Strömberg Swedish Sommerso Glass Ashtray

Strömberg Swedish Sommerso Glass AshtrayThis signed Strmberg glass vessel, dated 1987, reflects the clarity and restraint of Swedish studio glass. Executed in the sommerso technique, a smoky grey inner core is suspended within a thick casing of clear crystal, creating depth and controlled light refraction. The compact cylindrical form is weighty and precisely resolved, with color treated as a structural element rather than ornament. Etched Stromberg 1987 to the base, it aligns with the

This signed Strömberg glass vessel, dated 1987, reflects the clarity and restraint of Swedish studio glass. Executed in the sommerso technique, a smoky grey inner core is suspended within a thick casing of clear crystal, creating depth and controlled light refraction. The compact cylindrical form is weighty and precisely resolved, with color treated as a structural element rather than ornament. Etched “Stromberg 1987” to the base, it aligns with the legacy of Strömbergshyttan and the broader Scandinavian modern tradition. 

Dimensions: 3" H × 3" W (approx.)
Style: Scandinavian Modern / Studio Glass
Materials & Techniques: Hand-blown layered glass; sommerso technique; acid-etched signature
Place of Origin: Sweden
Period: Dated 1987
Condition: Good vintage condition; light surface wear consistent with age
Markings: Etched “Stromberg 1987” to base