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Kosta LH 1444 Sommerso Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden, c. 1960
Kosta LH 1444 Sommerso Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden, c. 1960
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A sculptural piece of Swedish art glass designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glasbruk, Sweden, circa 1960.
Signed Kosta LH 1444, this vintage glass vase features a slender, elongated silhouette with softly rounded contours. Its deep brown inner core, with subtle reddish and purplish undertones, is encased in clear glass, creating a striking contrast between colour and transparency.
The layered glass creates depth and visual richness, allowing light to reveal different tones and reflections across its sculptural form. Its distinctive colour and elegant proportions reflect the material exploration and formal language of mid-century Scandinavian glass design.
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About the Series
The Sommerso technique involves encasing coloured glass within layers of clear glass, creating depth and a sense of colour suspended within the material. Widely associated with mid-century art glass, this approach allowed designers to explore transparency, colour and sculptural form.
About the Designer — Vicke Lindstrand
Vicke Lindstrand (1904–1983) was a Swedish artist and designer whose career encompassed glass, ceramics, textiles and sculpture. After working at Orrefors, Lindstrand joined Kosta in 1950 as artistic director. His work there explored the possibilities of colour, transparency, internal decoration and substantial glass forms, contributing to the development of Swedish art glass during the post-war period. His Kosta designs from the 1950s and 1960s include both sculptural pieces and more restrained vessels in which the properties of the glass itself become an essential part of the design.
About the Brand — Kosta Sweden
Kosta was founded in 1742 in the Swedish province of Småland and is one of Sweden’s historic glass manufacturers. During the 20th century, the glassworks became particularly associated with collaborations between skilled glassmakers and leading Swedish designers. Artists including Vicke Lindstrand played an important role in establishing Kosta’s reputation for Swedish art glass. The company’s mid-century production includes both functional glassware and more experimental pieces, with particular attention to colour, transparency and the possibilities of moulded and cased glass.
The Sommerso technique involves encasing coloured glass within layers of clear glass, creating depth and a sense of colour suspended within the material. Widely associated with mid-century art glass, this approach allowed designers to explore transparency, colour and sculptural form.
About the Designer — Vicke Lindstrand
Vicke Lindstrand (1904–1983) was a Swedish artist and designer whose career encompassed glass, ceramics, textiles and sculpture. After working at Orrefors, Lindstrand joined Kosta in 1950 as artistic director. His work there explored the possibilities of colour, transparency, internal decoration and substantial glass forms, contributing to the development of Swedish art glass during the post-war period. His Kosta designs from the 1950s and 1960s include both sculptural pieces and more restrained vessels in which the properties of the glass itself become an essential part of the design.
About the Brand — Kosta Sweden
Kosta was founded in 1742 in the Swedish province of Småland and is one of Sweden’s historic glass manufacturers. During the 20th century, the glassworks became particularly associated with collaborations between skilled glassmakers and leading Swedish designers. Artists including Vicke Lindstrand played an important role in establishing Kosta’s reputation for Swedish art glass. The company’s mid-century production includes both functional glassware and more experimental pieces, with particular attention to colour, transparency and the possibilities of moulded and cased glass.
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Designer: Vicke Lindstrand (1904–1983)
Manufacturer: Kosta Glasbruk, Sweden
Model: LH 1444
Period: Circa 1960
Origin: Sweden
Material: Art glass
Technique: Sommerso
Colour: Clear glass with a deep brown inner core and subtle reddish-purple undertones
Height: 17.5 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 4 cm
Signature: Engraved Kosta LH 1444
Please note: Colours may vary slightly from the photographs due to lighting conditions, camera settings and individual screen displays. We do our best to represent each piece as accurately as possible.
Manufacturer: Kosta Glasbruk, Sweden
Model: LH 1444
Period: Circa 1960
Origin: Sweden
Material: Art glass
Technique: Sommerso
Colour: Clear glass with a deep brown inner core and subtle reddish-purple undertones
Height: 17.5 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 4 cm
Signature: Engraved Kosta LH 1444
Please note: Colours may vary slightly from the photographs due to lighting conditions, camera settings and individual screen displays. We do our best to represent each piece as accurately as possible.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks or breakage. As is common with vintage art glass, minute surface scratches, particularly on the base, or occasional tiny bubbles in the glass may be present. These minor characteristics are consistent with the age and nature of the material.
Care
Handle with care and clean gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners to preserve the clarity and finish of the glass.