Tarbeklaas Blue Glass Swan – Estonian Art Glass, 1960s–1970s

Beautiful blue glass swan by Tarbeklaas, Estonia, dating from the Soviet era and most likely produced during the 1960s–1970s.

This sculptural glass bird features a graceful elongated S-shaped neck and a streamlined free-form body in rich cobalt blue glass. The colour changes beautifully with the light, ranging from brilliant translucent blue to almost black in the thickest areas of the glass.

A small green-yellow accent at the tip of the beak adds a distinctive finishing detail to the elegant form.

Tarbeklaas was one of Estonia’s best-known 20th-century glass manufacturers, producing both functional and decorative glassware. Today, its pieces are collected as examples of Estonian and Baltic design from the Soviet period.

Details

• Maker: Tarbeklaas
• Origin: Estonia / Estonian SSR
• Estimated period: 1960s–1970s, most likely 1970s
• Type: Decorative glass swan / bird figurine
• Material: Art glass
• Colour: Cobalt blue / deep blue with green-yellow beak detail
• Height: approx. 14 cm / 5.5 in
• Length: approx. 17 cm / 6.7 in
• Free-form sculptural design
• No original label or visible signature
• Exact designer and production year unknown

Condition

• Very good vintage condition
• Glass remains bright and glossy
• No major chips or cracks are visible
• Normal age-related contact wear may be present on the underside/base
• Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition

A striking piece for collectors of Tarbeklaas, Estonian art glass, Baltic design, Soviet-era glass and sculptural glass animal figurines.

You will receive the exact Tarbeklaas swan shown in the photographs.

Add this elegant piece of Estonian glass design to your collection.