Åre Glashytta AB — Duved Glass Studio & Shop

Where craft meets the mountain village

Åre Glashytta AB occupies a snug corner of Duved’s historic station building, bringing contemporary glass design into a small mountain-community setting. The studio workshop and adjoining shop are compact: a furnace and bench dominate the working area and are visible from the retail space, so visitors stand close to the makers and to the processes that turn molten glass into finished objects.

What you’ll see and how pieces are made

Inside, tools, gathering irons and wooden paddles sit alongside shelves of cooling pieces; the furnace’s orange heat is a constant presence when the studio is active. Skilled glassblowers gather glowing blobs of glass on the pipe, shape them with shear and marver, and finish with delicate manipulation — the techniques here range from classic blown forms to small sculptural touches. Finished work displayed in the shop includes everyday vessels, decorative bowls and one-off objects in clear, frosted and coloured glass.

Character and atmosphere of the space

The feel is intimate and honest: the shop area is modest and practical rather than polished, emphasising craft over showroom gloss. Natural light from windows in the station building mixes with the furnace glow; during a busy session you may hear the soft clink of tools, the low hum of conversation and the occasional rhythm of a blower’s breath. The overall character is artisanal and warmly utilitarian, with a strong sense of place within the mountain landscape.

Local context and design influences

Designs reflect both functional Scandinavian sensibility and the expressive possibilities of hot glass: clean lines, pared-back silhouettes and occasional playful experiments in colour and texture. The studio’s work fits naturally into the region’s tradition of handmade Nordic craft — objects that work as practical homeware while carrying the marks of hand production and studio technique.

Shopping, gifts and collecting

Åre Glashytta is ideal for shoppers seeking authentic, locally made souvenirs or durable, tactile homewares. Pieces vary in scale and price: smaller trinkets and simple drinking glasses offer accessible options, while larger vases and bespoke commissions present opportunities for collectors. Packaging is straightforward, with a focus on protecting fragile items for travel.

Visiting considerations and sensory notes

When the workshop is active you’ll feel heat radiating from the furnace and smell a faint, metallic warmth mixed with the neutral scent of wood and tools. Sound is low-key — breathing, measured instruction and the occasional chime of glass — creating a quietly focused atmosphere. Lighting highlights the clarity and colour of glass, making the objects catch and scatter daylight in a way that changes subtly as you move around the room.