Background:
Flygsfors
was formed in Sweden in 1888, producing all types
of functional glass. However, they are best known
for their groundbreaking design work in Modernist
glass of the 1950's-60's. Key designers were Paul
Kedelv (1949-1956) and Wiktor Berndt
(1955-1974). Flygsfors was acquired by Orrefors in
the 1970's and closed down in 1979. Also
see: "Smoke & Ice - Scandinavian Glass
1930-2000," 2002, Vigier and Piña,
Schiffer; page 120 for a nearly identical
Berndt vase. $
325. G-303-Z Exceptionally
clean and spare design by Scandinavian artist,
Wiktor (Victor) Berndt, executed in his
signature technique. Transparent
gray glass underlay, cased in clear.
Rectangular cross section, bearing on its face
raised design elements representing a star, a goat
or ram (Capricorn?) and a symbol which could be
read as "V8," or a conjoined VB, or ???. The decor
is molded into the glass as raised figures, and,
later, lightly ground to produce a raised- etched
effect.
For
Flygsfors
Modernist
Zodiac Vase
8"
high x 4-3/4" wide x 2" deep
Detail
showing depth of raised-and-etched design.
Etched
into base:
Flygsfors (date unclear, but looks like
61)
Berndt
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