Göte Augustsson Vase

Style Brutalist
Materials Mould-blown Glass
Dimensions H 14cm x D 14cm, almost 1kg.
Condition Excellent Vintage Condition
Year 1960s
Series Rustic
Country Sweden

Mould-blown Glass Vase by Göte Augustsson for Ruda Glasbruk

This vase was designed by Göte Augustsson (1917 - 2004) and features beautiful textured caramel mould blown glass. When hot glass entered the moulds, it actually burnt them in the process. This meant that the surface of each vase varied and that production costs were relatively high as the moulds had to be replaced after they deteriorated. As you can see, the relief created by this technique reacts beautifully with the light.

Ruda glassworks was established in 1920 and closed in 1972. Göte Augustsson was Artistic Director at the glassworks from the '50s onwards. He is well known for his brutalist inspired designs that incorporate hieroglyph-like patterns.

This piece is in excellent condition with no obvious scratches, notches, cracks, repairs or discolouration.