Vicke Lindstrand Vase

Style Mid-century Modern
Materials Hand-blown Glass
Dimensions H 12cm, 0.8kg
Identifying Marks Signed
Condition Excellent Vintage Condition
Year 1958/59
Country Sweden

Hand-blown vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta

This vase was designed by Vicke Lindstrand in the late 50s while he was Artistic Director at Kosta glassworks. The beautiful asymmetric design features solid hand blown clear crystal with a decorative bubble.

Vicke Lindstrand’s work was largely undervalued during his lifetime – in fact, at one point his work was even rejected by the Design in Scandinavia exhibition committee. This attitude was largely due to Lindstrand’s tendency to courageously experiment with both glass and ceramics in an innovative way that at times diverged from Swedish mid-century trends.

Etched on the underside of this vase is ‘Kosta (maker) LH (designer + glass type) 1615 (production number/year)’. This piece is in excellent vintage condition with no notches, repairs, cracks or discolouration. It has some light visible surface wear commensurate with age and use.