Lena Bergström ’ s 27 years at Orrefors
Years of success and new discoveries
New possibilities In 1993 Orrefors asked Lena Bergström to be part of a project which eventually could lead to new possibilities for the designer . She had not previously worked with the material glass , but she had great experience in textile design .
She worked on the project which led to an exhibition . Orrefors was impressed by her performance and in 1994 a long collaboration began . Lena has designed many collections for Orrefors since the then- Puck , Squeeze and Carat to mention some - all characterized by timeless design that decorates many homes .
“ The Puck candleholder was my very first product produced in high volumes for Orrefors . I love the Snowball designed by Ann Wolff , with its innovative creativity . Inspired by the world of winter and snow I wanted to design a contemporary version and connect my design to ice , instead of snow , and with that Puck was born . This votive has a special place in my heart . It signifies light and hope - a beautiful object everyone can afford ” she says .
A bestseller One of the bestselling collections from Orrefors is Carat launched in 2009 . The candleholders in clear glass were the first products in the collection . Since then , there have been additions to the collection like vases , votives , plates and serveware .
“ The assignment from Orrefors was to modernize the cut crystal and I instantly got a clear vision : candleholders with an asymmetric cut , a sparkling chaos , a minimalistic and steady base in contrast to the cut glass and details in platina . A beautiful combination of materials . I am proud this collection has become an Orrefors classic , and a top seller appreciated worldwide ”.
Besides being known for designing interior design products and glassware for Orrefors , Lena Bergström also has a more artistic side . She has exhibited at many well-known galleries like Galleri Glas in Stockhom with the exhibition “ Winter Garden ” and recurringly at Vessel Gallery in London with the exhibition “ Stellar ”, and soon with a jubilee exhibition opening in spring 2022 . She is currently exhibiting her work in another jubilee exhibition “ Lena 25 +” at Kosta Art Gallery in Kosta , Sweden . The exhibition presents products and object from a retrospective point of view as well as from present time .
“ The exhibition reflects my 25 + years at Orrefors and Kosta Boda , but also present time with new objects . The exhibition has created a lot of thoughts around the products I have designed over the years , and I am very happy that they are all timeless and still works . I now leave my mark on the new objects , and I am excited to see what the future brings ”.
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