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Kosta LH 1657/128 Sommerso Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden
Kosta LH 1657/128 Sommerso Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden
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A sculptural piece of Swedish art glass designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden.
Signed LH 1657/128, this vintage vase features an elongated, tapered silhouette with a small pedestal foot. Its translucent amethyst-purple core is encased in clear glass, creating depth and contrast between colour and transparency.
The layered glass reveals different tones of purple as the light passes through the piece, emphasising its slender proportions and distinctive form. It is an example of mid-century Scandinavian glass design, in which colour, light and the properties of the material play an essential role.
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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, Sweden
Model: LH 1657/128
Period: Mid-century
Material: Art glass
Technique: Sommerso
Colour: Clear glass with a translucent amethyst-purple core
Height: 14 cm
Width: 6 cm
Depth: 3.8 cm
Signature: Engraved LH 1657/128
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, Sweden
Model: LH 1657/128
Period: Mid-century
Material: Art glass
Technique: Sommerso
Colour: Clear glass with a translucent amethyst-purple core
Height: 14 cm
Width: 6 cm
Depth: 3.8 cm
Signature: Engraved LH 1657/128
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.