Large candlestick designed by Gerda Strömberg, Strömbergshyttan, blown by Knut Bergqvist in early 1940s.
Obj no. 2319
Gerda Stromberg, Strombergshyttan
A large candlestick in light grey glass designed by Gerda Strömberg
for Strömbergshyttan Glassworks in early 1940s and blown by Knut Bergqvist.
Knut Bergqvist (1873-1953) was the masterblower at Strömbergshyttan
through the years 1933 to -53. He started his work at Kosta glassworks
when he was 8-9 years old and was a masterblower in 1894. In 1914 he
moved to Orrefors. He was the master behind the famous Graal-glasses
at Orrefors and got a gold medal at the world exhibition in Paris 1925.
He also was the blower behind the famous Slotts-glasses shown at the
Göteborg-exhibition in 1923
Signed: Not signed
Condition: In very fine condition.
Height: 32 cm (21 1/2")
Price: 2800 SEK