An Overview of Bertil Vallien’s Meridian Series
Bertil Vallien has designed many classics for the Swedish glassworks in Åfors, Boda, and Kosta. One of the most well-known series is Meridian from 1989. It consists of art and utility glass: Bowls, vases, jugs, and cups. They were crafted by hand with swelling shapes, rolled-in blue color, and linear red decor. The series was manufactured until 1993. Which of Bertil’s Meridian pieces is your favorite?
Bowl (model 58937), diameter 14 cm / 5.5 in
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Bowl (model 58938), diameter 25 cm / 9.8 in
Bowl (model 58939), diameter 9 cm / 3.5 in
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Pitcher (model 89037), height 6,5 cm / 2.6 in
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Pitcher (model 89038), height 19 cm / 7.5 in
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Vas (model 98927), height 23 cm / 9.1 in
Vas (model 98928), height 21 cm / 8.3 in
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Vas (model 98929), height 7,5 cm / 3.0 in
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Cup (model 99038), height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Lower side of a Meridian object with signature and serial number
