{"title":"Sold","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-mouse","title":"Susan Parkinson Mouse","description":"A superbly sculptural and idiosyncratic Mouse by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e, 1956.\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 1950's, Britain's economy was finally picking up following WWII, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/parkinson-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Parkinson Pottery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eParkinson's\u003c\/a\u003e began to supply 'fancy goods' shops, which were largely catering for the holiday souvenir trade. The model which lead them in this direction was the mouse. The mouse has the model Number 71, and was designed in 1956 for a store in the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42291876298966,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Black_and_white_Pottery_Mouse_by_Parkinson_Pottery_Ashford_Kent.jpg?v=1641253031"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-leaf-platter","title":"Susan Parkinson Leaf Platter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare Leaf platter designed by Richard \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e, circa 1952.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe streaks of brown (red iron inclusions) in the glaze, as well as the test mark and variation of 'Made in England' impressed into the base suggest this is an early, pre-1955, piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn their book on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/parkinson-pottery\" title=\"Parkinson Pottery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParkinson Pottery\u003c\/a\u003e, Cashmore \u0026amp; Smith-Vincent note two models containing the word 'leaf' in the list of new designs added to the pottery's 1961 catalogue. However, neither of the written names, 'Long Leaf Dish #126' nor 'Small Leaf Plate #153', match this leaf shaped design. The 'Small Leaf' was reportedly designed for salads but was too small for purpose. Whilst the 'Long Leaf' was very long, at 92 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42296142627030,"sku":"","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Huge-Richard-and-Susan-Parkinson-Pottery-Leaf.jpg?v=1643126774"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-pig","title":"Susan Parkinson Pig","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand decorated slip-cast porcelain sculpture of a Pig, designed and made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e at her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/parkinson-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Parkinson Pottery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epotteries\u003c\/a\u003e near Ashford, Kent, circa 1956. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petite pig, which could easily be mistaken for a guinea pig, is Model Number 78.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though the eyes of the sow are covered by its ears, the fluid and lively lines which render the snout, markings, and tail, convey a very joyful-looking pig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pig's tail is in the form of the letter 'S', which stands for 'Susan'. This is documented in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waterstones.com\/book\/susan-parkinson-and-the-richard-parkinson-pottery\/carol-cashmore\/tim-smith-vincent\/9780952281245\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Susan Parkinson by Carol Cashmore and Tim Vincent Smith\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarol Cashmore \u0026amp; Tim Vincent-Smith's 2004 publication about Susan and her life \u0026amp; work.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42296364761302,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/susan-parkinson-porcelain-pid-with-hand-painted-black-stripes.jpg?v=1678643619"},{"product_id":"kaj-franck-1475-hooped-vase","title":"Kaj Franck 1475 Hooped Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificently-deep-purple coloured soda glass vase, designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/glass\/kaj-franck\" title=\"Kaj Franck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaj Franck\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/nuutajarvi-notsjo\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nuutajärvi Notsjö\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNuutajärvi Glassworks\u003c\/a\u003e, circa 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hooped vessel was turned mould blown. Meaning, the piece was 'turned' whilst in the mould to remove any joint lines. Resultantly, the silhouette of this geometric vase is as crisp and refined as its colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuutajärvi Notsjö","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42300772778198,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Nuutajarvi1475VasebyKajFranck1960s.jpg?v=1641400295"},{"product_id":"arne-bang-vessel","title":"Arne Bang Vessel","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA stoneware vessel designed by Danish ceramicist \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Arne Bang\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/arne-bang\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArne Bang\u003c\/a\u003e. T\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe vessel features a varied crystalline blue-green glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBang trained as a sculptor in Copenhagen before establishing a stoneware studio at Holmegaard glassworks in 1930. This item dates from 1935, the year he began to run the studio under his own name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arne Bang Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42300996878550,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/files\/arne-bang-studio-ceramic-pottery-bowl-mid-century-danish-design-important-danish-ceramicist.jpg?v=1720376004"},{"product_id":"jacob-bang-opaline-carafe","title":"Jacob Bang Opaline Carafe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA milk-glass pitcher with brass handle designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/jacob-bang\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jacob Bang\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJacob E. Bang\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/holmegaard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Holmegaard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKastrup Glassworks\u003c\/a\u003e, Denmark, 1957.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBang was one of the main exponents of functionalism in Danish glass and one of the country's first industrial designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, the white and gold colour combination of this carafe suggests it is an elaborate piece. However, looking past the opaline glass, the shape of the vessel is brilliantly economic and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eergonomic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design was produced without a metal handle by default. The Dansk Glasværk Reference Museum suggest the handle found on this item was employed for a custom order the factory received. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe model number of the standard hand-blown vessel is 7179.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kastrup Glasværk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42301263347926,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Danish_Milk_Glass_Pitcher_Jacob_Bang.jpg?v=1641411401"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-owl","title":"Susan Parkinson Owl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn owl sculpture produced at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rye-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rye Pottery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCinque Ports, Rye\u003c\/a\u003e, using the 'Large Owl' mould designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Parkinson Pottery closed in 1961, some of Susan's moulds were purchased by George Gray at Cinque Ports with the view of continuing the production of some of her work. This monochrome owl was made during the transitional period. Cinque Ports would later experiment with Susan's designs by applying coloured glazes and different techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cinque Ports Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42301300244694,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Cinque-Ports-Pottery-Owl-by-Susan-Parkinson.jpg?v=1643488731"},{"product_id":"kaj-franck-harso-vase","title":"Kaj Franck 'Harso' Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early, museum quality example of a 'Harso' vase designed by \u003ca title=\"Kaj Franck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/glass\/kaj-franck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaj Franck\u003c\/a\u003e, Finland, 1953.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the vase is free-blown whilst the decorative pattern within has been achieved using the ariel technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssentially, a wave pattern has been acid etched around the glass at the core of the piece. Overlaying the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etranslucent off-white core is clear glass which has trapped air bubbles in the recesses of the etching beneath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Nuutajärvi Notsjö\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/nuutajarvi-notsjo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNuutajärvi Glassworks\u003c\/a\u003e produced this design, with the Model Number KF108, for 6 years, from 1953 to 58.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuutajärvi Notsjö","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42301457432790,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/files\/collectible-modernist_kaj_franck_harso_vase_nutajarvi.webp?v=1768597418"},{"product_id":"timo-sarpaneva-bird-bottle","title":"Timo Sarpaneva Bird Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA navy blue 'Lintupullo' (Bird Bottle) by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/timo-sarpaneva\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Timo Sarpaneva\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTimo Sarpaneva\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/iittala\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Iittala\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIittala\u003c\/a\u003e, Finland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant carafe was designed in 1956 as part of Sarpaneva's 'i' series of fine table glassware. The series included a number of coloured pitchers and glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carafe features an organic water-droplet form and a delicately proportioned spout. A stunning piece for serving water or wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIittala's famous red 'i' logo was designed by Timo Sarpaneva for the 'i' series which this carafe belongs to. The logo was later adopted by the company as their main branding, and is still in use today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42301497999574,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Iittala-Bird-Bottle-Lintupullo-Timo-Sarpaneva.jpg?v=1642268062"},{"product_id":"kaj-franck-soda-bubble-crystal-trio","title":"Kaj Franck Soda Bubble Trio","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree crystal vessels decorated with s\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eoda bubbles, designed by \u003ca title=\"Kaj Franck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/glass\/kaj-franck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaj Franck\u003c\/a\u003e, 1947.\u003cbr\u003eAll three pieces are made with thick high quality glass. Soda bubbles fizz up from the bottom, in varying intensities, which highlights the clarity of the glass and the designs' organic forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, in the spirit of mid-twentieth century living, these items were intended to be an ashtray, cigarette cup and liquor bottle (smallest to largest). This series is one of Franck's earliest and best known for the Iittala Glassworks, which he had only begun working for a year earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranck was appointed a designer at \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Iittala\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/iittala\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIittala\u003c\/a\u003e after winning second and third place in a design competition organised by the factory in 1946. He left in 1948 as a grant he was awarded in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1949 took him to Italy to study glassmaking. In 1951 he was made artistic director of Nuutajärvi Notsjö.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42302078353622,"sku":"","price":290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/TrioofKajFranckIittalaSodaGlass1940s.jpg?v=1743681454"},{"product_id":"erik-hoglund-primordial-figure","title":"Erik Höglund Primordial Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eA glass sculpture of a person, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edesigned in the 1960's by \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Erik Höglund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/erik-hoglund\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eErik Höglund\u003c\/a\u003e and produced by \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Boda\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/boda\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoda\u003c\/a\u003e glassworks, Sweden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErik Höglund is one of Sweden's most celebrated glass designers, and his popularity reached a sensational peak during the 1960's, around the time of this figure's creation. This seemingly naive character is distinctly Höglund's work, who took inspiration from simple shapes and primordial forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is part of a series which includes figures and animals of different shapes, sizes and colours. The lilac colour is particularly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42302103060694,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Vintage-Scandinavian-Figure-by-Erik-Hoglund.jpg?v=1642266848"},{"product_id":"erkkitapio-siiroinen-amber-locomotive-bottle","title":"Erkkitapio Siiroinen Amber Locomotive Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn amber 'Veturipullo' (Locomotive Bottle) by designer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/erkkitapio-siiroinen\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Erkkitapio Siiroinen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eErkkitapio Siiroinen\u003c\/a\u003e, produced circa 1970 for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/riihimaen-lasi-oy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Riihimäen Lasi Oy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRiihimäki glassworks\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collectible bottle was produced in many colours, and was designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the railway between Riihimäki and St. Petersburg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle has been made from rich amber glass, and takes on the form of a steam train.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riihimäen Lasi Oy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42302253007062,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Riihimaki-Erkkitapio-Siiroinen-Locomotive-Bottle-Amber.jpg?v=1642267193"},{"product_id":"erik-hoglund-abstract-animal-paperweight","title":"Erik Höglund Abstract Animal Paperweight","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn abstract paperweight by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/erik-hoglund\" title=\"Erik Höglund\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eErik Höglund\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/boda\" title=\"Boda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoda\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis animal is composed of highly simplistic forms, but delivers plenty of character due to the nuance of the pose. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHöglund designed this series of paperweights, which includes mostly forms indicative of people, in the mid 1950's. They were produced for a short time making them rare and highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42304530120918,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Erik-Hoglund-Boda-Animal-Paperweight-Rare.jpg?v=1747471021"},{"product_id":"large-erik-hoglund-person-paperweight","title":"Erik Höglund Large Paperweight","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn abstract, large paperweight by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/erik-hoglund\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Erik Höglund\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eErik Höglund\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/boda\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBoda\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis heavy, hand-formed object is a highly simplistic shape which conveys the image of a figure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHöglund designed this series of paperweights in the mid 1950's. The collection consisted of 'people' in varying shapes and sizes, which were produced for just a short time making them highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42304670400726,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/files\/lead-image-erik-hoglund-large-modernist-peerson-paperweight-boda-sweden-1950s.jpg?v=1690808948"},{"product_id":"kaj-franck-harso-bowl","title":"Kaj Franck 'Harso' Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA  biomorphic 'Harso' (Gauze) bowl designed by \u003ca title=\"Kaj Franck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/glass\/kaj-franck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaj Franck\u003c\/a\u003e, Finland, 1953. The organic shape of the bowl was free-blown whilst the decorative pattern has been achieved using the ariel technique.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEssentially, a wave pattern is etched around the core of the piece. Overlaying the core is clear glass which has trapped air bubbles in the recesses of the etching beneath. The result is very effective, similar to a net being suspended in mid-air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough designed as an art piece, the thickness, quality of the glass, and the overall stability mean it could be used. For example, proportionally and colourwise, Nocellara olives would look fantastic served in this bowl.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/nuutajarvi-notsjo\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nuutajärvi Notsjö\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNuutajärvi Glassworks\u003c\/a\u003e produced this design, with the Model Number KF109, for 6 years, from 1953 to 58. This is an earlier example being hand etched with the date 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuutajärvi Notsjö","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42304784040150,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Finnish_Glass_Harso_Kaj_Franck_109B-owl.jpg?v=1746891614"},{"product_id":"male-erik-hoglund-people-decanter","title":"Erik Höglund Male People Decanter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Erik Höglund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/erik-hoglund\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eErik Höglund\u003c\/a\u003e's 'people' decanters were first made in 1955 at \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Boda\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/boda\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoda\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, and are arguably his most famous work. This large male variant is an early example from around 1957, and features an elongated neck \u0026amp; highly expressive face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHöglund became a key figure in the success of Swedish glass during the mid-20th Century. He developed his distinct style during the 1950's, taking inspiration from simple shapes \u0026amp; primordial forms. His work was often figural, and can be described as abstract, rustic and honest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42304859996374,"sku":"","price":230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Rare-Erik-Hoglund-Person-Decanter-Clear-1950s.jpg?v=1642266504"},{"product_id":"jens-quistgaard-acorn-box","title":"Jens Quistgaard Acorn Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA solid teak storage box carved into the form of an acorn, designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/jens-quistgaard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jens Quistgaard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJens Quistgaard\u003c\/a\u003e in 1960. \u003cspan\u003eToday, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis collectable container is an ideal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eway to store precious trinkets. However, it was \u003c\/span\u003edescribed in the original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/dansk-designs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dansk Designs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDansk\u003c\/a\u003e catalogue as a 'Condiment Box'. Presumably, the lidded vessel was initially intended to help beautify your table setting by hiding generic store bought jars of mustard, jam, etc... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJens Quistgaard was a seminal designer who greatly helped to popularise the 'Danish Modern' aesthetic during the 1950's and 60's. \u003cspan\u003eThe box features the early 'Four Ducks' mark and was only in production for a few years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dansk Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42305058635990,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Dansk-Designs-Teak-Acorn-Box-by-JensQuistgaard.jpg?v=1642267557"},{"product_id":"nuutajarvi-glassworks-giant-pitcher","title":"Nuutajärvi Glassworks Giant Pitcher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pitcher of tremendous proportions made by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/nuutajarvi-notsjo\" title=\"Nuutajärvi Notsjö\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNuutajärvi Glassworks\u003c\/a\u003e, in their amber-brown colour, circa 1955. Having seen a stickered version of this giant jug, we can assuredly attribute it to the Nuutajärvi factory, Finland. However, we are still to find evidence confirming the designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe straight-sided sections, one small \u0026amp; one large, that make up the the upper and lower parts, respectively, bare strong resemblance to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/object\/H_2014-8024-173\" title=\"British Museum - Saara Hopea 1618\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaara Hopea's Model 1618 jug\u003c\/a\u003e -which won a silver medal at the Milan Triennale of 1954. The flat top edge, shape of the lip and ergonomic handle also match \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHopea's jug of 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuutajärvi Notsjö","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42305336410326,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Large_Nuutajarvi_Notsjo_Glass_Jug_Finland.jpg?v=1642964972"},{"product_id":"walter-bosse-scottish-terrier-corkscrew","title":"Walter Bosse Scottish Terrier Corkscrew","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA whimsical brass corkscrew in the form of a Scottish Terrier. This Scottie dates from the 1950's and was designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/walter-bosse\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walter Bosse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWalter Bosse\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/baller-austria\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Baller Austria\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHerta Baller\u003c\/a\u003e, Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWalter Bosse is best known for his playful 'black-golden' line of patinated brass animals. Early examples, like this, are revered for their quality of design and manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncluded with this purchase is the tiny Walter Bosse puppy, photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baller Austria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42305360265430,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/walter-bosse-baller-austria-dog-corkscrew.jpg?v=1642268457"},{"product_id":"walter-bosse-monkey-corkscrew","title":"Walter Bosse Monkey Corkscrew","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA playful brass corkscrew in the form of a monkey. This corkscrew dates from the 1950's and was designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/walter-bosse\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walter Bosse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWalter Bosse\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/baller-austria\" title=\"Baller Austria\"\u003eHerta Baller\u003c\/a\u003e, Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWalter Bosse is best known for his whimsical 'black-golden' line of patinated brass animals. Early examples, like this, are revered for their quality of design and manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baller Austria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42305387725014,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/walter-bosse-baller-austria-corkscrew-monkey.jpg?v=1642268309"},{"product_id":"erik-hoglund-tall-female-paperweight","title":"Erik Höglund Tall Paperweight","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn abstract, large paperweight by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/erik-hoglund\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Erik Höglund\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eErik Höglund\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/boda\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBoda\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis handmade object is a highly simplistic form which conveys the image of a female figure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHöglund designed this series of paperweights in the mid 1950's. The collection consisted of 'people' in varying shapes and sizes, which were produced for just a short time making them highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42305664286934,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/erik-hoglund-early-female-paperweight-sweden.jpg?v=1644789003"},{"product_id":"kaj-franck-sargasso-vase","title":"Kaj Franck 'Sargasso' Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA footed goblet-shaped vase from the 'Sargasso' series designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/glass\/kaj-franck\"\u003eKaj Franck\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca title=\"Nuutajärvi Notsjö\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/nuutajarvi-notsjo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNuutajärvi Notsjö\u003c\/a\u003e, 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name for this series relates to the Sargasso Sea. However, as this unique body of water is known for its calmness and clarity, Frank's inspiration was more precisely Sargassum, the genus of seaweed which also characterises the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brown seaweed has berry-like air bubbles which match the pockets of air trapped in Franck's Sargasso designs, created by soda inclusions. The shape of the vase is turn mould blown, whilst the collared rim is hand-formed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuutajärvi Notsjö","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42305677099222,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/files\/Arabia_Finland_Nuutajarvi_Sargasso_Kaj_Franck_6e4a7a62-8e6d-4d75-a518-c4bd5b1b2bc4.jpg?v=1702147031"},{"product_id":"bertil-vallien-blue-series-large-vase","title":"Bertil Vallien 'Blue Series' Large Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003ePieces from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/bertil-vallien\" title=\"Bertil Vallien\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBertil Vallien\u003c\/a\u003e's imaginative \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e'Blå Serien' (Blue Series) perfectly encapsulate the joy and excitable optimism of the 1960's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial vase was designed in 1965 by Vallien at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/boda\" title=\"Boda\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoda\u003c\/a\u003e-Åfors, Sweden. It displays well due to the undulating form and rich blue colour, and will accommodate a large bunch of flowers with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boda-Åfors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42305967718614,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/bertil-vallien-bla-serien-large-vase.jpg?v=1642265552"},{"product_id":"erik-hoglund-stout-carborundum-vase","title":"Erik Höglund Small Carborundum Vase","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn early 'Carborundum' vase by \u003ca title=\"Erik Höglund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/erik-hoglund\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eErik Höglund\u003c\/a\u003e, designed circa 1955 for \u003ca title=\"Boda\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/boda\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoda\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis vase is part of an experimental series in which silicon carbide was added to the furnace, creating a shimmering iridescence within the blue-grey glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe series was first presented to the public in 1956 as 'Blå Bubblor' (Blue Bubbles) and whilst well received was only in production for a short time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42306001109206,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Erik_Hoglund_Carborundum_Vase.jpg?v=1641496048"},{"product_id":"jens-quistgaard-chess-piece-peppermill","title":"Jens Quistgaard \"Chess Bishop\" Salt \u0026 Pepper Mill","description":"\u003cp\u003eA carved solid teak salt and pepper mill, reminiscent of a bishop chess piece, designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/jens-quistgaard\" title=\"Jens Quistgaard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJens Quistgaard\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/dansk-designs\" title=\"Dansk Designs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDansk\u003c\/a\u003e. Quistgaard designed his eminently collectable series of combination salt shaker \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epepper mills between the late 1950's and early 1960's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most of the mills in his circa 60 piece collection, this design holds salt in the top whilst the lower half grinds pepper. The object functions well but it is also very sculptural in shape. Satisfying both these criteria was crucial for Quistgaard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca title=\"Stig Guldberg's 2010 documentary on Quistgaard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2022555\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStig Guldberg's 2010 documentary on Quistgaard\u003c\/a\u003e the latter proclaims: \"The finished product must display harmony but its usefulness must not be affected just for the sake of making it pretty. Practical use and beauty of design must go hand in hand.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dansk Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42306287665366,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Modernist_Jens_Quistgaard_Dansk_Chess_Peppermill_590dc427-0f2f-4464-9eba-b40894da409b.jpg?v=1653816960"},{"product_id":"gunnar-nylund-asi-hares-fur-vase","title":"Gunnar Nylund 'ASI' Hare's Fur Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant bud vase designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gunnar-nylund\" title=\"Gunnar Nylund\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGunnar Nylund\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" title=\"Rörstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1950's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNylund was the artistic director at Rörstrand for more than 30 years, in which time he helped to establish the factory as a leader in Scandinavian ceramics. Rörstrand were recognised for both their quality of craftsmanship and their output of gracefully refined vases, which usually feature a silky matte glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form of this vase is incredibly elegant and perfectly reflects Rörstrand's influential output of the 1950's. The form is fluid and beautifully proportioned. The unusual mouth is bowl-shaped, and sits upon a graceful swooping neck. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the shape and smooth glaze, this vase is both incredibly tactile \u0026amp; undeniably exquisite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42306925035734,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/rorstrand-sweden-as1-vase-gunnar-nylund.jpg?v=1642267340"},{"product_id":"jens-quistgaard-hourglass-salt-pepper-mill","title":"Jens Quistgaard \"Hourglass\" Salt \u0026 Pepper Mill","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA carved solid teak salt and pepper mill, reminiscent of a hourglass, designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/jens-quistgaard\" title=\"Jens Quistgaard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJens Quistgaard\u003c\/a\u003e and made in Denmark by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/dansk-designs\" title=\"Dansk Designs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDansk\u003c\/a\u003e. Quistgaard designed his eminently collectable series of combination salt shaker\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epepper mills between the late 1950's and early 1960's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike most of the mills in his circa 60 piece collection, this design holds salt in the top whilst the lower half grinds pepper. The object functions fantastically but it is also a very sculptural piece. Satisfying both these criteria was crucial for Quistgaard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2022555\/\" title=\"Stig Guldberg's 2010 documentary on Quistgaard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStig Guldberg's 2010 documentary on Quistgaard\u003c\/a\u003e, the latter proclaims: \"The finished product must display harmony but its usefulness must not be affected just for the sake of making it pretty. Practical use and beauty of design must go hand in hand.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dansk Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42306927624406,"sku":"","price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Rare-Mid-Century-Modern-Teak-Peppermill-Dansk-Designs-model-hourglass-diablo-JHQ-IHQ.jpg?v=1662308820"},{"product_id":"gunnar-nylund-miniature-striped-vase","title":"Gunnar Nylund Miniature Striped Vase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA miniature vase designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gunnar-nylund\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gunnar Nylund\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGunnar Nylund\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rörstrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the 1950's and 60's Rörstrand produced miniature vases, inspired by antique Chinese ceramics, to demonstrate their craftsmanship and technical capability. \u003c\/span\u003eThis exquisite, beautifully hand-painted vase is less typical of Rörstrands miniature output, as most featured one of many \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'hares fur' glazes for which the factory is well known. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGunnar Nylund was the artistic director at Rörstrand for more than 30 years, in which time he helped to establish the factory as a leader in Scandinavian ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42307347087574,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/striped-black-white-rorstrand-miniature-gunnar-nylund.jpg?v=1676147072"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-35-miniature-handled-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Miniature Handled Vase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA delicate miniature handled vase by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarl Harry-Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThroughout the 1950's and 60's Rörstrand produced miniature vases, inspired by antique Chinese ceramics, to demonstrate their craftsmanship and technical capability. \u003c\/span\u003eThis exquisite example features a light olive 'hare's fur' glaze. The piece is reminiscent of an amphora, but in miniature proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42311766343894,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/carl-harry-stalhane-haresfur-hankelvase.jpg?v=1641576145"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-cat","title":"Susan Parkinson Black Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elongated sculpture of a seated cat, designed and made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e at her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/parkinson-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Parkinson Pottery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epottery\u003c\/a\u003e in Brabourne Lees, Kent, circa 1955.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleek ornament is slip-cast porcelain. On top of the white ceramic, Susan has rendered the unique features of the cat in black glaze, by method of wax resist and sgraffito. The fluidity yet precision of her lines result in a brilliantly characterful depiction of this animal. A wonderful example of Modernist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBritish studio pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42311921696982,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Cat-sat-with-feet-together-looking-suspicious-designed-by-susan-parkinson-for-richard-parkinson-pottery-ltd.jpg?v=1641579044"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-miniature-brown-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Miniature Blue Vase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA miniature vase by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rörstrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis charming, deep brown vase features highlights of sky \u0026amp; mid blue, which flow over the subtly ribbed body to form a softly striped glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRörstrand produced miniature vases, inspired by antique Chinese ceramics, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThroughout the 1950's and 60's to demonstrate their craftsmanship and technical capability. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42311953809622,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/mid-century-miniature-vase-by-rorstrand-sweden-chs.jpg?v=1641579659"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-miniature-squat-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Miniature Squat Vase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shape of this deep brown glossy vase is reminiscent of an antique Chinese brush pot. It features a high-contrast detail around the shoulder and rim. This piece was designed by \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" title=\"Rörstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRörstrand produced miniature vases, often inspired by Chinese ceramics, Throughout the 1950's and 60's to demonstrate their craftsmanship and technical capability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42312064401622,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/scandinavian-carl-harry-stalhane-vase-rorstrand.jpg?v=1676315514"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-robin","title":"Susan Parkinson Robin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA slip-cast white porcelain figurine of a plump Robin, modeled and decorated in black glaze by \u003ca title=\"Susan Parkinson\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e. The Robin, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eModel 74, was designed by Susan following the success and popularity of the 'Mouse' figurine, designed especially for a shop in Mousehole, Cornwall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter WWII, tourism \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrew exponentially in mid-twentieth century Britain. In 1957, in response to the expansion of the gift shop market, Susan designed this Robin and a Wren. Both birds are as charming \u0026amp; characterful as the picturesque holiday villages they were likely sold in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42312351547606,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/side-profile-of-robin-bird-model-71-design-features-sleek-modernist-shape-susan-parkinson_61734ef8-0745-4c36-acf7-a9dc728ba1d5.jpg?v=1678642307"},{"product_id":"bertil-vallien-goat-chambersticks","title":"Bertil Vallien Goat Chambersticks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of goat candle holders designed by \u003ca title=\"Bertil Vallien\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/bertil-vallien\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBertil Vallien\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca title=\"Boda\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/boda\"\u003eBoda\u003c\/a\u003e Glassworks, Sweden, circa 1975. The main body of the glass goats are formed in a mould, whilst the horns are applied by hand.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese highly idiosyncratic candlesticks are quintessential of Vallien's work. Although he has designed hundreds of pieces for domestic use, Vallien is more of a sculptor who works in glass, rather than a designer of glassware. One of his biggest inspirations are the innumerable myths and legends of Sweden, and in other cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goat depicted in these candlesticks is specifically the Yule goat, whose origin dates back to ancient Pagan festivals. In Sweden, some believe the Yule goat to be an invisible spirit that appears before Christmas to make sure that holiday preparations are being done correctly. The goat eventually took on the role of a gift giver and is sometimes seen in place of, or alongside, Santa. A popular Christmas prank is to make a Yule goat out of straw or wood and then place it in a neighbour’s home without them noticing; the pranked family are then obliged to get rid of it in the same way!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42312731623638,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Bertil-Vallien-Boda-Goat-Candlesticks_d8b1c152-9794-4257-9e39-0b998a4464dc.jpg?v=1644788004"},{"product_id":"jacob-bang-substantial-opaline-decanter","title":"Jacob Bang Large Opaline Decanter","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn enormous conical decanter by \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Jacob Bang\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/jacob-bang\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJacob Bang\u003c\/a\u003e, hand-blown in milk glass with a teak stopper and rattan grip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis decanter was designed in 1957 as part of Jacob Bang's 'Opaline' series, which includes decanters, carafes and glasses all produced in an opaque white glass. Variations of each design were produced, and examples with the applied rattan collar are the most desirable amongst collectors. The warm, organic colours of both the vintage rattan and hand-lathed teak stopper are in harmonious contrast with the white glass, making this exceedingly tall form a striking yet sophisticated decorative object. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacob Bang is regarded as one of Denmark's first industrial designers. His long career was instrumental in the success of Danish design from the Art Deco period up until the Modernism of the 1950's and 60's. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kastrup Glasværk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42316354683094,"sku":"","price":290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Large-Holmegaard-Opaline-Decanter-Jacob-Bang.jpg?v=1641678966"},{"product_id":"oiva-toikka-marsh-duck","title":"Oiva Toikka 'Marsh Duck'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fantastic example of an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/oiva-toikka\" title=\"Oiva Toikka\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOiva Toikka\u003c\/a\u003e Bird by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/nuutajarvi-notsjo\" title=\"Nuutajärvi Notsjö\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNuutajärvi Glassworks\u003c\/a\u003e, Finland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOiva Toikka is arguably most famous for an extensive and popular series of glass birds he designed for Nuutajärvi Glassworksover a 40 year period, most of which were inspired by real species of bird found in the wild. This bird, specifically a Marsh Duck, was made by a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emaster glassblower in 1991. Unusually, its body has been blown using Neodymium \/ Alexandrite glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the presence of Neodymium oxide in the glass, the duck changes colour in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edifferent lighting conditions. It appears lilac (or sometimes pink) in natural sunlight or incandescent light, and smoky blue in fluorescent or white light. With this feature being self-regulating, it would act as an extra, hidden, surprise for someone who receives this collectible as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuutajärvi Notsjö","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42316424839382,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/mood-shot-of-collectable-oiva-toikka-alexandrite-iittala-nuutajarvi-finland.jpg?v=1642276797"},{"product_id":"nanny-still-pompadour-vase-candlestick","title":"Nanny Still 'Pompadour' Vase Candlestick","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tall, jubilantly shaped 'Pompadour' vessel designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/nanny-still\" title=\"Nanny Still\"\u003eNanny Still\u003c\/a\u003e, 1966. This piece is olive green and clear cased glass, and was produced at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/riihimaen-lasi-oy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Riihimäen Lasi Oy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRiihimäki Glassworks\u003c\/a\u003e, Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hooped form of this design not only captures the spirit of the late-1960s but allows the vessel to be multifunctional. This piece can be used as a vase or is perfectly shaped to accommodate dinner candles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riihimäen Lasi Oy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318380957910,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/1960s-finnish-glass-candlestick.jpg?v=1641733369"},{"product_id":"vicke-lindstrand-filigree-vase","title":"Vicke Lindstrand Filigree Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-blown vase was designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/vicke-lindstrand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vicke Lindstrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVicke Lindstrand\u003c\/a\u003e in 1956 for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/kosta\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kosta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKosta\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, and utilises the Venetian filigree technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft, organic form of this thick-walled vase is enhanced with white and aubergine filigree stripes that twist gracefully around the whole piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindstrand was a key figure and pioneer in 20th Century Scandinavian design, and this piece is typical of his works in glass which often feature a gently modernist organic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kosta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318564360406,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/swedish-filigree-vase-kosta-vicke-lindstrand-1259.jpg?v=1648300548"},{"product_id":"erik-hoglund-heavy-block-ashtray","title":"Erik Höglund Heavy Brick Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/erik-hoglund\" title=\"Erik Höglund\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eErik Höglund\u003c\/a\u003e vessel brick with a stylised bull motif stamped into the bowl. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHöglund designed a number of small dishes in 1957, each with a stamped motif and usually depicting an animal or face. These playful, colourful trays are some of the most well-known objects produced at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/boda\" title=\"Boda\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoda\u003c\/a\u003e glassworks in Sweden. This ashtray is related to these much-loved items, but an unusually large and heavy example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exaggerated form has been poured into a mould and then hand-worked to create grooves at the rim. The depth of this item allows it also to be sturdily placed on its side, to display the image within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis object is very characteristic of Erik Höglunds work. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHe developed his distinct style during the 1950's, taking inspiration from the simple forms found in primordial artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319188918486,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/erik-hoglund-brick-ashtray.jpg?v=1641755412"},{"product_id":"erik-hoglund-rabbit-paperweight","title":"Erik Höglund Rabbit Paperweight","description":"\u003cp\u003eA block of glass in the form of a Rabbit's head by the \u003ca title=\"Boda\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/boda\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoda\u003c\/a\u003e Glassworks, Sweden. The design of this paperweight, by \u003ca title=\"Erik Höglund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/erik-hoglund\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eErik Höglund\u003c\/a\u003e, is honest and very tactile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA face can been distinguished but the overall representation of the animal is abstract. Like the majority of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHöglund's\u003c\/span\u003e experimental work, the creature is chunky, rounded and rustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holes created for the mouth, eyes and nose have been swiftly gouged and plainly reveal this design's origin as a hand carved wooden sculpture. Once cast in brilliantly clear glass, the object takes on the presence of an artefact from a prehistoric culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42332019196118,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Strange-Hare-or-Rabbit-Crystal-Desk-Ornament.jpg?v=1642282360"},{"product_id":"kaj-franck-usva-vase","title":"Kaj Franck 'Usva' Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece was designed by \u003ca title=\"Kaj Franck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/glass\/kaj-franck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaj Franck\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Nuutajärvi Notsjö\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/nuutajarvi-notsjo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNuutajärvi Notsjö\u003c\/a\u003e, Finland, in 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranck was paramount in the development of Finland's modern aesthetic during the mid-20th century. He is best known for his utilitarian wares, most of which are still influencing product design today whilst remaining thoroughly modern after 70 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaj Franck is less known for his art pieces, such as this vase. The organic shape of this piece encapsulates a Modernist aesthetic whilst being completely considerate to the material, glass; exploiting the material's unique properties in the best way possible. The shape of this vase allows light to be refracted and bounced around the piece, creating rainbows and shadows within. The stunning visual effect is further amplified by the impressive clarity of the glass itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuutajärvi Notsjö","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42349920518358,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/finnish-modernist-glass-vase-kaj-franck.jpg?v=1665220907"},{"product_id":"gunnar-nylund-birka-vase","title":"Gunnar Nylund 'Birka' Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e A tall, torpedo shaped 'Birka' vase by \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Gunnar Nylund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gunnar-nylund\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGunnar Nylund\u003c\/a\u003e for the Swedish ceramic factory \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name 'Birka' refers to the glaze on this vase. The shape, which is model number 5, was also used for the 'Alpina' (gray\/blue glaze) and 'Rubus' (blue\/brown glaze) series. These 3 series of glazes share the same forms and were all designed in 1965. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Birka' glaze itself is visually very detailed, and features hundreds of organic lines in many hues of yellow and brown. The surface is predominately matte but particular areas do have lustre. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSome refer to the 'Birka' glaze as \"owl's feathers\", and although smooth to the touch, the glaze appears highly textural. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42352989569238,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/close-up-of-amazingly-textured-brown-glaze-named-owls-feathers-by-gunnar-nylund.jpg?v=1765315429"},{"product_id":"paolo-venini-inciso-paperweight","title":"Paolo Venini 'Inciso' Paperweight","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis abstract modernist paperweight was handmade at the Venini workshop, Murano, Italy, around 1960. It belongs to \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Paolo Venini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/paolo-venini\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePaolo \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Paolo Venini\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/paolo-venini\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVenini\u003c\/a\u003e's 'Inciso' series, in which glass items are wheel-engraved to create a textural frosted surface. This laborious process lends the item an almost ethereal quality, and results in each piece being very tactile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCased within the centre of the cube-like, textured shell is a globule of teal glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Venini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42353427775702,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/1960s-murano-glass-paperweight-paolo-venini-inciso.jpg?v=1642358045"},{"product_id":"stig-lindberg-faience-leaf-dish","title":"Stig Lindberg Faience Leaf Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe success of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/stig-lindberg\" title=\"Stig lindberg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStig Lindberg\u003c\/a\u003e's ceramic works for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gustavsberg\" title=\"Gustavsberg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGustavsberg\u003c\/a\u003e is that each whimsical item retains the jubilant and eccentric characteristics of the designer himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStig Lindberg is one of Sweden's most important and prolific designers, working across ceramics, texiles and illustration. His highly individual style was not only an instant success, but also seminal in the development of Sweden's modern aesthetic during the mid 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis leaf-shaped dish dates from the 1950's, and displays the unique characteristics of Lindberg's work that have ensured his enduring popularity. The playful shape has been hand-decorated with glazes and oxides in an abstract green 'tadpoles' design. The dish has an applied branch detail, which has been hand-decorated with a bark effect. This highly decorative and joyful object is also functional, being ideal to serve snacks to friends on a special occasion. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gustavsberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42353609638102,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/stig-lindberg-faience-leaf-dish-gustavsberg-sweden.jpg?v=1647178737"},{"product_id":"rye-pottery-trio-of-vases-w-sgraffito","title":"Rye Pottery Trio of Vases w. Sgraffito","description":"\u003cp\u003eA trio of vases decorated using the sgraffito technique, designed and made at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rye-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rye Pottery\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRye Pottery\u003c\/a\u003e, England, circa 1953. Charmingly, the form of each of the vessels has been designed to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eaccommodate a different flower arrangement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tallest cylindrical vessel has an uninterrupted wide-mouth for a conventional bouquet. Whilst the mouth of the smallest straight sided vase closes in on to itself to form a smaller opening for a spray of flowers. Smaller still is the mouth of the hourglass shaped vase which could be described as a bud vase, intended to hold a single, stemmed flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vases also differ in colour but they are united by the Sgraffito decoration in their respective pink, green, and black glaze. All the vases have first had a white \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etin-glaze applied to them, then their unique colour has been applied all over the exterior area. Finally, lines have been scratched through to the white glaze beneath. 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His highly individual style was not only an instant success, but also seminal in the development of Sweden's modern aesthetic during the mid 20th century. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis elongated leaf-shaped dish dates from the 1950's, and displays the unique characteristics of Lindberg's work that have ensured his enduring popularity. The playful shape has been hand-decorated with glazes and oxides in a green and white striped design, almost emulating the skin of a marrow or cucumber. This highly decorative and joyful object is also functional, being ideal to serve snacks to friends on a special occasion. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gustavsberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42353722261718,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/long-leaf-dish-by-stig-lindberg-gustavsberg-sweden.jpg?v=1676318361"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-handled-teal-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Handled Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA turquoise handled vase designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rörstrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rörstrand factory are \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erevered for their exciting glazes and elegant shapes. This small vase dates from around 1960; a time when the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efactory were leading the development of Sweden's modern aesthetic in ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth, matte glaze on this vase is a light turquoise colour, with dappled areas of dark brown and charcoal. The handled form has the model number 'SXC'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42404588290262,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/rorstrand-handled-vase-jug-carl-harry-stalhane.jpg?v=1642854978"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-miniature-green-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Miniature Green Vase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA vibrant miniature vase by \u003ca title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThroughout the 1950's \u0026amp; 60's Rörstrand produced miniature vases, inspired by ancient Chinese ceramics, to demonstrate their craftspersonship and technical capabilities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis exquisite squat vessel features a glossy glaze in a saturated pea green colour. In shape, colour and shine, the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evase is atypical of Rörstrands miniature output as most featured one of their many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'hares fur' glazes, for which the factory is well known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42404662182102,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/bright-green-glossy-vase-chs-rorstrand-carl-harry-stalhane.jpg?v=1676311238"},{"product_id":"glyn-colledge-trio-of-sycamore-vessels","title":"Glyn Colledge Trio of 'Sycamore' Vessels","description":"\u003cp\u003eA trio of vessels in the 'Sycamore' pattern designed by \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Glyn Colledge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/glyn-colledge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGlyn Colledge\u003c\/a\u003e, circa 1960. All three of these robust shapes are hand painted stoneware objects. This is what Colledge is best remembered for. However, having only been in production between 1963 \u0026amp; 65, examples of this pattern are \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erare\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch more frequently seen are 'Glyn Ware' and 'Glynbourne Ware', produced in the 1960s \u0026amp; 70s. These fluid patterns, inspired by British flora \u0026amp; folk art, show the influence of Glyn's\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etutor (from 1933), \u003ca title=\"Biography of Gordon Forsyth (1879-1952)\" href=\"https:\/\/grayspottery.co.uk\/designers\/gordon-forsyth\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGordon Forsyth\u003c\/a\u003e -the renowned ceramicist \u0026amp; educator who, at \u003ca title=\"The History of Burslem School of Art\" href=\"https:\/\/burslemart.wordpress.com\/about\/page\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBurslem School of Art\u003c\/a\u003e, also taught \u003ca title=\"Biography of Susie Cooper (1902 - 1995)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.susiecooper.net\/biography.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Cooper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Biography of Clarice Cliff (1899-1972)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/articles\/art-deco-clarice-cliff\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClarice Cliff\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca title=\"Biography of Charlotte Rhead (1885-1947)\" href=\"https:\/\/pottery-english.com\/charlotte-rhead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCharlotte Rhead\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn comparison to the leafy series mentioned above, the 'Sycamore' pattern is more greatly concerned with the aesthetics of mid-twentieth century Modernism. The hand painted and hand incised sgraffito decoration, features vibrantly coloured shapes inspired by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eatomic particles and patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough inspired by the precise geometric forms found in science, this pattern is also warm and charming thanks to the honesty of the designs' application. Lines are allowed to be irregularly placed and thicker blobs of glaze are crackled. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denby Langley Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42405320687830,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/group-shot-of-3-sycamore-vases-produced-from-1963-until-1965-glyn-colledge.jpg?v=1676315897"},{"product_id":"jim-malone-yunomi","title":"Jim Malone Yunomi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wheel thrown cylindrical vessel with a slight waist and foot by \u003ca title=\"Jim Malone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/jim-malone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJim Malone\u003c\/a\u003e, Ainstable, England, circa 1989. The stoneware object, made by one of Britain's foremost potters, is inspired by and can be referred to as a yunomi, a style of Japanese drinking cup.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eabsence of a handle and the astonishingly ergonomic shape of this vessel are in keeping with traditional yunomi which are intended to be cradled in your hands to savour the warmth and aroma of your drink. Adding to the tactility of this piece are the creamy hakeme slip and the rust decoration in iron oxide. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakeme, defined as ‘brush stroke’ in Japanese, is the technique of applying a coat of slip with a hard bristled brush. In this instance, thick slip has been harshly applied but although it is textured it remains even and smooth to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jim Malone Pottery, Ainstable","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42405832720598,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/jim-malone-grey-studio-pottery-vase.jpg?v=1690143643"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/collections\/Sold-logo-for-sold-collection-image.jpg?v=1675603383","url":"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/sold.oembed?page=7","provider":"Art \u0026 Utility","version":"1.0","type":"link"}