Hadeland Glass Identification Guide + Gallery

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Hadeland Glassverk was founded in 1762, in Jevnaker, Norway, and began producing glass bottles, jars, and household glassware in 1765. During the 1800's, production moved to wine glasses, bowls and vases, in styles popular in other European countries. Hadeland began to create their own designs in the 1920's, with Sverre Pettersen as art director and designer from 1928 - 1949. A sculptor, Ståle Kyllingstad, joined in 1937. At this time, the master glassblower Johan Wilhelm Johansson. His son Willy Johansson became a designer at Hadeland in 1947 and soon became head of design, having previously been an apprentice at the company since 1936. Other designers at Hadeland included Herman Bongard, Severin Brørby, Arne Jon Jutrem, and Benny Motzfeldt. Hadeland glass is still in production to this day.

Sources: 20th Century Factory Glass by Lesley Jackson.

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MARKED Hadeland Opaline Glass Norwegian Fox Figurine

A creamy white Norwegian glass fox sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base.

Hadeland Opaline Glass Bird Sculpture - Marked

A creamy white Norwegian glass bird sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base.

MARKED Hadeland Opaline Glass Norwegian Otter Sculpture

A creamy white Norwegian glass otter sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base.

Hadeland Opaline Glass Owl Paperweight - Marked

A creamy white Norwegian glass owl sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base.

MARKED Hadeland Opaline Glass Norwegian Bear Sculpture

A creamy white Norwegian glass bear sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base and labelled.

Hadeland Glass Polar Bear Paperweight - Marked

A Norwegian clear glass bear sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base.

Hadeland Opaline Glass Rabbit Paperweight - Marked

A creamy white Norwegian glass rabbit sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base.

Hadeland Scandinavian Glass Rabbit Paperweight - Marked

A Norwegian clear glass rabbit sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base.

MARKED Hadeland Opaline Glass Seal Sculpture

A creamy white Norwegian glass seal sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base.

Hadeland Scandinavian Glass Squirrel Paperweight - Marked

A Norwegian clear glass squirrel sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base.

Hadeland Scandinavian Glass Swan Paperweight - Marked

A Norwegian clear glass swan sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base.

Hadeland Glass Ladybird Paperweight - Marked & Boxed

A Norwegian clear glass ladybird sculpture. Made by Hadeland, marked to base and boxed.

Hadeland Norwegian Blue Satin Glass Bowl - Labelled

A Norwegian blue satin glass bowl. Made by Hadeland, labelled.

Hadeland Scandinavian 70's Amber Glass Vase - Labelled

A Norwegian brown and clear cased glass vase. Made by Hadeland, labelled.

Hadeland Scandinavian 70's Green Glass Vase - Labelled

A Norwegian green glass vase. Made by Hadeland, labelled.


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Reference Websites

For more information on Hadeland glass, check out the following resources:

www.hadeland-glassverk.no