Description
This elegant 1960s art glass vase was designed by Bo Borgström for Aseda Glasbruk in Sweden. Worked in the Sommerso technique, the piece layers blue and green tones deep within clear glass, producing a quiet depth that shifts and glows as the light changes around it. The tall, sculptural silhouette makes it equally compelling as a vessel for flowers or as a standalone decorative object — a timeless piece of Scandinavian glass that feels entirely at home in mid-century, modern, or carefully curated interiors.
Design & History
Aseda Glasbruk was a Swedish glassworks known during the mid-century period for producing accessible yet beautifully crafted art glass. The Sommerso technique — Italian in origin and widely adopted by Scandinavian studios — involves encasing one or more layers of coloured glass within a gather of clear crystal, creating the illusion of colour suspended in space. Bo Borgström’s design for this vase uses a restrained palette of blue and green to achieve exactly that effect: understated, luminous, and enduringly elegant.
Details & Specifications
- Maker: Aseda Glasbruk, Sweden
- Designer: Bo Borgström
- Era: 1960s
- Technique: Sommerso — hand-blown art glass
- Colour: Blue and green within clear glass
- Dimensions: Height 24.5 cm (9.6 inches), Width 8.5 cm (3.3 inches)
Condition Report
- Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear
- Minor production marks typical of hand-blown glass may be present
- No chips or cracks noted
Carefully packed and shipped with full tracking. Combined shipping is available where possible, and any shipping overages are refunded. US buyers: DDP shipping available — all import duties and fees included, with no surprises on delivery.
