Large and Unique Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Hoop Vase Set

Large and Unique Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Hoop Vase Set

Fantastic find of two big hoop vases with interlacing forms. Retro modern art glass, circa 1960’s-1970’s, Scandinavia.

Notice how the hoops on the two vases fit together like a hinge. The artist made the pair as a set. The distinctly mid-20th century colors, burgundy and dark turquoise blue, seem unusual paired, but somehow very appealing. The creamy effect of the colors was achieved by ‘casing’ the glass with an inner layer of white glass.

These big beauties weigh over 3 lbs each. The blue hoop vase is 13.25″ tall and the burgundy vase is 13″ tall. The height and weight is slightly different. This slight inaccuracy is evidence of hand-made blown glass.

This style/décor was made famous by Scandinavian glass artist in the late 1960’s to 1970’s. We believe these quality examples may be from Riihimaen Lasi or by Per-Olof Strom for Alsterfors. They are unmarked. It is possible they could be by Carlo Moretti (Italian).

Both are in fine condition. One miniscule sliver chip on the blue vase rim, it is nearly impossible to see. Very tiny trapped bubble or two on each vase, common in hand-made glass. The bottom-wear, accumulated from many years of surface contact, is restricted to a thin ring around the outer edge of the base. The ultimate in authentic retro modern décor.