Description:
Up for sale is a rare, monumental statement piece of mid-century Scandinavian design: a massive 51cm tall Aseda Glasbruk Art Glass Vase by Bo Borgström, Swedish, 1960s/1970s. This item is an art glass vase of slender bottle form, the lightly flaring rim resembling a spout, with the black body encased in clear glass with irregular modelled shapes often held to resemble thumbprints. It is often referred to as a Thumb Print or bone vase due to its distinctive abstract base with clear glass mouldings that resemble a thumb indentation.
 
This vase was made by the firm Aseda Glasbruk, which was a Swedish glass factory located in Aseda, Kronoberg County. It began production in 1947 and continued through until 1975 when it was incorporated into the Royal Krona group, which unfortunately then went into liquidation in 1977.
 
Aseda Glasbruks chief designer was Bo Borgström, who graduated from Stockholm’s Swedish School of Arts and Crafts in 1951. Known as an artist in ceramics, Borgström joined the firm in 1961 and perhaps his earlier work influenced his later creations for his new employers and can be seen here in what is certainly rather a sculptural piece. The design shows the influence of other pieces produced in the 1960s and early 1970s, allowing us to place the date of manufacture at around that time. It is a fine example of clean Scandinavian elegance.
Measure approximately: 
Height 51 cm / 20 inches
Width 15 cm / 6 inches
 
Weight: 1.928 kg
 
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. No chips or cracks.
Postage:
Every item will be packaged to my best ability, all glass items will be in a box using suitable padding and packaging.