An Overview of Bertil Vallien’s Volcano 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 Volcano from 1981. It consists of four vases, two bowls, one oil lamp and one figurine with a swelling shape and oily surface. Which of Bertil’s Volcano pieces is your favorite?
Vase (model 48136), height 11 cm / 4.3 in
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Vase (model 48137), height 16 cm / 6.3 in
Vase (model 48138), height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Vase (model 48139), height 6 cm / 2.4 in
Bowl (model 58136), diameter 12 cm / 4.7 in
Bowl (model 58137), diameter 17 cm / 6.7 in
Figurine (model 98944), diameter 10 cm / 3.9 in
Oil lamp (model 68311), height 7 cm / 2.8 in
Lower side of vase with signature and serial number
