Vintage Swedish Okkso Vase in Glass from Ikea, 1990s

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“okkso” vase, glass, ikea, 1990s - sweden
material: glass
manufacture: ikea
model: okkso
period: 1990s
country of origin: sweden
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material: glass
manufacture: ikea
model: okkso
period: 1990s
country of origin: sweden
good condition commensurate with age and use
dimensions: 27 x 20 x 13 cm
original asymmetrical vase in amethyst purple opal glass, the “okkso” model, designed for ikea in the 1990s. The piece features a sculptural and organic design, with a sinuous silhouette that rises, generating an elegant visual movement. Its exterior displays an intense purple hue, while the milky white interior reinforces the chromatic contrast and the purity of the forms. The glass is thick and of considerable weight, which gives the object solidity and presence. This vase fits into the context of scandinavian design at the end of the 20th century, when ikea began to explore bolder proposals that, without abandoning industrial production, sought to engage with international artistic design trends. During the 1990s, colored glass with geometric or free-form shapes was highly valued in contemporary decor, becoming a symbol of accessible sophistication. This particular piece stands out for its originality and balance between nordic simplicity and formal expressiveness, making it a highly sought-after object for modern design collectors today.
the most striking aspect of the piece lies in the shape achieved through the treatment of bent glass, which folds in a way that accentuates its asymmetry and gives a sense of dynamism. Bent glass is a technique that involves heating the material to a malleability that allows it to be gently folded or curved without losing its consistency. Once softened, the glass is manipulated on molds or using specific tools to generate controlled folds, ripples, or sags. This process gives the work a dynamic and organic character, as each fold retains the imprint of the gesture or molding, giving each piece its uniqueness. This piece has an attribution mark,
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