On offer is a rare and beautiful hand-blown cranberry glass vase, dating to the 1970s Scandinavian Modern era, designed by the acclaimed Finnish glass artist Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy. This tall, elegant form showcases clean geometric lines and a deep jewel-like tone, embodying the minimalist sophistication that defined Finnish design of the period.

Whether you’re a collector or a lover of meaningful décor, this hand-blown cranberry glass vase offers both historic provenance and timeless aesthetic appeal. With its striking silhouette and evocative color, it serves equally as a display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom of mid-century Scandinavian artistry.

📌 KEY FEATURES

✅ Genuine hand-blown glass – Scandinavian Modern style, 1970s
✅ Distinctive geometric form – designed by Tamara Aladin (1932–2019)
✅ Maker: Riihimäen Lasi Oy, Finland (1910–1990), celebrated for bold modernist glassware
✅ Condition: Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear only, no cracks or chips noted
✅ Fully attributed design – classic Aladin vase, highly collectible
✅ Includes accurate measurements: just over 10 in (26 cm) tall × 2.5 in (6.5 cm) wide
✅ Rare example – desirable size, color, and designer provenance

💡 STYLING TIP

This vase works beautifully in modern, eclectic, or vintage interiors. Style it as a standalone centerpiece, pair with sculptural branches, or group alongside other mid-century Scandinavian glass for a curated design statement.

🎁 PERFECT FOR

✔️ Collectors of Scandinavian or mid-century glass
✔️ Lovers of soulful, meaningful décor
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for design enthusiasts
✔️ Display in galleries, modernist interiors, or curated home collections

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES

Riihimäen Lasi Oy (Riihimäki Glassworks) was founded in Finland in 1910 and became one of the country’s foremost glass factories, producing both utilitarian and art glass. By the 1960s–70s, Riihimäki gained international acclaim for its bold, modernist forms in richly saturated colors.

Tamara Aladin (1932–2019), a key designer at Riihimäki between 1959 and 1976, created over 150 glass designs, many now considered classics of Finnish modernist design. Known for her tall, elegant silhouettes and striking colors, her works are highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

📏 MEASUREMENTS

• Height: just over 10 in / 26 cm
• Width: 2.5 in / 6.5 cm

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

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📌 WHY IT MATTERS

This is more than a vase — it’s a piece of lived history, designed at the height of Finnish Modernism and still resonating with collectors today. Rare to find in this size and condition, and seldom offered with such clarity and honesty. Ideal for those who value provenance, patina, and story.

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