During the second half of the twentieth century, Scandinavian
potters and glassmakers drew on elements present in China and Japan
during the period of the Sung Dynasty to produce pieces of beauty
and elegance that combined subtle glazes and classical shapes. The
qualities came to characterize Scandinavian design in combining the
fundamentals of craftsmanship, quality, subtlety, and a
relationship to the natural surroundings. With 380 colour
photographs to illustrate the work, this book is a must for the
ceramics and glass collector as well as those who appreciate the
results of a collaboration between artist and nature. Concentrating
on designs produced in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland following World
War II, the book presents the works of ceramics companies such as
Roerstrand, Gustavsberg, Arabia, Saxbo, and Palshus, as well as the
glass of Orrefors, Kosta, and Iittala. Designs by some of the
greatest names in contemporary Scandinavian ceramic and glass
design, including Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Gunnar Nylund,
Wilhelm Kage, Edward Hald, Sven Palmqvist, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo
Sarpaneva, and Vicke Lindstrand, will be appreciated by all
students of twentieth century design. The guide to current prices
will please the collector.
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