Brutalist Icelandic Lava Pottery Vase by Ragnar Kjartansson for Glit Studio Iceland

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Fabulous vintage mid century modern brutalist pottery vase by Ragnar Kjartansson for Glit Studio! Lovely texture and color the glaze, … Read more Fabulous vintage mid century modern brutalist pottery vase by Ragnar Kjartansson for Glit Studio! Lovely texture and color the glaze, gives this vase a real presence in any room.

Icelandic Ceramics pottery Glit Reykjavik Pottery is the only ceramic factory in Iceland and was founded by Ragnar Kjartansson, sculptor and ceramic artist (1923 - 1989) on June 10, 1958 together with Einar Eliasson, Pétur Saemundsen. Ragnar was a member of the Icelandic Sculptors Society which he established in the Icelandic capital in 1972 along with others.

Glit was adamantly devoted to utilising Icelandic clay and ground minerals in production during its first decade of operation—especially hardened lava. In many ways the studio, well ahead of its time—making deep impressions in the history of Icelandic ceramic art.


It measures 7 1/4" tall and 3 1/4" in diameter. It is in very good vintage condition, with age appropriate wear and no chips or cracks. See less