Diamond Faceted Sommerso Glass Vase by Asta Strömberg, Sweden, 1960s

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Faceted swedish modern art glass vase designed by asta strömberg for strömbergshyttan, 1960s. This scandinavian crystal masterpiece features a deep … Read more Faceted swedish modern art glass vase designed by asta strömberg for strömbergshyttan, 1960s. This scandinavian crystal masterpiece features a deep plum core encased in signature icy-blue glass. Hand-cut diamond facets refract ambient light with brilliance, creating a luminous jewel-like presence. Design, aesthetics & placement defined by its bold hexagonal architecture and diamond-shaped planar cuts, the vase exemplifies the peak of mid-century swedish crystal refinement. The heavy, thick-walled casing bears strömbergshyttan’s characteristic ice-blue tint, which acts as a cool optical frame around an elongated amethyst core. Every flat facet is ground and polished by hand to crisp precision, resulting in dynamic prismatic reflections that shift as you move around the piece. Sized ideally for a mantelpiece, sideboard, or illuminated vitrine, it commands attention as an understated modernist sculpture. Maker & historical context asta strömberg served as artistic director at the renowned family-owned glassworks strömbergshyttan in småland, sweden, following the passing of her husband, gerda and edvard strömberg's son erik. Her designs are revered for uniting heavy, geometric lead crystal forms with subtle metallic-oxide colorations. While often drawing comparisons to continental sommerso work, strömberg’s creations are distinguished by their exceptional clarity, subtle steel-blue hue, and pure, cool scandinavian restraint. Specifications & details creator / designer: asta strömberg manufacturer / workshop: strömbergshyttan origin: sweden (småland) design / production period: 1950s–1960s style: scandinavian modern / mid-century modern materials & techniques: hand-blown, cased sommerso lead crystal; hand-cut and cold-polished facets See less