Art Glass hand blown tempered in the Swedish tradition glass blown art has become increasingly popular in recent years. Especially because, from some of Sweden's glassworks. Today, as you enter many popular department stores in the United States such as Macys, or Nordstroms - just to name a few - you will see spectacular examples of art glass, much of which is blown. Some of the most beautiful decorative glass in existence today is the crystal Orrefors and Kosta Boda's most distinctive line. These two lines of hand blown glass art are rich in history of Sweden.
Kosta Boda is known as the oldest line of Swedish hand blown glass art. Her classic beauty, the unique shape, colors and designs that true art do well to acquire. The Kosta Boda Glass Works was developed in 1742 by two retired generals of the Swedish army. The first 150 years of its existence was devoted to the creation of commercial glass, like windows, bottles, glasses, and chandeliers. Glassware Kosta is the oldest glass production facility in Sweden. A unique aspect of Kosta Boda hand blown glass art (all of which is impregnated with color and style as only a true artist can create) is that they have kept a tradition some 150 years. The line is created by Kosta Boda, developed and carried forward as a tradition through time by its designers individual glass art. Their work has shown that the collections of designers and glass blowers are often recommended on the site of Kosta Boda. To see some spectacular art form of hand-blown glass art, these artists must be seen!
Orrefors hand blown glass and crystal art online is much more dramatic than the crystal now available on the market. And it is not surprising? Just looking at their glasses and stemware is a delight for the eyes. The line of Orrefors crystal offers a wide range of products from artwork and chandeliers, bowls, barware and collectibles. Most impressive in their line of their collection of vases, that's where you see the elegant, but distinctive vertical lines and thoughts whirling dance of light on the furrows and lines in all its forms together with unique and refreshing. Creativity like this only comes with hand blown glass art!
glass blown art by Orrefors in Sweden dates back to 1742 as well. In fact, the glass is not far from Orrefors Kosta. The line was originally developed by Lars Johan Silversparre Orrefors, but did not noticibly important until the 1910s when Johan Ekman Gothenburg gained glassware.
Posted on May 15, 2010.
