ORREFORS vintage 70s mid century crystal glass ice block candle holder ‘ICY’ by designer Martti Rytkönen

ORREFORS vintage 70s mid century crystal glass ice block candle holder ‘ICY’ by designer Martti Rytkönen.

Martti Rytkönen (born 1960) grew up in North Karelia, Finland. He studied at the University of Arts, Crafts & Design (Konstfack) in Stockholm with a focus on glass and ceramics. Rytkönen came to Orrefors as an Orrefors scholarship recipient in 1994, and then continued working for the brand. He is particularly known for his graphic effects and the designs he creates by cutting, blasting and engraving. His work is represented at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg and Småland Museum in Växjö. For Orrefors, Rytkönen has designed barware collections including City and Peak.

Orrefors glassworks is a glassworks in the Swedish village Orrefors in Småland. Orrefors manufactured crystal glassware and art glass. The range consisted of crystal stemware, barware, vases, and sculptures and lighting products in crystal. The glassworks in Orrefors closed in 2012. Orrefors was a part of the Swedish glassworks group Orrefors Kosta Boda AB.

• Vintage era – 70s
• Suitable for tealight candle
• Material – Crystal Glass
• Manufacturer – ORREFORS
• Design – ‘ICY’
• Designer – Martti Rytkönen
• Made in Sweden
• Height – 6 cm
• Diameter – 6,5 cm
• Candle space diameter – 4,5 cm and 2,5 cm
• Condition – great / signs of age may appear / see images