Olof Hult
Jardinnière "Mikrokosmos" in cast iron
Sweden, 1920’s
Height 16.5 cm, Diameter 38 cm | Height 6 1/2 in, Diameter 15 in
Olof Hult (1892–1962) was a Swedish architect and designer associated with the Swedish Grace period of the 1920s. He is best known for his decorative and architectural designs in cast iron, particularly for Näfveqvarns Bruk, a Swedish ironworks that collaborated with leading artists and architects.
Hult created sculptural objects such as the “Mikrokosmos” urns and “Snäckurnan” (Shell Urns), combining classical inspiration with stylized natural motifs. His works were presented at the 1925 Paris Exposition, helping showcase the refined, decorative character of Swedish design internationally.
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Hult created sculptural objects such as the “Mikrokosmos” urns and “Snäckurnan” (Shell Urns), combining classical inspiration with stylized natural motifs. His works were presented at the 1925 Paris Exposition, helping showcase the refined, decorative character of Swedish design internationally.
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