1930s Orrefors Signed Crystal Decanter by Vicke Lindstrand

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Victor Emanuel Lindstrand, known as Vicke Lindstrand (born 27 November 1904 in Gothenburg, died 7 May 1983 in Kosta) was … more Victor Emanuel Lindstrand, known as Vicke Lindstrand (born 27 November 1904 in Gothenburg, died 7 May 1983 in Kosta) was a Swedish glass designer, textile and ceramic designer, and painter. He is considered a pioneer of Swedish glass art. He made his debut as a designer at the Stockholm World Fair in 1930, where he presented twelve glass vases with enamel decor in exotic patterns. For this he received great attention from international design publications. Lindstrand joined Orrefors in 1928 and left in 1940. Lindstrand added new artistic dimensions to the already famous Orrefors glass with his unique designs and a rigorous modernist style and he precisely captured the art deco "High style".

The crystal decanter is designed with two pour spouts with a stopper that has two holes to pour from that is in excellent condition. The stopper has a large chip in it but doesn't show when it is on the decanter. On the bottom of the decanter there is an etched signature Orresfor, with an etched L (Vicke Lindstrand) next is the model number. The decanter is 9 inches tall and 4 inches wide. less