Vintage opal glass vase Fortuna by Scandinavian designer Björn Weckström.
Crafted using Murano techniques with metal (copper, silver or even gold) sublimation in the glass. Sublimation is the process where a substance transitions from a solid to a gas state. In the realm of art glass, only the most exceptional masters possessed this technique.
Manufactured by Nuutajärvi glassworks, 1980s. Excellent vintage condition. Height: 10.5 cm.
Why buy vintage glass by Björn Wekström?
Weckström is known as a jeweler, sculptor, and designer, distinguished by his bold, charismatic, and unique style.
He gained fame for his series of space-age modernist jewelry for the company Lapponia. These designs were so successful that they became the official jewelry worn by Princess Leia in George Lucas's iconic film Star Wars.
Gold was one of Weckström’s favorite materials.
Weckström was the recipient of numerous awards, including Finland's highest honor, the Pro Finlandia medal. His works are part of the permanent collections in dozens of the world’s top museums and galleries, and his sculptures can be found in Helsinki and Italy.
