Sculptural Art-Glass Coquille Vase by Paul Kedelv for Flygfors, 1955

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Paul Kedelv for Flygfors “Coquille”, 1955. Organic, sculptural art-glass vase in clear glass with an inner white core, mouth-blown in … Read more Paul Kedelv for Flygfors “Coquille”, 1955. Organic, sculptural art-glass vase in clear glass with an inner white core, mouth-blown in the characteristic upward-flowing Coquille form. An elegant early example from the mid-1950s. Origin: Sweden. Designer: Paul Kedelv. Material: Mouth-blown glass. Dimensions: H. 22 cm, D. 7 cm. Period: 1955. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Paul Kedelv (1917–1990) worked at Flygfors Glasbruk from 1952, where he created the Coquille series—an icon of Swedish 1950s art glass. The series is celebrated for its organic, flame-like silhouettes and layered colour construction, giving each piece a uniquely fluid and sculptural presence. See less