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“Crown” Candlestick, Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, 70's – Sweden
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“Crown” Candlestick, Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, 1970s – Sweden. The original “Crown” (“Krona”) candlestick, designed by Uno Westerberg for the Swedish glassmaker Pukeberg during the 1970s. The base emerges from its almond-shaped stem, which separates into three arms, each holding a candle. Between them, two pieces hang from the two gaps, which together give the design its name. This refers to its shape, reminiscent of a royal crown, due to its rounded and raised contours. It is made of clear pressed glass, a technique widely used at the time. As is typical in his designs, it incorporates a textured or patterned surface that plays with the light and creates natural and organic effects. It is not just a decorative piece, but an icon of Swedish design history, highly sought after by collectors. Uno Westerberg (1914-1985) Uno Westerberg was a Swedish designer closely associated with Pukebergs Glasbruk from the late 1950s to the early 1980s. He studied interior architecture, but developed his career primarily in glass design, both for lighting and decorative objects. He began his career at a very young age, at the Arvid Böhlmarks lamp factory in Stockholm. That factory acquired Pukeberg, moving all lighting production to the Pukeberg glass workshop in 1964, where Westerberg designed lamps for public spaces, churches, and homes. His work has been exhibited at MoMA in New York, thanks to a table lamp design using the overfångsteknik technique. In the 1970s, he assumed the artistic direction of Pukeberg. He led notable series such as Stratos, Ulla, and Korall, which boosted the workshop's decorative glass production. In addition to lamps, he created ornamental glass objects: bowls and vases from the Spectra series, which were very successful in export, especially to the United States. Pukeberg Glasbruk, the historic Swedish glassworks. Pukeberg is one of Sweden's oldest and most renowned glassworks, founded in 1871 in the town of Nybro, in the Småland region, known as Sweden's "Kingdom of Glass" (Glasriket). For over a century, it was renowned for producing both high-quality art glass and utilitarian glass. It stood out for its innovation in glassblowing, pressing, and molding techniques. It was home to renowned Swedish designers such as Uno Westerberg, Eva Englund, and Signe Persson-Melin, who contributed unique styles to its catalog. It experienced its creative peak between the 1950s and 1970s, producing a large number of pieces, both decorative and utilitarian, for export. Although industrial production has ceased, the original site in Nybro is now home to the Pukeberg Design Center: a creative and educational hub that includes workshops, design studios, a gallery, and artist spaces. It is also part of the Glasriket (Kingdom of Glass) tourist circuit. Material: Glass Manufacture / Brand: Pukeberg Designer: Uno Westerberg Style: Vintage, Scandinavian Period: 1970s Country of Origin: Sweden Good condition according to its age and use Dimensions: 17 x 23 x 7 cm Shipping costs will be paid by the buyer depending on the dimensions, weight, and destination. We will contact you to arrange the delivery and agree on a quote. Shipping costs include custom-made professional packaging and personalized shipping, with a tracking number and warranty.
Good condition according to its age and use
Good condition according to its age and use
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ConditionVery goodColorsTransparentMaterialGlassNumber of items1Height17 cmWidth23 cmDepth7 cm
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Valladolid, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale