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Olof Hult Set of two “Mikrokosmos” Planter for Näfveqvarn, Sweden, circa 1922
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About the Item
Olof Hult (1892–1962)
“Mikrokosmos” planter, cast iron
Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, circa 1922
Ø: 38 cm, H: 16 cm
A rare and highly sculptural cast iron planter titled “Mikrokosmos”, designed by Swedish architect Olof Hult (1892–1962) for the renowned foundry Näfveqvarns Bruk, circa 1922.
Executed in solid cast iron, the piece displays a magnificent naturally aged surface, where the subtle interplay of oxidation and rust forms a rich, earthy patina — a testament to both the material’s integrity and the passage of time. The tactile quality of the surface enhances the planter’s sculptural depth, transforming it into something far beyond a utilitarian object.
The decoration, cast in relief, features cosmic and organic motifs — stars, planets, constellations, and stylized flora — symbolizing the unity between nature and the universe. Hult’s design perfectly embodies the refined sculptural language of Swedish Grace, a movement that bridged classical harmony and early modernism in 1920s Sweden. Its restrained monumentality and sense of rhythm connect it to the broader ideals of the Nordic Art Deco and National Romantic idioms.
Näfveqvarn was among Sweden’s foremost artistic foundries, collaborating with leading designers and architects including Carl Milles, Ivar Johnsson, and Olof Hult himself. The Mikrokosmos model stands among its most celebrated sculptural works and was exhibited at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris — the exhibition that gave the Art Deco style its name.
A deeply evocative object that bridges architecture, sculpture, and design — equally at home in a garden, entryway, or refined interior — this example presents beautifully with authentic patination and traces of age that reveal its near-century-old history.
Dimensions: 38 cm in diameter, 16 cm high
Material: Cast iron
Designer: Olof Hult (1892–1962)
Manufacturer: Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden
Period: Circa 1922
Condition: Original patina with rich rust coloration and minor wear consistent with age
- Creator:Nafveqvarns Bruk (Metalworker),Olof Hult (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Diameter: 14.97 in (38 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Iron,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1922
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Valby, DK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6559247358302
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