ORREFORS Sweden Rare Orion 7" Round Bowl

ORREFORS Sweden Rare Orion 7" Round Bowl by Lars Hellsten Classic Orrefors styling - elegant yet simple. Designed by Lars Hellsten in 1987, the design has become a signature of Orrefors design elements. - 7" Wide - 4.25" High - 2.5" x 2.5" base - Discontinued Piece - Orrefors CRB7 - Features flared form with scalloped edge - Signed at Base - CONDITION: Excellent, never used, no box About Lars Hellsten: Lars Hellsten studied sculpture and ceramics at the College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm and joined Orrefors in 1972 at a time when Swedish glassmaking was reinventing itself structurally, technologically and artistically. Playing an integral role in that period of creative change, Lars brought new ideas in design and new techniques in glassmaking as well as revitalizing older processes. Lars Hellsten's artistic vision and technical innovation has made him one of the modern masters of glass design. About Orrefors: The Swedish design philosophy of Äúbeautiful things for everyday life‚ Äù is actualized in the vintage glassware of Orrefors. Founded in 1898, this glass manufacturer was one of the leading companies in the Scandinavian modernism movement and is revered by collectors for the fine craftsmanship and innovation of its superlative art glass.