Scandinavian Ceramics And Glass In The 20th Century

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Scandinavian ceramics and glass in the 20th century.

Scandinavia ceramics and glass in the 20th century scandinavian ceramics and glass paperback january 1 1989 by jennifer hawkins opie author 4 6 out of 5 stars 2 ratings. Our range includes ceramics and glass from many european countries we have scandinavian french german items to name but a few. The most notable scandinavian country with a thriving glass industry is sweden particularly the region of småland where glass production began in the mid 18th century denmark and finland are also home to popular manufacturers of scandinavian glass. The colors of glass made by scandinavian firms tended to be less bright than that of other midcentury glass makers but that doesn t mean this region didn t experiment with cultivating unique hues and mixed colors in its glass.

From the space saving praktika by wilhelm kage to tablewares by henning koppel. Discuss research and identify 20th century pottery glass fine art lighting furniture and decorative arts. From alvar aalto s savoy vase to tapio wirkkala s kantarelli. Scandinavian glass has emanated from factories in all four countries some of which were established in the 18 th century.

Earlier during the 1920s and 1930s scandinavian designers were establishing influential design concepts and ceramics and glass production attracted many of the key artists. Scandinavian style was the style to which all other designers aspired during that time and the nordic designers were awarded all the major prizes. Search for library items search for lists search for. Anseta pottery was established due to a growing interest in mid 20th century design.

Finishes ranging from matte and smooth to highly polished and almost fluid were also marks of quality scandinavian. Worldcat home about worldcat help. Initially the norwegian and swedish factories re recreated british and other european styles and designs and this continued well into the 19 th century when the influences of emile galle and others in the art nouveau. A large amount of stylish artistic and functional scandinavian glass has been produced for several centuries.

A very comprehensive book on scandinavian ceramics and glass with thorough accounts of contemporary as well as traditional artists from each of the 5 nordic countries. We specialize in vintage ceramics glass and lighting. Pottery scandinavian 20th century span u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 schema. Ceramics glass in the twentieth century.