Gunnar Cyrén ( 1931 – 2013 ) was a Swedish glass artist , silversmith and industrial designer . He studied in the metal department at the University of Arts , Crafts & Design ( Konstfack ) in Stockholm .
Cyrén was hired at Orrefors glassworks in 1959 , and became head of design ten years later . His major works for Orrefors include the Pop Glass collection from the 60s , and the glasses in the Nobel set , which he designed for the Nobel Banquet in 1991 . The glasses are still used at the annual banquet and are still available in Orrefors assortment .
He won numerous distinctions , including the Swedish Royal Scholarship , the Lunning Prize and the Prince Eugen Medal . In 1992 , he was awarded the title of professor by the Swedish government .
Gunnar Cyrén
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Gunnar Cyrén ( 1931 – 2013 ) was a Swedish glass artist , silversmith and industrial designer . He studied in the metal department at the University of Arts , Crafts & Design ( Konstfack ) in Stockholm .
Cyrén was hired at Orrefors glassworks in 1959 , and became head of design ten years later . His major works for Orrefors include the Pop Glass collection from the 60s , and the glasses in the Nobel set , which he designed for the Nobel Banquet in 1991 . The glasses are still used at the annual banquet and are still available in Orrefors assortment .
He won numerous distinctions , including the Swedish Royal Scholarship , the Lunning Prize and the Prince Eugen Medal . In 1992 , he was awarded the title of professor by the Swedish government .