Vintage Art Glass Vase by Bengt Edenfalk

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A stunning one-of-a-kind (unikat) art glass vase by celebrated swedish designer bengt edenfalk. Titled “blue skies”, this exceptional piece showcases … Read more A stunning one-of-a-kind (unikat) art glass vase by celebrated swedish designer bengt edenfalk. Titled “blue skies”, this exceptional piece showcases edenfalk’s signature mastery of form, color, and layered glass techniques.

crafted in vibrant shades of deep teal and cobalt blue, the vase features sculptural circular impressions that evoke a sense of movement and depth – a poetic interpretation of sky and water.

signed:
b. Edenfalk, blue skies, unikat
made in sweden, circa 1980s–1990s

dimensions:
height: 21 cm
diameter: 13.9 cm

bengt edenfalk (1924–2016) was a pioneering force in swedish glass design, known for his innovative work at skruf and later at kosta boda. This unique piece is both a collector’s gem and a contemporary statement in any interior.
thalatta technique
the thalatta technique was developed by bengt edenfalk while at skruf. it is much less known than the ariel technique on which is it based.
in contrast to the ariel technique developed by orrefors, the encased piece of glass is not allowed to cool down prior to applying the motive, but the motive is applied immediately while the glass is still hot. Air bubbles are then trapped in the motive in a way that can be much less controlled than with the ariel technique, giving thalatta pieces a very lively aspect. As you can see on the pictures, it is much harder for the artist to make sure that the air bubbles completely fill the motive, which sometimes gives the same motive completely different aspects. 
bengt edenfalk was the only person to work in the thalatta technique while at skruf. Generally, all pieces are signed with: edenfalk, thalatta, skruf. Rarely is a year engraved on the piece.
most collectors are not aware of this technique, but due to their relative rarity, thalatta pieces are quite collectable. 
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