Topic: Question about Flygsfors Coquille Bowls

[NYC]

Hello,
 I have an art glass bowl that I bought off ebay listed as "Murano". However, since then, I have seen this type of art glass over and over but always called "Flygsfors Coquille". So I am wondering, did anyone else make these or copy these? Is the one I have Murano or Flygsfors?  Thanks

[langhaugh]

Hi NYC:  Yes, several companies have made bowls like this, some probably in homage to the Coquille line. There are quite a few Scandinavian companies, Magnor and Sea, for example, a Canadian, Lorraine, and probably several Murano companies. They're very hard to tell apart sometimes. Coquile seem always to be signed, and most often a white line separates the main colour from the rim of the bowl.

Yours doesn't look like Flygsfors. Is the red in the picture accurate and is there a layer of lattimo (white) glass underneath? You might also want to check out this thread http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,7576.0.html where Ivo adds Reijmyre, where the designer of Coquille, Paul Kedelv, worked after leaving Flygsfors. Someone form the US also added Erickson. I checked Pina's Fifties Glass and Erickson is a possibility, although the red seems a little strong for them.

Hope this helps

[Ivo]

If it is Flygsfors you'll most likely find that it is signed in full on the bottom. You'll also find that it has a white trail around the edge and the shape is much cleaner than any of the generic dishes out there - this is because they were designed.

This 1950s style pioneered by Flygsfors was very popular and triggered many companies to make these items. Among those various Murano companies, Empoli in Italy, Chalet in Canada, Luxval in Belgium, Leerdam (Meijdam) in Holland, Reijmyre Sweden and Bayel in France. I'm sure I forgot a few.

It would be good if someone (you?) could start collecting photographs of these and their stickers so we can get a clearer picture of who made what.

[NYC]

Thank you langhaugh and Ivo.  Yes it does seem like the Flygsfors are always signed and this one is not. It has no marking at all. It also does not have the white line around the edge. It is packed up in storage at the moment but from what I recall, the red is a very primary red. Not quite as coral looking as it appears in the photo(which is from the ebay seller whom I bought it from).
   I had no idea there were so many companies that made these. And yes, from now on, when ever I come across one, I will keep a copy of the photo of the bowl and the sticker or signature. Thank you both for your help.