Cobalt Blue Mid-Century Glass Vase by Göte Augustsson, Ruda Glasbruk, 1970s

Deep Cobalt Blue Mid-century Pressed Glass Vase "Cobolt" by Göte Augustsson / Ruda Glasbruk / Sweden / 1970s. This is a nice find. It does not have any chips or cracks. Ruda Glasbruk. Pressed Glass Vase "Cobolt" by Göte Augustsson. Elegant high quality retro vase crafted in Sweden in 1970s. Excellent vintage condition. Vase measures: Height: 16.5 cm / 6.5" Width: 12 cm / 4.72" Depth: 7 cm / 2.76" Weight: 1785 g / 3.94 lbs. Göte Augustsson / Ruda Glasbruk / Sweden. Göte Augustsson was a notable Swedish glass designer, best known for his work at Ruda Glasbruk. Here are some key details: Designer: Göte Augustsson. Manufacturer: Ruda Glasbruk, Sweden. Period: Active during the mid-20th century, particularly known for his designs from the 1960s. Notable Collections: Some of his famous series include Cobolt, Grön Rustik, Demant, Orient, and Selena. These collections often featured intricate designs and were made using the coal-cut technique, where decorations were carved into soft coal molds before being blown into glass. Ruda Glasbruk, where Augustsson worked, was founded in 1920 and closed in 1972. The factory was known for producing both pressed and blown household glass, as well as crystal glass.