Sven Palmquist Orrefors Expo Vase
This Vase is a monumental achievement of Mid-Century Scandinavian glass design. Created in 1960 as part of the exclusive "Expo" series, this piece (Model PU 185-60) was designed for exhibition-level display rather than mass production.
The vase features a sophisticated minimalist form, where a core of intense, dark ruby-red glass is suspended within a massive, thick casing of high-lead Swedish crystal. Weighing a substantial 5.1 kilograms, the Sven Palmquist Orrefors Expo Vase commands a powerful presence, using its "dull" minimalist silhouette to focus entirely on the refraction of light through the heavy glass walls.
Specifications:
Designer: Sven Palmquist (1906–1984)
Manufacturer: Orrefors, Sweden
Model: Expo PU 185-60
Weight: 5.1 kg (11.2 lbs)
Dimensions: 8 3/4" Height (22.5 cm)
