
$1,400
1970s Helena Tynell “Paisankukka” Glass Vase for Riihimäen Lasi Oy, Finland Sculpturally executed in amber glass. Helena Tynell designed many classics for Finland's Riihimäen Lasi glassworks, the most well-known of which being 'Aurinkopullo' (meaning 'sun bottle') from 1964. The Paisankukka or "Flower for the day" vase features soft layered curves of glass and a 6-inch diameter 'flower' near the opening. Helena Tynell (1916-2016), a contemporary of Paavo Tynell, was an iconic Finnish glass designer who was a pioneer in her field. Throughout her career, she collaborated with well-known makers such as Taito, Glashutte Limburg, and Riihimäki Glass.