1960's Mid Century Signed and Etched Design Blown Glass Bud Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Swede

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1960's Mid Century Signed and Etched Design Blown Glass Bud Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden

This amazing, hand … more 1960's Mid Century Signed and Etched Design Blown Glass Bud Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden

This amazing, hand blown, hand engraved Swedish vase was made in the 1950's at Kosta Glassworks (before the merger with Boda in the 70's). It is truly beautiful. The motif is at once retro and contemporary, and it would make a fabulous accent to many home décor themes.

The vase is signed with incised lettering on the bottom "Kosta 42216". Also signed on the bottom of the vase was designed by Lindstrand who worked as an artistic director for Kosta from 1950 until his retirement in 1973. The vase was produced in Sweden. It is in excellent condition.The engraving on the front of the vase is of a jester with pom pom cap who is holding a rope sack. I have owned this lovely vase since the late 60’s - early 70’s.

Rare and important Vicke Lindstrand glass vase produced by Kosta in the 1960’s. This vase is a perfect example of Vicke Lindstrand’s talent where you can see a mixture of some of the techniques that he used which is both sanding and cutting Lindstrand engraved.in glass.

Circa 1960's Signed and numbered
No chips, cracks, or flakes. No cloudiness to the glass. No water staining.

Style: Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
The artist, Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) was born in Goteborg, Sweden, and started his career with Orrefors in 1928, where he remained until 1940. The tales of his departure vary, but it is known that he was under an agreement not to work in glass for a decade. Between 1943 and 1950 he became creative leader at Uppsala Ekeby, where he designed many different stoneware objects ranging from pots to figural sculptures. In 1950 he joined Kosta Glasbruk as an artistic director. He was the dominant designer until his retirement in 1973, lending his name to many now classic designs. As a glass designer, textile and ceramic designer, and painter, he is considered a pioneer of Swedish art.

Kept all these decades in a No Smoking home less