Description
This rare Orrefors “Selena” vase carries the quiet elegance of mid-century Swedish design. Created by master designer Sven Palmqvist around 1954, it showcases the ethereal beauty of blue opaline glass—a technique that captures and reflects light with an otherworldly luminous finish.
Key Features:
- Authentic Sven Palmqvist design for prestigious Orrefors glassworks
- Rare blue opaline glass with signature luminous, translucent finish
- Hand-blown craftsmanship representing peak Swedish glass artistry
- Hand-signed authentic piece from the golden age of Scandinavian design
- Elegant proportions perfect for both display and functional use
Specifications:
- Designer: Sven Palmqvist
- Manufacturer: Orrefors, Sweden
- Year: c.1954
- Technique: Blue opaline glass
- Signature: Hand-signed by artist
Condition:
- Excellent vintage condition with no chips or damage
- Signature clearly visible and authentic
- Opaline finish maintains full luminous quality
- Perfect clarity with no cloudiness or scratches
This timeless piece represents the pinnacle of 1950s Swedish glass design, when Orrefors dominated the international art glass scene. A museum-quality vase that brings sophisticated Scandinavian elegance to any modern interior, proving that exceptional craftsmanship never goes out of style.
