1960s 10.5" Strömbergshyttan Swedish Art Glass "Sommerso" Vase, Model 1031

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A substantial and luminous example of mid-century Swedish art glass, this tapered vase was produced by the renowned Strömbergshyttan glassworks … Read more A substantial and luminous example of mid-century Swedish art glass, this tapered vase was produced by the renowned Strömbergshyttan glassworks circa 1950–1960. This piece features the company’s celebrated "ice-blue" crystal—a proprietary formula that gives the glass a subtle, cool silvery-blue tint, reminiscent of frozen arctic water.

Crafted using the "Sommerso" (submerged) technique, a deep sapphire blue core is suspended within a heavy, thick-walled casing of clear crystal. The vase's architectural silhouette—square-shouldered and tapering toward the base—creates beautiful optical distortions as it catches the light.

The base is flat and highly polished, bearing the authentic hand-etched signature "Strömbergshyttan" along with the model designation "1031."

Dimensions:

Height: 10.5 inches

Width (at top): 4 inches

Depth: ~3.25 inches

Condition Note:
This vintage piece is in excellent condition with exceptional clarity and no chips or cracks. The underside of the base shows age-appropriate "shelf wear" (fine surface scratches), which serves as a hallmark of its 70-year history and high-lead crystal content. See less