The Best of Modern Swedish Art Glass: Orrefors and Kosta

The Best of Modern Swedish Art Glass: Orrefors and Kosta 1930-1970″ offers a unique and detailed exploration of Scandinavian glass design, specifically focusing on the innovative contributions of Orrefors and Kosta. This book is the first to delve exclusively into the art of glass produced by these two pioneering firms during a pivotal period in design history. It encapsulates a time when Swedish glassmaking reflected and significantly influenced the modernist ethos in the applied and decorative arts. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in a visual journey, showcasing how these makers blended functionality with exquisite beauty, using groundbreaking techniques and aesthetics. The book highlights the interplay of light and texture, the experimentation with form, and the bold use of colour that characterize this era, providing a rich context to understand how these creations bridged the gap between art and everyday utility, shaping the trajectory of modern design.

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