Description:

Helén Tapper for Johansfors
Large vase, 1970s.
Large handmade art glass vase in deep amethyst colour with black base and clear details. Elegant cylindrical form with polished rim and engraved signature by Helén Tapper for Johansfors Glasbruk. A fine example of Swedish glass design from the 1970s.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Helén Tapper for Johansfors.
Material: Art glass.
Dimensions: H. 32 cm, D. 9 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Excellent condition with light signs of wear.

Bio:
Johansfors Glasbruk was founded in 1891 in Småland, Sweden, and became renowned for its high-quality mouth-blown glass. During the 1960s and 70s, the glassworks produced a range of art glass pieces in collaboration with notable designers such as Helén Tapper. Her works are characterised by harmonious forms, subtle colour transitions and a distinctly modern expression, making them highly collectible today.