An Overview of Bertil Vallien’s Centilop Series

Bertil Vallien has designed many classics for the Swedish glassworks in Åfors, Boda, and Kosta. One of the most well-known series is Centilop from 1989. It consists of art glass: Vases, bowls, and sculptures. They were crafted by hand with rounded shapes and polychrome intertwined decors. Which of Bertil’s Centilop pieces is your favorite?

Vase (model 48816), height 8 cm / 3.1 in

Vase (model 48817), height 17 cm / 6.7 in

Vase (model 48824), height 24 cm / 9.4 in

Vase (model 48825), height 25 cm / 9.8 in

Bowl (model 58816), diameter 8 cm / 3.1 in

Bowl (model 58817), diameter 17 cm / 6.7 in

Bowl (model 58959), height 13 cm / 5.1 in

Sculpture (model 98959)

Lower side of a Centilop vase with signature and serial number