Swedish Glass

Swedish glass art has its own place in history. The combination of a long tradition of national glassblowing with an artistic wave of innovation during the 20th century has created a new style: Modern Swedish Glass. Known for its sculptural forms, playful experimentation and technical expertise, this movement put Swedish glass on the world stage and left an enduring legacy.

The beginnings of Modern Swedish Glass can be traced back to the Orrefors glassworks, founded in 1898. In the first two decades of the new century, artists such as Simon Gate and Edward Hald worked at Orrefors and graduall...