Contour glass vase, designed by Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Glasbruk / Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1950s

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Contour glass vase, designed by Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Glasbruk / Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1950s

A glass vase from the Contour series, designed by Vicke Lindstrand for the Swedish glassworks Kosta Glasbruk in the 1950s. Made of high-quality transparent crystal glass with a dark brown line inside the vase. Catalogued under number LH 1237.

Victor Emanuel Lindstrand, known as Vicke Lindstrand, was born on 27 November 1904 in Gothenburg and died on 7 May 1983 in Kosta. He was a Swedish designer of glass, textiles, and ceramics, as well as a painter. He is considered a pioneer of Swedish glass art. His work was entered in art competitions at the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympic Games. In 1950, he joined Kosta Glasbruk as artistic director. He was the dominant designer there, lending his name to many designs that are now considered classics. He introduced a full palette of colours into his work, resulting in iconic designs. Together with sculptor Edvin Öhrström, he developed the new Ariel technique.

Kosta Glasbruk, later known as Kosta Boda, is a Swedish glass company founded by two army officers of Charles XII, Anders Koskull and Stage Bogislaus von Holstein, in 1742. Its name combines the founders’ surnames: Ko + Sta. Its headquarters are located in Kosta, Sweden, a town named after the company. The surrounding region became known as the Crystal Kingdom and is now a tourist destination that attracts one million visitors each year.

Early production included window glass, chandeliers, and drinking glasses. From the 1840s, the factory was at the forefront of new trends and technical advances, producing pressed glass. Kosta Boda has preserved its historic charm and traditional production methods while also developing modern techniques that expand the possibilities for designers’ expression. It creates glass that continues to delight the world today and future generations. In 1976, the company’s name was changed to Kosta Boda AB. Since 1989, Kosta Boda has been part of Orrefors Kosta Boda AB.

The vase is in original vintage condition.