Vicke Lindstrand Vase

Style Mid-century Modern
Materials Handblown Glass
Dimensions H 12cm, 0.5kg
Identifying Marks Signed
Condition Excellent Vintage Condition
Year 1958/59 (70s production)
Series Dark Magic
Country Sweden

Asymmetrical handblown vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta

This lovely original mid-century vase belongs to the ‘Dark Magic’ series designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta glassworks in 1958. It features transparent twilight-blue tinted solid crystal that has been handblown to create an asymmetrical form with a teardrop shaped cavity.

The ‘magic’ of the simplistic but sophisticated design is how the vase transforms when viewed at different angles or in different lights. Interestingly, Kosta’s master glassblower Bengt Heinz had quite a bit to do with the creation of these pieces, developing a bent glassblowing pipe to produce the unique shape.

Engraved on the underside of this vase is ‘Kosta (maker) 4 (designated vases in the 70s) 1605 (model)’. This piece is in excellent vintage condition (outstanding for age) with no notches, cracks, repairs or discolouration.