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A collection of eight glass vases by Nanny Still & Otto Brauer

Nanny Still Finland
Otto Brauer Denmark

3.300 USD

H: 30.51cm / 13”

W: 6.20cm / 3”

Item nr: 12693

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Otto Brauer

Otto Brauer (1903–1982) was a renowned German glass designer, best known for his work in the mid-20th century, particularly for his role in shaping the design and production of modern glassware. He worked primarily with the glass company Glasworks of Jena (Jenaer Glaswerk) in East Germany, which was a prominent producer of high-quality glassware.

Brauer’s designs are characterized by their sleek, modernist style, which was influenced by the Bauhaus movement and the broader trends in European design in the early 20th century. His work often featured clean lines, geometric forms, and a focus on both aesthetic beauty and functionality. He was particularly known for creating sophisticated glassware sets, tableware, and decorative glass objects that were both elegant and utilitarian.

Notably, Otto Brauer is associated with the Jenaer Glas brand, which gained international recognition for its innovative, practical, and beautifully crafted glass products. His glass designs often included scientific or laboratory-inspired shapes and forms, as well as a use of clear and frosted glass to create dynamic effects of light and shadow.

Brauer’s contributions to modern glass design helped establish him as one of the prominent figures in the design world of his time, and his work continues to be admired by collectors and glass enthusiasts today.