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


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.

Origin:
Sweden

Creator:
Brand: Orrefors; Artist: Olle Alberius; Designer: Olle Alberius

Materials & Techniques:
Art Glass, Crystal

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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.