Monica Bratt glass vase Reijmyre Glasbruk Sweden |
Beyond the particular shape, unique for 40s, noting the particular color - red single called "Kolmårdens red gold" and developed only Reijmyre. Formula remained secret (using cadmium and selenium) and especially technology (temperatures) because the slightest deviation / error leads to yellow or even black. This color is brand footprint Monica Bratt - from Reijmyre legendary designer who developed it.
The vase is hand blown and shaped 100%. It is a large vase.
Monica Bratt (1913-1961), to whom were dedicated studies and books ("Glass by Monica Bratt, designer at Glassworks Reijmyre During the years 1937-1958" Authors: Hedvig Hedqvist, Jan Erik Spirit Bjork - 1981), is a emblematic designer Reijmyre and early 'era stained glass "in the world.
He studied fine arts - painting - Academy of Art in Stockholm, then in Paris in England and Italy.
Monica Bratt had been brought as a designer at Reijmyre in 1937 to 24 years - when he was still a student at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Stockholm - and in the 50s had artistic director and designer providential for the company, its collections are high successful, ruby red and emerald green predominating in his creation, along with blue sapphire. Its success has placed the company "Reijmyre" in the 50s, in the same plane "Orrefos" which was No. 1 in the world.
Monica Bratt Reijmyre Kolmårdens red gold |
Monica Bratt Reijmyre Kolmårdens red gold |