{"product_id":"knut-bergqvist-ariel-vase-by-orrefors-swedish-art-glass-with-encased-air-bubbles-10cm","title":"Knut Bergqvist Ariel Vase by Orrefors, Swedish Art Glass with Encased Air Bubbles, 10cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Scandinavian art glass vase attributed to renowned Swedish designer Knut Bergqvist for Orrefors, featuring the celebrated Ariel technique developed in 1936.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural vase showcases layers of clear and sea-green glass enclosing hundreds of delicately suspended air bubbles. The result is a fascinating sense of depth and movement, a hallmark of the Ariel process that made Bergqvist one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century Scandinavian glassmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts softly rounded organic form and luminous aquatic colours create an almost underwater effect, making the piece equally compelling as a decorative object, collector's item or small display vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Designer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnut Bergqvist (1892-1975) was one of Sweden's most important glass artists. While working at Orrefors he developed the revolutionary Ariel technique in 1936, trapping controlled air inclusions between layers of glass to create striking visual depth. Ariel glass remains among the most celebrated achievements of Swedish art glass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Designer: Knut Bergqvist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Manufacturer: Orrefors \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Technique: Ariel glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Origin: Sweden\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Colour: Aqua green and clear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Material: Hand-blown art glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Height: approximately 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Unsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe glass is bright and clean with no visible chips, cracks or repairs. The piece displays beautifully and remains in excellent display condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe delicate network of trapped air bubbles gives this small vessel remarkable visual complexity. Whether placed on a bookshelf, coffee table or alongside other Scandinavian glass, it captures light beautifully and reflects the innovation that made Orrefors world famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped with full protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"French Perspectives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56027965489474,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9271\/8658\/files\/o7V8tSGlBGbiWmqvzCk_cRHpoeSLnRJb93g6jkSVRa-vqGqBSZIFj8yfbovoEf-LBvAj99dgcipEIq98aU_uspEkO33DzZh4YBz8heOCB8EI9n-Iw1rrJd0S-Ez_sDO_5Gg4kn_Kq03DDIilJ0pQ6rUvvK-3meIG15serK1o2as.png?v=1788843096","url":"https:\/\/bazaa.com.au\/products\/knut-bergqvist-ariel-vase-by-orrefors-swedish-art-glass-with-encased-air-bubbles-10cm","provider":"Bazaa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}