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Massive Expo Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden 1973
A heavy art glass vasel of the Expo series designed …
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Massive Expo Vase by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden 1973
A heavy art glass vasel of the Expo series designed by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden in 1973. Orange glass with a very thick crystal clear glass overlay internaly decorated with a black spiral. Signed with: "Orrefors Expo A 247 73 Olle Alberius". Weight 6.6 kilos (14 lb). A rare piece of Midcentury Modern Scandinavian glass design.
Olle Alberius (1926 - 1993) was a Swedish glass designer and ceramicist. Among other things, he was one of the Orrefors artists who brought the Ariel glassblowing technique to perfection.
Measures:
Height: 5.71" (14.5 cm)
Diameter: 6.3" (16 cm)
Literature Reference:
Alfons Hannes, Die Sammlung Wolfgang Kerner, Glas des 20. Jahrhunderts - 50er bis 70er Jahre, Frauenau 1989, page 110
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- Dimensions
- 6.3ʺW × 6.3ʺD × 5.71ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Scandinavian
- Artist
- Olle Alberius
- Brand
- Orrefors
- Designer
- Olle Alberius
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Art Glass
- Crystal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of … moreAll of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report. less
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