Monday, November 12, 2012

Glass therapy

Glass has a very calming, almost hypnotic, effect on me.  Perhaps it's the texture. Or the fluid lines. Maybe it's the heft when I hold it in my hand, which is often surprising, considering the fragility of the object. Whatever the reason, glass is magical to me, and I'm in a glass mood today. Here are some pieces that make me take a deep breath and relax.


Gul vases by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
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Tapio Wirkkala Kantarelli vase
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Decanter by Bertil Vallien for Kosta
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Bowl by Timo Sarpaneva
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Kaleidescope vase by Tapio Wirkkala
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Tapio Wirkkala satinated Lichen bowl
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Midnight  vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta
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Coquille bowl by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, in our store

Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta
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Vases by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta
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Tapio Wirkkala Kugelvase collection
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13 comments:

  1. PippaNovember 12, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Ahhhhhh I needed that post, been a hectic day and glass is very still!
    Your right, it's lovely to reflect upon!
    I'm not a big believer in religion etc but this world has many wondrous natural materials for us to work with! Who or whatever thought of that has my vote!
    Wood, clay, glass, twine!!!!!!
    Converts we are! :)

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModNovember 12, 2012 at 4:00 PM

      I'm glad this moment of reflection gave you a peaceful moment in a hectic day.

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  2. John BachmanNovember 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Zzzzzzz Now I need to check out the Dale Chihuly glass exhibit at the Va. Museum of Fine Arts here in Richmond.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModNovember 12, 2012 at 3:07 PM

      There's a Chihuly exhibit here too, at the Dallas Arboretum. I haven't been yet, but I plan to go to the night show. Can you imagine his sculptures beautifully illuminated in that setting?

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  3. Ton S. November 12, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    I agree, glass has a meditative effect, especially when in graceful sculptural forms like the pics you posted.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModNovember 12, 2012 at 3:17 PM

      Interesting, isn't it...since the idea of broken glass conjures one of the most jarring images.

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  4. chairsmithNovember 12, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Wouldn't really class ourselves as glass fans, but the Holmegaard pieces are beautiful.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModNovember 12, 2012 at 3:14 PM

      A few Gul vases would be just the ticket with your beautiful chairs.

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  5. DearHelenHartmanNovember 12, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Stunning! My mom loved to decorate with glass - bottles, vases, things I wasn't quite sure what they were. Am more of a knick knack gal myself.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModNovember 12, 2012 at 6:03 PM

      I've always loved the stories you've told about your mom. Now I know why. She and I were cut from the same cloth. :)

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  6. UnknownNovember 12, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Oh still my beating heart. You know how I feel about glass. I love it all. I was taking a little breaky from my big project this week. Working on house #2 and checking out your blog for posts on Cliff May.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModNovember 13, 2012 at 2:05 AM

      Your posts about the home tour are wonderful. So much inspiration, so little time and money...

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  7. toveNovember 13, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Wow, those are just gorgeous! Inspired by this, I had to do a piece on glass myself, head on over and have a look here: http://stuffthatmakesmyheartbeatfaster.blogspot.no/2012/11/glass-gorgeous-glass.html
    LOVE your blog, very inspirational!
    All the best, Tove

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