Rare Ariel Bowl by Edvin Oehrstroem for Orrefors, Sweden 1953

A large bowl of the Ariel series designed by Edvin Oehrstroem for Orrefors Sweden. Colorless glass with a purple and green overlay, cooled, sandblasted with a geometrical pattern, re-heated and cased with colorless glass. This example dates to 1951. Signed with: 'Orrefors Ariel Nr. 904 E Edvin Oehrstroem'. An authentic piece of Midcentury Modern Scandinavian glass design.

Edvin Oehrstroem (1906-1994) was a Swedish sculptor and glass artist. From 1936 Oehstroem worked as independent sculptor and glass artist. At the beginning of his career he worked with the materials granite, terracotta and bronze. Later he specialized in glass and steel. He worked with Orrefors (1936 till 1957) and Lindshammer. At Orrefors he developed the 'Ariel technicque' together with Vicke Lindstrand and Gustav Bergkvist.

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Measures:
Height: 3.94" (10 cm)
Diameter: 8.66" (22 cm)

Literature Reference:
Kerstin Wickman, Orrefors, Stockholm 1998, page 99 (simirar design)
Helmut Ricke und Ulrich Gronert, Glas in Schweden 1915 - 1960, Muenchen 1986, page 155


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All 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.

Dimensions:
Height: 3.94 in.
Width: 8.66 in.
Depth: 8.66 in.

Category: Decorative Bowls
Origin: Sweden
Materials: Art Glass
Creator: Brand: Orrefors

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All 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.