Vintage Abstract Glass Sculpture by Finn Lynggaard

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This compact abstract glass sculpture by Danish artist Finn Lynggaard presents a rippled, translucent surface intersected by a red “X” … Read more This compact abstract glass sculpture by Danish artist Finn Lynggaard presents a rippled, translucent surface intersected by a red “X” applied to the outer plane. The contrast between the smooth, patterned face and the unpolished, matte sides highlights Lynggaard’s interest in texture and light diffusion.

Small in scale, the work embodies Lynggaard’s characteristic fusion of painterly gesture and material experimentation. The sculpture remains in good condition, with minor wear consistent with age. Marble surface featured is not included.

Size: 14”H x 4.6”W x 1.7”D

Finn Lynggaard (1930–2011) was a leading figure in the development of modern Danish studio glass. Trained initially as a painter and ceramist, he turned to glass in 1970 after discovering the expressive potential of the medium during a visit to Canada. Lynggaard became one of the earliest European artists to explore hot glass as a sculptural form, emphasizing color, surface texture, and the tactile qualities of transparency.

In 1986, he co-founded Glasmuseet Ebeltoft in Denmark, one of the first museums in Europe devoted entirely to contemporary glass. Through this institution, Lynggaard fostered international collaboration among glass artists and helped establish Denmark as a center for contemporary glassmaking. His work is represented in major public collections, including the Corning Museum of Glass in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Kunstsammlungen Veste Coburg in Germany, the National Museum in Stockholm, and Kunstindustrimuseet in Copenhagen.

Lynggaard’s practice combines painterly abstraction with sculptural clarity, balancing precision with spontaneity. His influence endures through both his artistic output and his contributions to the education and exhibition of glass as an independent art form. See less