A set of four decorative glass vases from Hovmantorp, Sweden, dating to the 1960s, epitomizes the clarity of Scandinavian mid-century modern design. Each vase is crafted from smooth, blown glass and features a tall, slender cylindrical form that gently tapers toward the rim. The rounded base transitions seamlessly into a wide, stable foot. The primary color is a cool heather purple, exhibiting a gradient effect: more saturated and darker at the base, gradually becoming lighter and increasingly translucent towards the top. The glass surface is glossy and highly polished, free from visible seams or molding marks. The vases display uniform proportions and superb precision, with minimalist, geometric lines that emphasize the functional purity and formal restraint characteristic of the era. The set is preserved in very good condition, showing only subtle traces of careful use and no signs of restoration. These vases evoke the spirit of Swedish design in the 1960s—a quiet reverence for light and balance. Their silhouette tells of a time when simplicity was synonymous with modernity: the shifting violet shade, dissolving into transparency, resembles northern twilight over a field of heather. Each piece seems to echo a story of harmony, where unadorned lines and tactile smoothness capture the calm and forward-looking optimism of Scandinavian homes from that period. The set can be arranged on a low wooden or marble console, allowing the subtle color gradient to interact with natural light. The vases work both as sculptural objects and as vessels for single stems or minimalist floral compositions—such as eucalyptus or an orchid. They would complement a mid-century modern, Scandinavian minimalist, or
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Height22 cm
Length6 cm
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Height22 cm
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