Object Vases and Urns

Gallery BAC Pair of “Mikrokosmos” (“Microcosm”) urns designed by Olof Hult

Pair of “Mikrokosmos” urns in gilded iron by Olof Hult for Näfveqvarns

Pair of “Mikrokosmos” (“Microcosm”) urns designed by Olof Hult (1892-1962) for the Näfveqvarns Bruk, in gilded and painted cast iron, Sweden, designed 1922, executed 1923-early 1930s. Each is surrounded in charming reliefs depicting a universe of flora, birds, and celestial bodies.

These iconic vessels were exhibited as part of the Swedish section of the Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs in 1925.

(cf.: Christian Björk, Näfveqvarns Bruk Konstnärer och Arkitekter Till Industrin, Stockholm, 2013, pgs. 60-61)

Sweden 1922 - 1930s

H 7 in. (18 cm)
D 15 in. (38 cm)

  • Gallery BAC Pair of “Mikrokosmos” (“Microcosm”) urns designed by Olof Hult
  • Gallery BAC Pair of “Mikrokosmos” (“Microcosm”) urns designed by Olof Hult
  • Gallery BAC Pair of “Mikrokosmos” (“Microcosm”) urns designed by Olof Hult
  • Gallery BAC Pair of “Mikrokosmos” (“Microcosm”) urns designed by Olof Hult
  • Gallery BAC Pair of “Mikrokosmos” (“Microcosm”) urns designed by Olof Hult