Vicke Lindstrand Vase Produced by Kosta in Sweden

Glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Produced by Kosta in Sweden. Signed ‘Kosta 46451 Lindstrand – Minne från Tempo'.

Glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Produced by Kosta in Sweden. Signed ‘Kosta LH 1845'.

Vase ‘Colora’ designed by Vicke Lindstrand, for Kosta, Sweden, 1950’s. Glass. Signed ‘LH 1674’. Measurements: H: 24.5 cm / 9 1/2" W: 14 cm / 5 1/2"

Large Colora Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1953 A rare art glass vase from the Colora series, designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glassworks. This particular piece is an early work from the Colora series, which first appeared in the Kosta catalog in 1955. Signed “LC 2” and Lindstrand's etched signature on the base. The elegant, flowing and simple form is decorated with a fusion of several layers of glass in beige and red, finished with a layer of clear glass. The Colora series was first presented at the Artiums Expose exhibition in Gothenburg in November 1953. Measures: Height: 11.61" (29.5 cm) Diameter: 2.76" (7 cm) Vicke Lindstrand (1904 - 1983) is considered one of the pioneers of the Swedish glass art scene. He also showed his feel for contemporary trends as a ceramic artist and painter. He celebrated his first international successes at the World Exhibition in Stockholm 1930. Vicke Lindstrand´s design works were part of the art competitions at the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1936. He worked as a trend-setting designer for Orrefors and Kosta. In his final decade Vicke Lindstrand worked together with Hanne Dreutler and Arthur Zirrnsack at Studio Glashyttan in Åhus. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fancy pieces of Murano and Scandinavian art glass. Our passion for the beauty of these works of art drives us to become your preferred partner for the expansion of your collection. We have been dealing with 20th century art glass since the 1980s and have great experience. We guarantee the authenticity of all items we offer. We operate worldwide with well-packed and money back guarantee service. Literature Reference: Lars Thor, Legend i Glas En Bok Om Vicke Linstrand, Stockholm 1982, page 68 (similar design) Mark Ian Jones...