Vase Kraka, transparent glass, by S. Palmqvist, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s.
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The Kraka vase, designed by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors in Sweden during the 1960s, is a refined example of mature Scandinavian modernism. Crafted from high-quality, clear art glass, its visual weight and polished, tactile surface draw the eye. The organic, teardrop shape with a flattened profile highlights the minimalist sensibility of the design, while the highly polished, seamless glass surface accentuates both clarity and thickness. The base is stable and subtly pointed, and the precisely finished small opening completes the harmonious silhouette. There are no decorative accents; the focus remains on the purity of the material and the elegance of proportion. The piece is preserved in very good vintage condition, with only minor surface scratches consistent with its age. This vase speaks with the voice of 1960s Sweden, an era when functional restraint and refined craftsmanship converged. Its crystalline form evokes northern daylight refracting through glass, as if every curve and contour were created to capture and hold the fleeting shimmer. It is an object that requires no ornament to narrate the strength of material and creative experimentation—whispering that true beauty lies in simplicity. The Kraka vase can be displayed on a low teak or marble console, where daylight plays across its surface and reveals the depth of the glass. It works both as a soloist in a minimalist setting and in the company of other mid-century glass or ceramic objects. In Scandinavian-inspired interiors, it may be paired with the texture of a wool rug or next to a lamp with a matte metal base—here, the glass's transparency becomes a visual counterpoint to soft, natural materials. Dimensions: height 22 cm, width 16 cm, depth 9 cm. The vase bears the manufacturer's mark. Condition: very good, with a few subtle surface scratches as signs of age.
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Height22 cm
Width9 cm
Length16 cm
Dimension details
Length16 cm
Height22 cm
Width9 cm
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