta, he continued to innovate, experimenting with new techniques and pushing the boundaries of glass design. His designs from this period are characterised by the use of bold colours, abstract patterns and a modernist aesthetic.){kind=link}