Description:

Bengt Orup for Johansfors, set of three art glass objects.

Set consisting of two vases and one decorative art glass object in hand-blown art glass. Made by Bengt Orup for Johansfors Glassworks and signed. The forms are simple and sculptural, with clear, smoky and golden glass.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Bengt Orup.
Material: Art glass.
Dimensions: H. 7–11 cm, W. 7–8 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Bengt Orup (1916–1996) was a Swedish artist, ceramicist and glass artist. He worked for Johansfors Glassworks from the 1950s and became known for a modernist design language with clean lines, strong colour effects and decorative glass objects. His work holds an important place in post-war Swedish glass art.