Birds of Eden Glass Vase attributed to Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s-70s

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A heavy hand-blown Strömbergshyttan vase in thick clear glass with a soft blue-silver tint and finely engraved bird motif. The … Read more A heavy hand-blown Strömbergshyttan vase in thick clear glass with a soft blue-silver tint and finely engraved bird motif. The gently sloping rim, rounded polished edges, and clean elongated form reflect the restrained elegance associated with mid-century Swedish glass. Its optical depth and quiet luminosity give the piece a refined presence, while the bird decor adds a delicate decorative accent.

Asta Strömberg (1916–2011) was a Swedish glass designer closely associated with Strömbergshyttan, where she became one of the key figures of the postwar period. She entered the family glassworks after Gerda and Edvard Strömberg’s generation and, following Eric Strömberg’s death in 1960, took on a leading role in both design and management. Her work is especially known for thick-walled art glass with clean, balanced forms and a restrained decorative language, and pieces by her are represented in the collections of Nationalmuseum in Stockholm.

Strömbergshyttan was a Swedish glassworks founded in 1876 under the name Lindefors and renamed in 1933 when Edvard and Gerda Strömberg took over the factory. Under the Strömberg family, the glassworks developed a distinct identity within Swedish mid-century glass, known for clear, weighty forms, fine finishing, and an elegant, understated modernism. The company remained an important name in Småland glass production through the mid-20th century before being acquired by Orrefors in 1976 and closing a few years later. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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