Get to know our artists - designers and masters and glassworks
Sweden Crystal Design strives to always have the foremost artists and designers in the Kingdom of Crystal attached to our glassworks. Our aim is to produce the best art glass in Sweden and the world. To succeed, it requires the best in their fields - the best artists, designers, and masters.
In addition to these key people, our cutters have a central role to play in the work before a piece is finished.
In our company, artistic freedom, design, demand and creativity have been combined with the skills of the very best glassblowers in Glasriket and Sweden. The result is several different collections, innovative design language and design that is unique to Sweden Crystal Design. Here, crystal meets experimentation, the utmost craftsmanship and design.
Micke Johansson
Mikael Johansson became master glass blower when he was 24 years old. From 1988 until 2004 he worked as a glassblower in art glass workshop at Orrefors Glassworks. Since then he has been working on Pukebergs Glassworks where he has created his own glass and art glass.
Design - Micke Johansson
- Artglas; Lavavaser, Nätlollypop,
- Unikat
Mikael Kenlind
Mikael Kenlind, born 1984 is the fifth-generation glass blower. He grew up in an energetic environment and began to be interested in the magic of the glass early. In the early years, Michael worked with Venetian master Benito Marcolin, learning the Italian way of working today which is the foundation of all art glass he manufactures and designs. He went to Benito's championship spot at Vas Vitreum as a nineteen year old. Mikael's products reflect the enormous possibilities and flexibility of the glass, often combined with inspiration from nature's colors and shapes. Clean and stripped to let the crystal clear and the beautiful colors speak. In his unique collections, Mikael works with the highly difficult techniques filigram and incalmo where patterns of thin glass wires are created directly in the Glassworks.
Design - Mikael Kenlind
- Unikat; Watchman, Leaf, Ariel, House
- Artglass Signed; Arctic, Zauna, Waterlily, Springtime, Vitra, Tropic, Paris, Papilio, Lima, Lotus, Love, Lido, Gloria, Dandelion, Crocus, Cobra, Caribbea, Cambria, Balance, Briliance, Calla. Borneo, Aquatic, Arkipelag, Adore, Acorn, Acapulco, Waterlily, Gripsholm,
- Candleholder; Lux, Lighthouse, Kvilt, Cobra, Bulb
- Tableware; Moose, Classic glass, Kiwi, Troja
Lennart Nissmark
"I work with my very own personal style and touch.Åhus, where I live and draw my inspiration from, is one of Sweden's oldest cities with a great cultural heritage and is located right by the sea, which really inspires me. What I love about glass is the experience of discovering new aspects and properties of the material. Especially working with different color contrasts and reflections in inner bubbles floating inside the glass. I started my education in 1982 as an apprentice at Studio Glashyttan in Åhus. It has been a great inspiration for me to work every day with my masters and learn the many different techniques, to become passionate about the glittering crystal and to be touched by the mystery and emotion of this wonderful material.
Glass is enchanting with its many faces and a great source of inspiration worth all the effort it takes to develop as an artist."
"Glass is a way of life"
Design - Lennart Nissmark
Roger Johansson
His interest in creating has been with him since childhood. The verbal sketch is used to shape fantastic creations. In his creativity he shapes in stylish glass, preferably with harmonious color combinations. A new idea can come at any time.His work is characterized by a strong visual identity, where each piece is an expression of both form and emotion. Through his limited editions and one-of-a-kind pieces, he creates art glasses that serve as both decorative works of art and functional interior details.
Design - Roger Johansson
- Art glass: Apple Garden, Contrast, Leaf, Spectra Egg, Vogue,
- Unique: Gold Planet, Organic, Secret Garden,
Jonas Torstensson
Jonas Torstensson is a designer and glass artist with his own studio on Lidingö. In recent years, his focus has been on glass as a medium for creating images. Jonas has developed his own technique for creating his images, which opens up new possibilities and forms of expression. His art explores structures, reflections, contrasts, and the interplay of materials and colors.Jonas places a strong emphasis on sustainability. Leftover glass—often scraps from window glass production—is given new life in his hands. All production takes place in an electric glass kiln powered by renewable energy. It is art that combines innovation, quality, and environmental awareness.
Design - Jonas Torstensson
- Art Glass: Sweden European Collection
Jan Erik Ritzman - Transjöhyttan
Jan Erik Ritzman Transjöhyttan - Jan Erik is 80 years old and is now retiring. Do not miss the opportunity to take part in Jan Erik's last work.After 65 years as a glassblower and artist, this is his last edition of art glass and unique items.
Jan-Erik Ritzman, born August 25, 1943 in Vetlanda parish, is a Swedish glass artist and glassblower.
Jan-Erik Ritzman became a glassblower in 1957 and master craftsman at Kosta in 1964, when he was 20 years old. In 1982, he opened Transjö Hytta together with Sven-Åke Carlsson, a cabin that mainly blows one-piece art glass.
Jan-Erik Ritzman has worked as an advisor abroad, including to Ngwenhge Glass in Swaziland, which started in 1979 as a SIDA-supported aid project. He has also taught in the United States at the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State. Ritzman is represented at the National Museum in Stockholm, as well as in museums and galleries around the world, including Germany, Australia, New Zealand and
Bertil Vallien
Born in 1938, Bertil Vallien studied at Konstfack in Stockholm and continued his studies in the USA before settling in Glasriket in the early 1960s. His time at BODA involved working with both glass and forging, where he collaborated with the prominent glass artist Erik Höglund. Vallien later came to focus on glass design at Åfors and later Kosta Glassworks. His oeuvre ranges from everyday objects to monumental public works. With international awards and representation in museums around the world, he is recognized as an innovator in glass art. He is also active in artistic education at universities and design schools.Design - Bertil Vallien
- Glass & Ironwork - Sculptures; The Bull Bookend, The Big Coyote, The Big Horse, The Small Horse, The Giraffe Bookend, The Elephant Bookend
- Glass & Ironwork - Lanterns: Birdcage 1, Birdcage 2
- Glass & Ironwork - Candlestick; Bocken, Helicon, Candlestick SBV 185,
- Glass & Ironwork - Sconces: Rondo, Bird Sconce
- Glass & Ironwork - Chandeliers: Midas Ship, Helicon
- Glass & Ironwork - Fireplaces: Firebox SBV 110, Firewood basket SBV 220, Spark guard SBV 128, Firedog SBV 115, Firedog SBV 136
- Glass & Ironmongery - Door latch SBV 126
Erik Höglund
Erik Höglund(1932-1998) was a versatile artist who worked as a draughtsman, graphic artist, painter, sculptor and glass artist. He also created unique utilitarian objects in glass and wrought iron, which contributed to his significant role in Swedish 20th century art. Among his extensive production for public environments in various materials, it is mainly his efforts in art glass that have made him particularly recognized. For two decades he worked at Boda Glassworks, where his experimental style and curiosity about material combinations set a new standard for Swedish glass art. With his strong personality and broad artistic expression, he has left a lasting impression on Swedish design.
Design - Erik Höglund
- Glass & Ironwork - Sculpture: Bull,
- Glass & Ironwork - Candlestick; SH - series
- Glass & Ironwork - Chandeliers; SH series
- Glass & Ironwork - Door knocker SH 36
Rolf Sinnemark
Born 1941 - Glass artist, designer and silversmith with roots from Gotland. Educated in, among other things, industrial design at Konstfack. Worked with Kosta Boda during 1967-1986. In addition to designing and shaping products at many of the Småland glassworks, Rolf Sinnemark has made a number of public decorations and exhibited, both in Sweden and internationally.
Design - Rolf Sinnemark
- Rolf chandelier, Oden lantern, Stumpen candlestick
Linda Isaksson
Linda Isaksson is an experienced glassblower and entrepreneur based in Piteå, Sweden. She started her career in glassblowing in 1998 at the vocational school in Orrefors and has since worked at several glassworks around Sweden.
In her work, Linda focuses on sustainability by using recycled crystal glass from other glassworks, reducing waste and energy consumption. The glass is melted down to working temperature using green electricity, which contributes to an environmentally friendly production. Her works are characterized by unique, stylish and stripped-down shapes with elements of color, inspired by the surrounding nature in Norrbotten.
Linda Isaksson is a passionate craftsman who proudly passes on a craft with thousands of years of history, combining traditional glassblowing with modern and sustainable methods, while actively contributing to the local cultural life in Piteå.
Design - Linda Isaksson
- Wedding items: Now it's us, Eternity rose, Care heart, Glass heart on stand,
- Christening items: Balloon, Glass button, Mumscare,
- Student: Apple of the frog, Apple of knowledge, Owl, Bird ready to fly,
- Christmas sculptures; Santa, Snowman, Angel classic, House angel, Guardian angel, Ice globe,
- Animal sculptures; Reindeer, Moose, Glass Rabbit,
- Bird Sculptures: Winter bird, Grouse, Red bullfinch, Big Bird, Flamingo,
- Nature sculptures; Pumpkin, Mushroom, Glass flower, Glass rose,
- Window hangings: Leaf, Storm Ball
- Glass jars: Majolica, Candy cane
- Vases; Tulip vase, Egg, Hanging vase optics & veil waves
- Bowls; Heart, Paloma
- Candlesticks; Majolika, Anemon, Bubblan
- Serving glasses; Whiskey tasting glass, Roots wine glass, Lukas wine glass, Storm glass, Staella whiskey glass, Castle beer glass, Castle trophy glass,
- Decanters; Roots decanter, Only better with age,
Lars Sestervik
Design - Lars Sestervik
- Special Design:Unique custom art glass made with exclusive rights for ex. Posten and LKAB
- Artglass: Breeze and Kuling, Windcollection, Maestro Collection, Apple Exclusive, Gentle Collection, Hurricane Collection, Storm Collection
Design Studioglas - Mäster Mikael Axenbrant
Master Michael - born 1957, is the third Master who founded the Studio Glass and has worked side by side with Leif Person, Håkan Gunnarsson, and several of the world's top designers. Michael began glassblowing already when she was 15 and got his title as champion at the age of 35. His greatest asset is his ability to create technically advanced solutions in glass. Mikael works often and often in the form of heavy, carved pieces of modernist design. His accuracy and high-end art glass has earned him several international awards, and is featured in galleries worldwide.Design - Mikael Axenbrant
- Decoration Obelisks and sculptures.
- Special Design:Unique custom art glass made with exclusive rights for ex. Handball price, Åby travets Crystalshoes and Ericsson Globe.
- Art Glass: Crystal Apple Collection, Crystal Apple Special, Crystal Apple Collection,
- Crystal Collection: Anglosax, Business to Business, Clear Gold, Clear Silver, Friendship Love Collection, Friendship Gold, Friendship Silver, Anglosax, Polar Kalix, Red Glow, Swedesign Gold Swedesign Silver,
- Glass tableware: Friendship Love Collection
Ola Sivhed
Artist, illustrator and decorative painter, with exhibitions from the north to Ystad in the south as well as Europe and internationally. Schooled by the great masters, 35 years of experience as an artist, today he possesses a unique maturity as an artist, with a thirst for experimentation (see the globe next door with an engraved human heart inside the massive crystal). No one is left untouched by Ola's passionate environment interest in change, renewal and improvement itself. This has resulted in his latest work Fire - Water - Air - Earth and the invitation of the President of Seychelles,
Fire one of the four elements, see the movie in Ola Sivheds art project Fire-Water-Air-Earth
Design Studioglas - Mäster Håkan Gunnarsson
Design - Håkan Gunnarsson
- Special Design: Unique custom art glass made with exclusive rights include the Dagens Industri glass, the National Police Agency apple and Engström Rederi
- Crystal Collections: Clear Gold, Clear Silver, Swedesign Gold , Swedesign Silver
- Art Glass: Crystal Air Apple,
Design Studioglas - Mäster Leif Persson
- Special Design: Unique custom art glass made with exclusive rights include the Folke Bernadotte Academy and Westinghouse.
- Crystal Collections: Clear Gold, Clear Silver, Swedesign Gold , Swedesign Silver
- Art Glass: Grace Collection, Crystal Air Apple
Ludvig Löfgren
Born in 1972, He is a Swedish glass artist. Ludvig Löfgren trained in art schools before he went Orrefors Glass School in the early 1990s. "Before enrolling at the Art Academy in Stockholm, worked Ludvig Löfgren as a glassblower, an experience that gave him both perspective and understanding of the glass. His constant search for challenges often results in hours of experimentation, both in the studio and in the foundry. With his extensive knowledge of glass and artistic talent, he shatters many boundaries at the Crystal Kingdom with its fine traditions. Ludvig Löfgren gather inspiration from many different genres, from the fashion world to tattooing techniques. his expression is young and cocky, but it's also brutally aware
Design Ludvig Löfgren
- Konstglas: Into the woods, Paradiso
Ulrica Margaret Hydman Vallien
Born in 1938 in Stockholm.
Design Ulrica Hydman Vallien
- Artglasspainting