A Lucky Find – Hadeland’s Grønland Series

Bubbles trapped in Glass

Today I was lucky enough to come across one of the larger dishes from Hadeland Glassverk’s Grønland series, designed in the 1950s by Arne Jon Jutrem. This particular dish is marked with the Hadeland acid-etched mark and a model number – many authentic Grønland pieces were never signed at all. The most exclusive examples are signed “AJJ” after Jutrem himself, but even unsigned works are highly valued, especially the larger ones like this. This plate has some scratches and signs of use, especially on the underside, but is overall in good vintage condition—particularly given that we’re talking about a 60–70-year-old piece!

What makes Grønland so special is its deep green colour, alive with shifting tones, and the wild bubbles suspended in the thick glass. Each piece is shaped with an organic irregularity, so no two are ever exactly the same. That’s part of the magic: they feel alive, almost like frozen landscapes in glass.

Next week I have an appointment to view a small private collection, and I’m hoping to secure a few more treasures for NorwegianHeritage. The Grønland pieces are beautiful on their own, but when displayed together they become even more powerful – a true statement of Norwegian mid-century design.

The Grønland series is more than just glassware; it’s a design icon in Norway, a highlight of Jutrem’s career, and a perfect example of how Norwegian designers in the 1950s embraced both modernist ideas and nature-inspired forms. Still popular today, it shows how great design can remain timeless – fresh, relevant, and striking even decades later.

👉 This dish – and hopefully a few more pieces from the collection – will soon be available in NorwegianHeritage , for those who want to secure a piece of Norwegian design history.