…1960s vintage scandinavian nautical ship art glass block designed by erik höglund for swedish glass kosta boda. the object contains a ship figure inside in the style of moulded relief. gorgeous deep cobalt blue color and even more vibrantly beautiful as it catches the sunlight.

approx: 6” x 6” x 1.5”

condition notes: great vintage condition, very light wear, there are lines intersecting in the glass across the back, these are just folds in the glass as it’s poured from the manufacture and common in these blocks.

about the artist:

Erik Höglund was a talented sculptor and graphic artist and glass was his favorite medium. He worked for Boda Glasswork between 1953 - 1973 where he revolutionized the art of glass in Sweden