Luxurious Hand-Painted Champagne Glasses Mouth-Blown in Sweden
After Gunnar Cyrén's passing in 2013, his sons found several sketches of champagne glasses inspired by the snaps glasses in the Nobel collection from Orrefors. The selected design has resulted in luxurious stemware glasses in different color variations. The Sparkling Devil in clear glass, which holds 6.5 oz, is mouth-blown in Sweden with hand-painted details in real 22 karat gold.
• Mouth-Blown in Sweden
• Painted by Hand with Real 22 Karat Gold
- H: 9.06
- W: 2.72
- 6 1/2oz.
The Designer: Gunnar Cyrén
Gunnar Cyrén (1931–2013) was a Swedish glass artist, silversmith, and industrial designer. He studied in the metal department at one of Sweden's most prestigious art and design universities. In 1959, Cyrén was hired at Orrefors glassworks and became head of design ten years later. His major works for Orrefors include the Pop Glass collection from the 60s and the stemware in the Nobel set, which he designed for the Nobel Banquet in 1991. The Nobel collection is used at the annual banquet in Stockholm City Hall to this day and is still available in Orrefors’ assortment. His work was exhibited many times at Heller Gallery in New York City. Gunnar Cyrén 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.
