Description
There is a particular kind of confidence in mid-century Scandinavian glass — a refusal to shout, a trust in form alone. This tall green vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda captures that spirit entirely. Its softly sculpted vertical silhouette rises with gentle, organic curves, grounded by a clear weighted base that catches the light with quiet authority.
The colour moves from a soft pale green at the rim to a deeper, richer emerald near the base — a subtle gradient that gives the piece real depth and a sense of life. On a windowsill, the glass glows. On a shelf, it simply holds its presence. With or without flowers, it works.
Details & Specifications
- Maker: Åseda
- Designer: Bo Borgström
- Era: Mid-century, c. 1950s–1960s
- Style: Scandinavian Modern
- Material: Art glass
- Colour: Pale green with deeper green lower section and clear base
- Form: Tall sculptural vase
- Dimensions: Height approx. 16 cm (6.3″), rim diameter approx. 4.5 cm (1.8″), base diameter approx. 4.5 cm (1.8″)
- Origin: Scandinavia
Condition Report
- Good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with glass of this period
- No cracks or chips
- Minor surface marks may be present — please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description
Why It Endures
Scandinavian Modern glass from this period was never decorative for decoration’s sake. The proportions here are genuinely considered — the slight weight of the base, the restrained curves, the way colour deepens toward the ground. It is a retro piece that never dates, because it was never fashionable in a shallow sense to begin with. A vintage find that earns its place in any thoughtful interior.
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