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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Scandinavian Glass => Topic started by: Anne E.B. on May 11, 2008, 08:22:16 PM

Title: Tall Holmegaard candleholder & a knobbly Faglavik (?) vase
Post by: Anne E.B. on May 11, 2008, 08:22:16 PM

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9969
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9968

Bought today, this impressive 12" high Holmegaard candleholder which could be used as a vase if turned upside down.  Does anyone know the designer please?  Also, is it poss. to date it - may be from the label?

This one looks like a giant gerkin, or a green Dalek :)  I think this might be Faglavik Glasbruk, Sweden.  What does anyone think please?  I know that these are often described as Holmegaard on ebay, but then so is everything ::) ;D

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9967
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9966

TIA :)

Title: Re: Tall Holmegaard candleholder & a knobbly Faglavik (?) vase
Post by: Pinkspoons on May 11, 2008, 09:11:39 PM

The Holmegaard piece - I'm not familiar with the exact design, but stylistically it's pure Michael Bang, circa mid-late 1980s.

The green vase, I'd say likely Chinese or Empoli, but I think the former is most likely going on colour/finish.

Title: Re: Tall Holmegaard candleholder & a knobbly Faglavik (?) vase
Post by: Anne E.B. on May 11, 2008, 09:42:24 PM

Thanks Nic 8).  Hoped you would look in.

The "Dalek" was made in a 3 part mold.  Too well made for Chinese IMHO, but Empoli is always a possibility.