Description
There is something quietly compelling about a piece of glass that earns its place through form alone. This Finnish glass vase from the 1960s does exactly that — a softly tinted grey tone, a stepped sculptural profile, and a weighted base that gives it both physical stability and a sense of visual purpose. No decoration. No flourish. Just proportion done very well.
The stacked, architectural form — wide at the rim, narrowed through the centre, settled at the base — reflects the clean modernist language associated with Riihimäki production during this period, where the interplay of form and proportion was the design statement in itself. It works beautifully with a single stem or as a standalone object on a shelf or windowsill, where the grey glass catches and filters light in its own understated way.
Pieces like this were not made to shout. They were made to last, to sit comfortably in a thoughtful interior, and to be noticed quietly by people who appreciate considered design. That remains true today.
Details & Specifications
- Origin: Finland
- Era: 1960s
- Material: Glass
- Colour: Clear with soft grey tone
- Form: Sculptural, stepped profile
- Height: 24.8 cm (9.75 inches)
- Diameter: 10.8 cm (4.25 inches)
Condition Report
- Good vintage condition throughout
- Light surface wear consistent with age
- No chips or cracks observed
- Clean and displays well
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking. Combined shipping available.
