An Overview of Bertil Vallien’s Tornado Series
Bertil Vallien (1938–) has designed many classics for the Swedish glassworks in Åfors, Boda, and Kosta. One of the most well-known series is Tornado from 1983. It consists of six vases and two bowls with colorful threads on an oily surface. Which of Bertil’s Tornado pieces is your favorite?
Vase (model 48278), height 5 cm / 2.0 in
Vase (model 48279), height 11 cm / 4.3 in
Vase (model 48280), height 18 cm / 7.1 in
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Vase (model 48281), height 24 cm / 9.4 in
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Vase (model 48285), height 6 cm / 2.6 in
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Vase (model 48286), height 8 cm / 3.3 in
Bowl (model 58279), diameter 12 cm / 4.7 in
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Bowl (model 58280), diameter 15 cm / 5.9 in
Lower side of vase with signature and serial number
