Decorative Accents

The Crackle Bowl is inspired by frozen ice that has just cracked. The design influence is from the convergence of hotglass and cold water that creates a crackled finish. The designer wanted to create a surfacereminiscent of frozen, crusted ice. A crunchy, crackling feel. The techniqueis old, but the designer uses it in her own personal way. The Crackle series is hand made mouthblownin Kosta, Sweden by Desinger Åsa Jungnelius. It takes 12 artisan to create one piece. Ideal for functional bowl for fruit, bowl, and stand alone art piece.

Kjell has a penchant for designing challenging models and has a great respect for the glassblowers of Småland. Organic free forms fire the imagination. Colorful, playful and filled with bubbles. "The poppy flower is associated with Demeter - the Greek goddess of fertility and harvest. My inspiration comes from a poppy that just is opening... The colors symbolize the different color schemes of daylight, rain, frost and sun. The amazing shape with its unevenness and texture was somewhat of a challenge to make in glass"

The contrast black vase is an artistic expression by designer Anna Ehrner. The swirling lines and veils of color have become something of Anna's personal trademark - setting off and standing out against each other in elegant contrast and making every piece unique. Hand crafted in Europe. Ideal for gift, award or home décor.

The Carat collection is based on a contemporary interpretation of the traditional cut glass for which Orrefors is world-renowned. Carat Vase Lower Cut has an asymmetrical motif at the base, which produces beautiful reflections of light in the crystal and provides contrast against the smooth glass. The vase is ideal for flowers with longer stems or bare branches. Designed in Sweden by Lena Bergström and made in Europe.

The low Limelight vase amber has a collar that perfectly frames and highlights any bouquet, and the shape of the vase makes it ideal for top-heavy flowers. Like all the items in the Limelight collection from Kosta Boda, this vase has the distinctive, textured base that optically reflects light. Designed in Sweden by Göran Wärff and Hand made in Europe.

Polaris Bowl from Orrefors is inspired by the frozen waves of the Arctic and Nordic Seas. The object, made of thick crystal, is functional as well as decorative and is excellent for etching, making it the perfect gift or award.