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