1980s Orrefors Expo Swedish Art Glass Vase 21 Inch Signed Nu 2503 Heavy Crystal

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Rare Orrefors Swedish exhibition studio art glass vase, signed on the base:

"Orrefors – Expo – Nu 2503"

This marking … Read more Rare Orrefors Swedish exhibition studio art glass vase, signed on the base:

"Orrefors – Expo – Nu 2503"

This marking confirms the piece was produced specifically as an exhibition (Expo) studio work, not a standard production or retail-line vase. Exhibition pieces were created to showcase scale, form, and color for gallery or trade presentation and were often produced as one-off or very small-run works.

The vase features an elegant elongated trumpet form with a swollen midsection and dramatic sommerso-style color casing, blending smoky gray crystal with deep amethyst/wine tones. The piece is very heavy, indicating high-quality Orrefors crystal and studio production.

Large Orrefors Expo vases of this size are uncommon and increasingly difficult to find on the market.

Details

• Maker: Orrefors, Sweden

• Series: Expo (Exhibition Studio Glass)

• Inscription: "Orrefors – Expo – Nu 2503"

• Height: approx. 21 inches

• Material: Heavy crystal art glass

• Technique: Hand-blown, color-cased (sommerso style)

• Production: Exhibition / studio piece, not standard line

A striking statement piece for collectors of Scandinavian modern glass, Orrefors studio works, or large-scale art glass.

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