Description
Vintage crystal art glass vase by Gran Wrff for Kosta 1970s A vintage art glass vase designed by Gran Wrff and manufactured by Kosta Glasbruk ca. 1970s. Made of thick handblown crystal glass with green and blue glass layers. The outside is structured like ice glass on the base. The vase is marked with company sticker. A classical example of the Scandinavian art glass of the 1970s.
Gran Wrff (1933-2022) is considered an old wise counselor of Swedish artglass design. After his education in Germany, he went to Sweden with his wife and worked first for Pukeberg Glassworks and then for Kosta. Influenced by the Bauhaus school and the creative freedom their clients gave them they received the prestigious Lunning Prize for their work in 1968. After their divorce in 1972, Gran Wrff took up teaching positions in Australia and England. The forest- and water-rich natural impressions of Sweden were reflected in Wrffs art works for Kosta Boda since 1984. Measures: Height: 5.51″ (14 cm) Diameter: 4.13″ (10.5 cm)
Literature Reference: Kosta Boda, The Kosta Boda Book Of Glass, Stokholm 1986, page 227.
| Creator |
Kosta Boda |
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| Manufacturer |
Kosta Boda |
| Design Period | 1970 to 1979 |
| Production Period | 1970 to 1979 |
| Country of Manufacture | Sweden |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Vintage |
| Detailed Condition |
Very Good This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don’t have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
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| Product Code | KJP-1463546 |
| Materials | Glass |
| Color | Blue, green |
| Height |
14 cm 5.5 inch |
| Diameter | 4.1 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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