Mantorp Glasbruk & Skånska Glasbruket Three vases.

Mantorp Glasbruk & Skånska Glasbruket Three vases. Mouth-blown glass in red, blue and opaline white. A set of sculptural glass vases from Mantorp Glasbruk and Skånska Glasbruket, Sweden, produced circa 1969. The vases are characterized by their heavy base, slender neck, and organic drop-shaped opening. Classic examples of Scandinavian glass art from the period. Manufacturers: Mantorp Glasbruk & Skånska Glasbruket, Sweden Material: Glass Colours: Red, blue and opaline white/clear Dimensions: H. 14,5 cm. – 17,5 cm. D. 4,8 cm. - 6 cm. Mark: One vase with original label Period: Circa 1970s Condition: Very good condition, minor signs of wear Bio: Mantorp Glasbruk, founded in 1961 in Östergötland, Sweden, produced decorative household and art glass with modern, simple forms. In the late 1960s, the glassworks introduced a series of sculptural vases with pronounced bases and drop-shaped openings, which today are regarded as some of its most iconic designs. The glassworks closed in the 1990s. Skånska Glasbruket has historical roots in 18th-century Skåne, where glass production was first established in the region. In the 20th century, the name was revived for a modern glassworks that, especially during the 1950s–1970s, produced colourful, mouth-blown vases and bowls with a sculptural character.