Art glass is a dance of light and shadow, an eternal snapshot of the artist's soul captured in a fragile, shimmering material.
It has a long and diverse history, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Rome. During the Renaissance, glass workshops in Venice began developing new techniques to create stunning glass objects, ushering in a new era of modern glass art.
In the 20th century, Nordic glass art flourished with glassworks such as Kosta, Iittala, Reijmyre, Orrefors, and Nuutajärvi. These defined the Nordic style: simplicity, clean lines, and reflections of nature's beauty. This was combined with innovative expressions that pushed boundaries through modernist shapes and techniques, where artists had the courage to redefine aesthetics and create contemporary works that challenge the limits of what art glass can be.
Among the highlights are Simon Gate's elegant bowl in Swedish Grace with an underplate from 1922, several sleek "Tulip Glasses" by Nils Landberg, and a unique "Autumn" vase by Vicke Lindstrand from the 1950s. Explore further among Gunnel Sahlin's colorful creations, Oiva Toikka's charming birds, and Monica Backström's imaginative forms—or complete your bookshelf with fascinating literature on the subject.
Welcome to celebrate the art of glass with us at Formstad!
