Helena Tynell Vase

Style Modernist
Materials Mould-blown Glass
Dimensions H 20cm X D 18cm, 1.4kg
Identifying Marks Signed
Condition Excellent Vintage Condition
Year 1972-75
Series Kukkainen
Country Finland

Blown Glass Vase by Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi Oy

This beautiful large example of Tynell's work belongs to her Kukkainen (or Flowers) series, which she designed for Riihimäen Lasi Oy in the 1970s. The playful design features an abstract flower form of super solid multi-coloured blown glass. The effect created by the subtle use of transparent colours through the upper glass layer is really lovely.

Helena Tynell (1918 – 2016) was an internationally recognised Finnish glass designer and is considered a pioneer of Finnish glass art. She is known for her experimentation with abstract forms as well as for her glass blowing and casting techniques. 

This fantastic collector's piece is signed on the underside 'Helena Tynell Riihimäen Lasi Oy'. The quality of craftsmanship and materials is really evident. It is in excellent vintage condition (outstanding for age) with no notches, cracks or repairs. There is some very light visible clouding at the base commensurate with age and use.