Bo Borgström for Åseda | Ruby Red Art Glass Decanter w/ Clear Stopper | Knobbly Swirls, Sommerso Base | Swedish MCM | Bold Mid-Century

Stunning ruby red Åseda decanter by Bo Borgström—swirled “knobbly” body, ruffled collar, and clear teardrop stopper. Bold Scandinavian mid-century art glass.

Details
Measurements: approx. 10" H (with stopper) × 4" W
Weight: ~3.3 lb (before packing)
Materials/Techniques: handblown art glass; ruby red body cased in clear (sommerso effect); applied ruffled collar; clear teardrop stopper
Form/Style: organic “knobbly” swirls with optic windows; polished base
Maker: Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden
Designer: Bo Borgström (active at Åseda from 1960; Royal Krona group 1975–77)
Era: 1960s–early 1970s Scandinavian moder
Uses: display decanter, bar cart statement, art glass collection centerpiece

Condition Grade: Very Good
Notes: Glass is clear and glossy with rich ruby color. Typical light shelf wear on base; tiny bubbles/handmade tooling marks. No chips or cracks seen on body or stopper. Ground stopper fits well (expect normal hand-fit variance).

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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

Collector’s Note
Bo Borgström’s work for Åseda Glasbruk is known for sculptural forms and saturated color. This ruby example showcases the studio’s dramatic swirled “knobbly” surface with clear casing and a luminous teardrop stopper—pure mid-century Scandinavian glamour. Åseda operated from 1947 and joined Royal Krona in 1975; Borgström began designing for the factory in 1960, making pieces from this era especially collectible.
20th Century Glass

Provenance & Notes
From a curated estate collection of mid-century art glass.

About the Maker
Åseda Glasbruk (Sweden, 1947–1977) produced innovative, colorful art glass. Designer Bo Borgström became the firm’s leading voice in the 1960s with bold organic designs now sought by MCM collectors.
20th Century Glass

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