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Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bamboo Vase, by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden

Name: Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bamboo Vase, by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden
Brand: Rörstrand
Price: 290 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A Scandinavian Mid-Century ceramic Bamboo vase, crafted by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, is a stunning representation of mid-20th-century design. This bud-like organic vase was thoughtfully made by Swedish designer Olle Alberius at Rörstrand Studio in Sweden in the 1960s. The vase boasts a striking high-gloss glaze in earthy hues, enhanced with captivating overlay black and red glazes, creating a harmonious blend of colors. The base of this exquisite piece bears the artist's signature and the maker's mark, adding to its authenticity and collectible value. DIMENSIONS Diameter: 11 cm, Height: 12 cm. ABOUT Olle Alberius (1926–1993) Olle Alberius was a Swedish designer and glass artist born in Jönköping in 1926. Between 1952-1956, Olle Alberius studied at Konstfack in Stockholm. After completing his studies there, he went to Strömstad and got a job at Syco ceramics. In 1963, Olle Alberius was also employed at Rörstrand's porcelain factory and worked in the years 1963-1965 for both Syco and Rörstrand. In 1965, however, he chose to switch to working only for Rörstrand. At Rörstrand, Olle Alberius designed both series-produced ornaments, crockery and also unique stoneware. Some of the most common decorative series are "Titus", "Sarek" and "Lummel" as well as the tableware "Astral", "Forma" and "Taffel". The items were marked with his signature "OA". In 1971, Olle Alberius left Rörstrand and the ceramics to instead start at the Orrefors glassworks and devote himself to glass art. At Orrefors, he designed both tableware, for example "Victoria" and "Erik", but perhaps mainly art glass in the Ariel and Graal technique. He remained faithful to the glassworks for the rest of his professional life. He is represented in, among other places, the Swedish National Museum and the Röhsska Museum. Olle Alberius passed away in Orrefors in 1993.

Creator:

Olle Alberius (Designer),Rörstrand (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Diameter: 4.34 in (11 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Stoneware,Glazed,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Sweden

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960's

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. A small chip at the foot ring. This is not visible except for when looking from underneath.

Seller Location:

Grythyttan, SE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8757236911872

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Before Rörstrand and its contemporaries introduced ceramic serveware to Europe, people primarily ate off of metal plates. The Swedish ceramics company was pivotal in bringing porcelain from China to the Western world, and today, vintage Rörstrand ceramics are highly prized by collectors.

The company began in 1726 at Rörstrand Castle in Stockholm, under the direction of master porcelain maker Johann Wolff. Early works bore no stamp or seal to mark their origin, as the company had no competitors at the time. Once competing companies made inroads into the porcelain market, Rörstrand began to stamp its products.

With the rising demand for ceramic tableware, Rörstrand pieces filled the cabinets in the houses of the nobility, royalty and the social elite of Sweden and surrounding nations. The 1800s saw many technological advances for the company, as it began using steam presses to emboss patterns into material. The 20th century brought the company to international markets after it presented its Art Nouveau pieces at the 1900 World Exposition in Paris.

As Sweden was a neutral country during the world wars, Rörstrand was able to continue producing, whereas other companies shut down or shifted to making items for the war effort. Swedish artist-designer Gunnar Nylund created his most famous works — warm-toned matte-glazed Art Deco stoneware and more — while employed by Rörstrand. During the 1950s, Rorstrand brought on master porcelain maker Marianne Westman, lovingly referred to as “the Porcelain Mother.” Her design, the Rörstrand Mon Amie, became one of the company’s leading sellers. It was among many popular designs that she and her team developed. Westman continued with the company through the 1960s when it brought on other notable talents, such as designer Inger Persson.

In 1976, the company celebrated 250 years, and the Rörstrand Museum opened in Lidköping, holding over 15,000 pieces created by the historic ceramics manufacturer.

With almost 300 years of history, Rörstrand has survived numerous shifts in culture and design preferences, maintaining its heritage style, while smoothly adapting to new trends. With each decade, the company has debuted new designs, glazes, patterns and technologies, bringing new innovations and intriguing twists to traditional work.

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