Simon Gate (1883-1945) was a Swedish artisan and designer, known for his work with Orrefors Glass Factory. He was a key figure in Sweden’s modern glass industry, winning recognition at the 1925 Exposition des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. Gate’s designs are featured in major museums.Read More →
Edvard Hald: A diverse artist and industrial designer, merging Scandinavian sensibility with European influences, revolutionizing glass art at Orrefors and bridging fine art with industrial design.Read More →
Brilliant examples of contemporary home furnishings were shown from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden and exposed Americans to Scandinavian design, inspiring a shift towards mid-century design.Read More →
The Group of Ten, or Tio-Gruppen, is a Swedish design collective established in 1970, known for their large scale, brightly colored patterns and worldwide exhibitions and distribution.Read More →
Margareta Aberg, a Swedish designer, studied at Konstfackskolan and co-founded an architecture studio. She specialized in interior architecture and designed the Salabim cupboard for Swedfun.Read More →
The Orrefors Street Double Old Fashioned Glass Pair is a unique barware item combining design artistry with rigid craftsmanship, developed by designer Jan Johansson. Inspired by Manhattan’s street grid, these crystal glasses made in Slovenia offer style and luxury.Read More →
“The Best of Modern Swedish Art Glass” delves into Orrefors and Kosta glass design, showcasing their influence on modernist art and design.Read More →
Ingeborg Lundin, a renowned Swedish glassware designer, excelled at Orrefors from 1947 to 1971, creating dynamic pieces like the Apple vase, and receiving numerous accolades.Read More →
Stig Lindberg (1916 – 1982), a prominent Swedish designer, created whimsical ceramics and elegant tableware during his long career at Gustavsberg pottery factory. He earned numerous prestigious awards.Read More →
Anders Liljefors (1923-1970), a Swedish ceramicist, innovated with sand moulding technique, redefining Swedish ceramics, and exhibiting influential works in the 1950s and 1960s.Read More →