Winter Garden at Galleri Glas, Stockholm 2018. Click the picture for more info...

Pluto candle holder. Kosta Boda 2018.. Pluto candle holder Crystal and steel Design Lena Bergström Kosta Boda 2018

Pluto candle holder
Crystal and steel
Design Lena Bergström
Kosta Boda 2018

O-time watch. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors 2018.. O-time watch Cutted glass, steal and leather. Design Lena Bergström Orrefors 2018 / In collaboration with Ur & Penn. Buy O-time at www.uropenn.se “Ett armbandsur från Orrefors bör såklart ha ett glas med slipade fasetter”, säger designern Lena Bergström. Hon syftar givetvis på Orrefors långa tradition med den slipade kristallen. “Så jag koncentrerarade mig på… Continue reading →

O-time watch
Cutted glass, steal and leather.
Design Lena Bergström
Orrefors 2018 / In collaboration with Ur & Penn.

Buy O-time at www.uropenn.se

“Ett armbandsur från Orrefors bör såklart ha ett glas med slipade fasetter”, säger designern Lena Bergström. Hon syftar givetvis på Orrefors långa tradition med den slipade kristallen. “Så jag koncentrerarade mig på just glaset. Det skulle vara smycket på klockan.” I de elegant slipade fasetterna speglar sig omgivningen. Och beroende på valet av färg på urtavlan blir reflektionerna i fasetterna olika. Armbandet i läder och det rena urverket i stål binder samman känslan av exklusiva och tidlösa material. “Jag ville att armbandsuret skulle vara unisex, vackert och tidlöst. Helt enkelt en klocka jag själv vill ha.”

“A wristwatch from Orrefors should of course have a glass of cut facets,” says designer Lena Bergström. She obviously refers to Orrefors long tradition with cut crystal. “So I concentrated on the glass. It would be the jewelry on the watch.”In the elegantly ground facets, the surroundings reflect. And depending on the choice of color on the dial, the reflections in the facets are different. The leather bracelet and the clean steel ring make up the feel of exclusive and timeless materials. “I wanted the watchwrist to be unisex, beautiful and timeless. Simply a watch I want for myself.”

Basket rug. Lena Bergstöm. Design House Stockholm 2018.. Basket rug Handtufted carpet 100% wool, cotton backing. Design Lena Bergström Design House Stockholm 2018 See more of the Basket rugs at www.designhousestockholm.com The rug is entirely made by hand. The special technique of hand-tufting in different directions enhances the three-dimensional feel of Basket. Several threads in different colours creates the desired lustre. The rug… Continue reading →

Basket rug
Handtufted carpet 100% wool, cotton backing.
Design Lena Bergström
Design House Stockholm 2018

See more of the Basket rugs at www.designhousestockholm.com

The rug is entirely made by hand. The special technique of hand-tufting in different directions enhances the three-dimensional feel of Basket. Several threads in different colours creates the desired lustre. The rug is then carefully cut by hand into a tromp l’oeil graphic pattern that pays homage to Swedish handicraft traditions such as birch bark baskets and rucksacks. Sharp angles and soft transitions play the roles in a shadow play that is both illusion and reality. It comes in beige or grey and in four sizes but can be customized as a special order in other sizes.

Roses. Unique crystal for Kosta Boda 275th anniversary 2017.. Roses Unique crystal objects. Freehand Blown and Hand Cut. Design Lena Bergström. For the exhibition “Hommage – A tribute to Swedish Design”. Kosta Boda 275th anniversary. Suspending roses in glass is an old art. Rose globes could be found in nearly every Swedish home in the 1960s. Mona Morales-Schildt worked at Kosta from 1958 to… Continue reading →

Roses
Unique crystal objects.
Freehand Blown and Hand Cut.
Design Lena Bergström.
For the exhibition “Hommage – A tribute to Swedish Design”.
Kosta Boda 275th anniversary.

Suspending roses in glass is an old art. Rose globes could be found in nearly every Swedish home in the 1960s. Mona Morales-Schildt worked at Kosta from 1958 to 1971, and her elegant rose globes on tall stands were among the glassworks’ most beloved products. Now Lena Bergström has taken up the tradition. For the anniversary exhibition, Bergstrom has created a two-part globe for roses and a bottle of fragrance. Her rose globe has become a tiny spaceship or time capsule of glass for the flower that’s been found as far back as ancient Egyptian burial chambers. The fragrance bottle is unadorned and timeless. But it’s also full of air bubbles.

“I wanted the glass to bubble, just as it makes our emotions bubble! If there’s anything the world needs now, it’s love, and that means we want those emotions to live on like this.”

Well into the 20th century, Swedish glass was a man’s world. Mona Morales-Schildt broke new ground alongside Tyra Lundgren in the 1950s. Lena Bergström is one of our most productive and prize-winning successors to the original artists, and everyone who’s worked with her knows what an enthusiastic designer she is. Down-to-earth, but passionate in everything she does

And roses in a globe aren’t the end of the matter for Bergström. She will also be arriving at the anniversary exhibition with her arms full of dazzling roses! Shimmering red and pink roses in a giant format that literally stretched the glassworks’ talents to the breaking point.

“I’ve made some muscular, virile roses!” she says. “I like how they claim the space and fill up the room.”

Lena Bergström’s beautiful blood-red rose has become a hommage consisting of three unique specimens. Making them is a great challenge for everyone. They were sawn and ground in three sections with great precision, then glued together.

At a diameter of 43 cm, Bergström’s roses have become glorious symbols of the very best of our long history as a glassworks.

Carat crystal vases. Orrefors 2017.. Carat Crystal cut vases Design Lena Bergström Orrefors 2017 See more of the Carat collection here

Carat
Crystal cut vases
Design Lena Bergström
Orrefors 2017

See more of the Carat collection here

Sarek. Crystal and wood collection for Volvo Cars and Orrefors 2017.. Sarek Crystal and wood collection Design Lena Bergström Volvo Cars and Orrefors Glassworks 2017 Volvo Cars and Swedish glassmaker Orrefors have joined forces to create an exclusive crystal collection. Created by Lena Bergström – one of Sweden’s most acclaimed designers – and Volvo Cars’ award-winning design team, this handmade crystal glassware represents the best of… Continue reading →

Sarek
Crystal and wood collection
Design Lena Bergström
Volvo Cars and Orrefors Glassworks 2017

Volvo Cars and Swedish glassmaker Orrefors have joined forces to create an exclusive crystal collection. Created by Lena Bergström – one of Sweden’s most acclaimed designers – and Volvo Cars’ award-winning design team, this handmade crystal glassware represents the best of modern Scandinavian design.

“When I was growing up in the north of Sweden, we would go on walks in the woods and take food in small wooden boxes made of plaited birch bark, traditional to the area,” says Lena Bergström. “I used this distinctive diamond pattern as inspiration for the facets on these pieces.”

The clarity and sharpness of each piece owes much to the craftmanship of Orrefors. They also serve as a re ection of the clarity and precision of Volvo design. This latest collection marks the continuation of a collaboration that rst brought these renowned Swedish companies together in the creation of the crystal gear selector in Volvo’s Twin Engine hybrid cars.

“Fields” wool rugs and stools. Design House Stockholm 2017.. “Fields” wool rugs and stools. Design Lena Bergström. Design House Stockholm 2017. See more of the Fields collection at www.designhousestockholm.com

“Fields” wool rugs and stools.
Design Lena Bergström.
Design House Stockholm 2017.

See more of the Fields collection at www.designhousestockholm.com

Planets. Unique crystal by Lena Bergström for Orrefors Kosta Boda 2016.. Planets. Unique objects / Crystal bowls. Freehand Blown and Hand Cut. Approximate size Ø40 cm. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors Kosta Boda 2016. The first Planets in Lena Bergströms universe were created in 2001. Over the years new Planets has been added in various colours and shapes depending on the season and theme. The Planets are… Continue reading →

Planets.
Unique objects / Crystal bowls.
Freehand Blown and Hand Cut.
Approximate size Ø40 cm.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors Kosta Boda 2016.

The first Planets in Lena Bergströms universe were created in 2001.
Over the years new Planets has been added in various colours and shapes
depending on the season and theme.

The Planets are the result of a long-time collaboration between Lena
and the skillled glassblowers and mastercutters of Orrefors Kosta Boda.

”I want each Planet to be unique and beautiful. Like us humans.
We all come from one egg with different content and then we are cut
into different characters. We become our own small planets.”

Solo exhibition at Vessel Gallery, London 2016/17. Click the picture for more info..

Planets. Limited edition by Lena Bergström for Orrefors Kosta Boda 2016.. Planets. Limited objects / Crystal bowls. Freehand Blown and Hand Cut. Approximate size Ø21 cm. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors Kosta Boda 2016. A series of smaller size Planets made in a limited edition. ”I want the Planets to be unique and beautiful. Like us humans. We all come from one egg with different content and… Continue reading →

Planets.
Limited objects / Crystal bowls.
Freehand Blown and Hand Cut.
Approximate size Ø21 cm.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors Kosta Boda 2016.

A series of smaller size Planets made in a limited edition.

”I want the Planets to be unique and beautiful. Like us humans.
We all come from one egg with different content and then we are cut
into different characters. We become our own small planets.”

Planet. Unique crystal by Lena Bergström for Eurovision Song Contest 2016.. Planet. Unique crystal by Lena Bergström for Eurovision Song Contest 2016.

Planet. Unique crystal by Lena Bergström for Eurovision Song Contest 2016.

BADA. Lena Bergström. Klässbols Linneväveri 2014.. BADA. Bathroom concept with towels, bath towels and kimono in linnen. Design Lena Bergström. Klässbols Linneväveri 2014 (www.klassbols.se). 2014 Swedish Design Award finalist 2014 Formidable Design Prize finalist

BADA.
Bathroom concept with towels, bath towels and kimono in linnen.
Design Lena Bergström.
Klässbols Linneväveri 2014 (www.klassbols.se).

2014 Swedish Design Award finalist
2014 Formidable Design Prize finalist

Squeeze. Lena Bergström. Orrefors 1996.. Squeeze. Crysal vases and barware. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors 1997. Excellent Swedish Design Award 1997

Squeeze.
Crysal vases and barware.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors 1997.

Excellent Swedish Design Award 1997

Carat City Stoppers. Lena Bergström. Orrefors 2010..

Handbags in crystal. Lena Bergström. Orrefors 2009.. Handbags. Solid crystal with a stainless steel strap. Limited edition of 5. Freehand Blown and Hand Cut. Size 26 cm wide. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors 2009. “I have named the handbags after my mother, my sisters and myself. We are all very different with our very specific qualities, just like the handbags that are made… Continue reading →

Handbags.
Solid crystal with a stainless steel strap.
Limited edition of 5.
Freehand Blown and Hand Cut.
Size 26 cm wide.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors 2009.

“I have named the handbags after my mother, my sisters and myself.
We are all very different with our very specific qualities, just
like the handbags that are made out of the same mold but then cut
to different expressions.”

af Norrland. Handwoven carpet in linen. HV Atelje / Klässbols 2009. af Norrland Unique handwoven carpet in linen Design Lena Bergström HV Ateljé / Klässbols Linneväveri 2009 I samarbete med Klässbols Linneväveri och HV Ateljé har formgivaren Lena Bergström tillsammans med konstväverskan Carita Landstedts tagit fram en unik handvävd matta/ljudabsorbent. Mattan är vävd av de kanttrasor i lin som blir över när möbeltyget Norrland vävs hos… Continue reading →

af Norrland
Unique handwoven carpet in linen
Design Lena Bergström
HV Ateljé / Klässbols Linneväveri 2009

I samarbete med Klässbols Linneväveri och HV Ateljé har formgivaren Lena Bergström tillsammans med konstväverskan Carita Landstedts tagit fram en unik handvävd matta/ljudabsorbent. Mattan är vävd av de kanttrasor i lin som blir över när möbeltyget Norrland vävs hos Klässbols Linneväveri i Värmland. ”Jag ville ta vara på dessa fina lintrasor som annars slängs”, säger Lena Bergstöm. “Och genom Caritas hantverkskicklighet har de förvandlats till något unikt och vackert!”
 

Avanti. Lena Bergström. Orrefors 2009.. Avanti. Crystal stemware. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors 2009. 2009 Ambiente Design Award, Decoration Germany.

Avanti.
Crystal stemware.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors 2009.

2009 Ambiente Design Award, Decoration Germany.

Norrland. Upholstery fabric in pure linen. Klässbols 2006.. Norrland Upholstery fabric in pure linen. Design Lena Bergström. Klässbols Linneväveri 2006. 2006 ELLE Interiör Design Award 2006 Swedish Design Award finalist The Norrland collection is the result of a long and puposeful collaboration betweenKlässbols Linneväveri and the designer Lena Bergström. The qualities and possibilities of the linen has been the main thread for the… Continue reading →

Norrland
Upholstery fabric in pure linen.
Design Lena Bergström.
Klässbols Linneväveri 2006.

2006 ELLE Interiör Design Award
2006 Swedish Design Award finalist

The Norrland collection is the result of a long and puposeful collaboration betweenKlässbols Linneväveri and the designer Lena Bergström. The qualities and possibilities of the linen has been the main thread for the work thathas grown out of the looms in Klässbol.

At a distance the low-voicedpatterns of Norrland creates single colours. But when you get closer new patters will appear. ”The strong and graphical characteristics of Norrland ( the northern swedish landscape ) has been my inspiration”, says Lena who grew up in Norrland.

Ever since the early 20’s has the raw material flax and its refinement directed theJohansson family in Klässbol. Their determination and humble belief in quality, their balance between old handicraft and new techniques, their beliefs in what they are doingand that it is the right thing, has spun threads far longer than to the border of Sweden.

Napkins and tablecloths from the little village in Värmland have for several years beenused at the prestigious Nobel feast. Swedish as well as Norwegian embassies worldwide choose products from Klässbols. They are purveyors to HM the King of Sweden, they have been given the honourable task of hand-weaving the very special royal tablecloth.

“The genuine craftmanship and quality philosophy at Klässbols has been developed by generations. It is rare today and very inspiring for me as a designer. And the linnen as material is fantastic. Like the gold and silver of textiles.”

Puck crystal votive. Lena Bergström. Orrefors 1997.. Puck. Crystal votive. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors 1997. 1999 Excellent Swedish Design Award.

Puck.
Crystal votive.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors 1997.

1999 Excellent Swedish Design Award.

Prismi. Lena Bergström. Orrefors and Zero 2007.. Prismi. Lamp with crystal prism. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors and Zero 2007.

Prismi.
Lamp with crystal prism.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors and Zero 2007.

Prismo. Lena Bergström. Orrefors and Zero 2007.. Prismo. Lamp with crystal prism. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors and Zero 2007.

Prismo.
Lamp with crystal prism.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors and Zero 2007.

Orrefors Crystal Bar 2006..

Mingle. Lena Bergström. Orrefors 2005.. Mingle. Crystal Bowls and Tumblers. Design Lena Bergström.. Orrefors 2005. Schöner Wohnen “Design classic of the Century” 2005. The Bombay Sapphire Prize finalist 2005

Mingle.
Crystal Bowls and Tumblers.
Design Lena Bergström..
Orrefors 2005.

Schöner Wohnen “Design classic of the Century” 2005.
The Bombay Sapphire Prize finalist 2005

DeBox. Crystal decanter and glass. Orrefors 2003.. DeBox. Crysal decanter and glass. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors 2003. ELLE Interiör Design Award 2003.

DeBox.
Crysal decanter and glass.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors 2003.

ELLE Interiör Design Award 2003.

Hand tufted carpet in pure wool. Umeå Town Hall 2007.. Hand tufted carpet in pure wool Umeå Town Hall 2007 Design Lena Bergström Kasthall 2007

Hand tufted carpet in pure wool
Umeå Town Hall 2007
Design Lena Bergström
Kasthall 2007

Pastillo. Lena Bergström. Orrefors 2004..

Toplight. Design House Stockholm 2005.. Toplight. Candleholder in steel. Design Lena Bergström. Design House Stockholm 2005.

Toplight.
Candleholder in steel.
Design Lena Bergström.
Design House Stockholm 2005.

Velvet crystal vases. Orrefors 2000.. Velvet Crystal vases Design Lena Bergström Orrefors 2000 Excellent Swedish Design Award 2000

Velvet
Crystal vases
Design Lena Bergström
Orrefors 2000

Excellent Swedish Design Award 2000

Slitz. Lena Bergström. Orrefors 1999.. Slitz. Unique crystal vases. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors 1999.

Slitz.
Unique crystal vases.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors 1999.

Mama Squeeze. Unique crystal vase. Orrefors 1995.. Mama Squeeze. Unique freehand blown crystal vase. Hight 50 cm. Ø 25 cm. Design Lena Bergström. Orrefors 1995.

Mama Squeeze.
Unique freehand blown crystal vase.
Hight 50 cm. Ø 25 cm.
Design Lena Bergström.
Orrefors 1995.

Applecore 1995 vs The Apple 1955.. Mitt första konstglas för Orrefors som ingick i samlingsutställning “Minnenas plats” 1995. Vi formgivare fick i uppgift att välja ett objekt från Orrefors glasarkiv och sedan förhålla oss till det. Att jag jag valde Ingeborg Lundins fantastiska och ikoniska äpple var ingen slump. Som ny (och stursk) formgivare ville jag utmana Orreforshistorien och försöka ta… Continue reading →

Mitt första konstglas för Orrefors som ingick i samlingsutställning “Minnenas plats” 1995. Vi formgivare fick i uppgift att välja ett objekt från Orrefors glasarkiv och sedan förhålla oss till det. Att jag jag valde Ingeborg Lundins fantastiska och ikoniska äpple var ingen slump. Som ny (och stursk) formgivare ville jag utmana Orreforshistorien och försöka ta mig vidare. Så jag käkade helt enkelt upp Ingeborgs äpple tillsammans med Orrefors skickliga slipare…

My first art glass for Orrefors, which was part of the exhibition “Memories Place” in 1995. Orrefor’s designers was assigned to choose an item from Orrefors glass archive and then relate to it. That I chose Ingeborg Lundin’s amazing and iconic Apple from 1955 was no coincidence. As a new (and sturdy) designer, I wanted to challenge Orrefor’s history and try to move on. So I simply took a bite in Ingeborg’s apple together with Orrefor’s skilful glass cutters…