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Retro Glass - Scandinavian - Iittala/Riihimaki Riihimaen/Lasi Oy Glass (10 items)
This section concentrates on bringing you a selection of iconic, retro/vintage glass from Riihimaki, Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Iittala and Nuutajarvi (Finland) and where possible include work designed by Helena, Tynell, Nanny Still, Tamara Aladin, Verner Panton, Otto Brauer, Per Lutken, Jacob Bang, Michael Bang, Piet Hein, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva, Kaj Franck, Sven Palmqvist, Vicke Lindstrand, Nils Landberg, Erik Hogland, Paul Kedelv and Erkitapio Siiroinen amongst others.

The Scandinavian glass manufacturers of the post 1950 period are famous for their use of innovative design and their stand against the increasing trend towards ‘throwawayism’. They employed revolutionary and forward thinking designers - some of whom took advantage of the brilliant reflective qualities of glass by producing thick-walled, organic forms with surface textures like ice, frost and bark - inspired by the landscape and now considered trademark Scandinavian design. With other Scandinavian glass designers at the same time producing obversely pared down designs with fine smooth surfaces, cool colours and simple shapes – the key to their designs being simplicity, practicality and functionality. Art and function being equally important.

The major glass designers of this period were prolific and incestuous – moving between the different manufacturers, working with each other and with the manufacturers themselves merging and taking each other over. Many of the designers didn’t restrict themselves artistically and successfully combined the different disciplines of poetry, geometry, graphic design, mathematics, art, sculpting, woodcarving, glassmaking, ceramics, cast iron work and even banknote design. They felt able to express their creativity freely and were generally given tremendous support by their employers resulting in their innovative artistry helping their companies to periods of glory and international recognition.
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1954-57 Nuutajarvi (Finland) Small Purple Mould Blown Glass Vase designed by Kaj Franck

code: KF-NN-PURPWAIST
1954-57 Nuutajarvi (Finland) Small Purple Mould Blown Glass Vase designed by Kaj Franck
£50.00

We're particularly keen fans of the work of Kaj Franck - such a talented man designing for a variety of fields and in many different mediums.  Here we have a small purple mould blown glass vase he designed for Nuutajarvi (Finland) and in production from 1954 to 1957.  This is the smallest of the three sizes in the range.  Unsigned.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups. 

SIZE:   Height  6in/15cm    Weight  140g

CONDITION: Great original undamaged condition.
Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Turquoise & Clear Cased Glass Vase designed by Aimo Okkolin

code: RIIH-TURQAIMO
Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Turquoise & Clear Cased Glass Vase designed by Aimo Okkolin
£30.00 (email for availability)

Mould blown vase designed by Aimo Okkolin in the late 1970s/early 1980s for the Riihimaki/Riihimaen Lasi glassworks in Finland.  In a great shape made from a vibrant turquoise glass encased in clear.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 10in/24.5cm  Weight 620g

CONDITION:  Excellent original undamaged condition.
1970s Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Cinnamon Glass Vase designed by Tamara Aladin

code: M-RIIHI-CINNA2
1970s Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Cinnamon Glass Vase designed by Tamara Aladin
£30.00

This is a particularly nice coloured lantern style vase from the Riihimaki/Riihimaen Lasi glassworks in Finland.  Dating from the 1970s and designed by Tamara Aladin it's a fab retro shape and in an extremely attractive cinnamon coloured glass cased in clear tapering to a thick base.  A nice addition to any Scandinavian glass collection.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 10in/25cm  Weight 505g

CONDITION: Nice clean original condition.
1969 Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Amber Ovoid Vase designed by Nanny Still

code: Q-RIIHI-AMBBALL
1969 Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Amber Ovoid Vase designed by Nanny Still
£40.00

This is a great example of a 1969 glass vase designed by Nanny Still for the famous Riihimaki glassworks in Finland.  A lovely piece of amber/straw coloured glass encased in clear in an ovoid/balloon shape.  It displays beautifully and would be a worthy addtion to any retro Scandinavian glass collection.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 6.5in/16.5cm   Weight 466g

CONDITION:  Fabulous - no chips, cracks or fleabites.
1970s Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Blue Glass Vase designed by Tamara Aladin

code: M-RIIHI-BLULANT
1970s Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Blue Glass Vase designed by Tamara Aladin
£30.00

Here is another retro lantern style vase from the Riihimaki/Riihimaen Lasi glassworks in Finland.  Dating from the 1970s and designed by Tamara Aladin it's a fab retro shape and in an attractive and vibrant cobalt blue glass cased in clear tapering to a thick base.  A nice addition to any Scandinavian glass collection.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 10in/25cm  Weight 556g

CONDITION:  Really nice, clean and original condition - no chips, cracks or fleabites.

 
1970s Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Straw/Amber Glass Vase

code: RIIHI-STRAW1
1970s Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Straw/Amber Glass Vase
£30.00

This is a great example of a 1970s glass vase designed by Tamara Aladin or Nanny Still for the famous Riihimaki glassworks in Finland (we're not yet certain which of them actually designed it).  It's a lovely piece of glass in a beautiful straw colour encased in clear.  It displays beautifully and would be a worthy addition to any retro Scandinavian glass collection.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 7in/18cm   Weight 335g

CONDITION:  Fabulous - no chips, cracks or fleabites.
1976 Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Amber Glass Vase designed by Tamara Aladin

code: S-RIIHI-AMBSML1
1976 Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Amber Glass Vase designed by Tamara Aladin
£25.00

This is another great example of a 1976 Export Collection cased glass vase from Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) and designed by Tamara Aladin.  In a great amber/brown coloured glass lavishly encased in clear - this is a nice piece of retro Scandinavian glass that looks lovely on display.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 7.25in/18.5cm    Weight 576g

CONDITION:  Fabulous - no chips, cracks or fleabites - in great condition.
1968-1975 Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Large Ruby Red Glass 'Kleopatra' Jug designed by Tamara Aladin

code: L-RIIHI-KLEOPA
1968-1975 Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) Large Ruby Red Glass 'Kleopatra' Jug designed by Tamara Aladin
£85.00

Dating from between 1968 and 1975 here is a fabulous large 'Kleopatra' jug designed by Tamara Aladin for the Riihimaki Riihimaen Lasi glassworks in Finland.  This range comprised of approximately 13 different shapes and sizes in amber, ruby and green glass with clear handles - this is a particularly large example and is one of the largest sizes in the range.  A very attractive and worthy addition to any retro glass collection.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 10in/25cm   Weight 2410g

CONDITION:  Really nice, clean and original - no chips, cracks or fleabites.

OVERSEAS BUYERS: Please note that with packaging this item weighs over the Royal Mail 2kg threshold, therefore overseas buyers will need to contact us in advance of checkout for an exact postage price to your area (free postage to UK addresses still applies).
1969 Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) 'Apollo' Lamp designed by Tamara Aladin

code: RIIHI-TA-APOLLO
1969 Riihimaki/Riihimaen (Finland) 'Apollo' Lamp designed by Tamara Aladin
£75.00

Dating from 1969 and inspired by the moon landings here is a simply wonderful 'Apollo' lamp/tealight holder designed by Tamara Aladin for the Riihimaki Riihimaen Lasi glassworks in Finland.  It consists of two separate pieces - a clear glass base and a red glass shade.  It's brilliant!  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:   Height  10.25in/25.5cm   Weight  1090g

CONDITION:  Really nice, clean and original - no chips, cracks or fleabites.
Iittala (Finland) 'Festivo' Candlestick designed by Timo Sarpaneva

code: IITTALA-FESTIVO1
Iittala (Finland) 'Festivo' Candlestick designed by Timo Sarpaneva
£25.00

Designed by the legendary late Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala (Finland) here is a two disk 'Festivo' candleholder.  With a fabulous icey look and texture these are highly collectable items - this one has the designer's initials 'TS' hand etched into the base.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 4.75in/12cm      Weight 540g

CONDITION:  Lovely original undamaged condition with no chips or cracks.
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