{"product_id":"orrefors-corona-crystal-vase","title":"Orrefors Corona Crystal Vase by Lars Hellsten, Sweden, c. 1978","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned by Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, the Corona vase transforms clear Swedish crystal into an almost architectural study of light and form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIntroduced in 1978, Hellsten's Corona series was inspired by the luminous halo surrounding the moon. Deep vertical folds travel through the heavy crystal, opening into a sculptural, flower-like rim and creating shifting reflections as the piece is viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained clarity of the material contrasts beautifully with the complexity of the form. Seen from above, the vase takes on an almost botanical geometry; from the side, the thick folds of crystal distort and refract the objects and light around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Lars Hellsten, one of the defining figures of modern Swedish glass, Corona became one of Orrefors' enduring designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example retains its original \u003cstrong\u003eOrrefors Sweden\u003c\/strong\u003e foil label and is signed and numbered to the glass \u003cstrong\u003eOrrefors LH 4384-24\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the larger Corona vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong standalone sculptural object, equally suited to displaying a small arrangement or being left empty to allow the crystal itself to become the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lars Hellsten\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orrefors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corona\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e LH 4384-24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1970s \/ late 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear crystal glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — etched Orrefors LH 4384-24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Orrefors Sweden foil label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 7.5–7.75 in. \/ 19–20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum overall diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 5 in. \/ 12.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 3.5 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCondition\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. No visible chips or cracks. Minor surface and base wear may be present consistent with age and use. Retains the original Orrefors Sweden foil label and etched maker\/model inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orrefors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54048806207802,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/3581\/7786\/files\/IMG_3304.jpg?v=1789395215","url":"https:\/\/reveriehouse.ca\/products\/orrefors-corona-crystal-vase","provider":"Reverie House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}