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Pair of “Manet” candlesticks, one by Westerberg for Pukeberg, glass, 1970s – Sweden
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Pair of “Manet” candlesticks, Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, glass, 1970s – Sweden Pair of “Manet” candlesticks, also known as the “Medusa” model, designed by Uno Westerberg for the Swedish glass manufacturer Pukeberg in the 1970s. The name comes from its shape that resembles a jellyfish, reinterpreted in the designer’s characteristic “frozen,” faceted, sober, and solid style. Thanks to their thick glass and faceted texture, they capture and radiate light impressively. They are not just decorative pieces, but an icon of Swedish design. Uno Westerberg (1914-1985) 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 even 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 spearheaded 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 now houses 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 / Firm: Pukeberg Designer: Uno Westerberg Model: “Manet” Style: Vintage, Scandinavian Period: 1970s Country of Origin: Sweden Good condition according to its age and use Dimensions: 3 x 20 x 20 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 items2Height3 cmWidth20 cmDepth20 cm
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Valladolid, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale