Description:

Olle Alberius for Orrefors, desk clock.

Solid crystal glass desk clock with an integrated clock face and minimalist design. Signed and retaining the original factory sticker. The clock requires a new battery.

Origin: Sweden.
Designer: Olle Alberius.
Material: Crystal glass.
Dimensions: H. 12 cm, W. 12 cm, D. 6 cm.
Period: 1980s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Clock requires a new battery.

Bio:
Olle Alberius (1926–1993) was a Swedish ceramicist and glass designer. He worked for Rörstrand from 1963 to 1971, creating several influential stoneware collections before joining Orrefors. At Orrefors he became renowned for his refined crystal designs, characterised by clean geometric forms and exceptional craftsmanship. Alberius is regarded as one of the leading Swedish designers of the twentieth century.