{"product_id":"riihimaen-lasi-oy-finland-stella-polaris-bottle-vase-in-blue-model-1720-designed-by-nanny-still","title":"Riihimäen Lasi Oy (Finland) 'Stella Polaris' Bottle Vase, in Blue | Model #1720 | Designed by Nanny Still","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eFounded in 1910 in the town of Riihimäki, 70 kilometres north of Helsinki, the factory initially operated under the name \u003cem\u003eOsakeyhtiö Riihimäki\u003c\/em\u003e before officially becoming \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"169\"\u003eRiihimäen Lasi Oy\u003c\/b\u003e in 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOriginally producing basic household items, window panes, and bottles, the company expanded its operations and acquired several smaller regional furnaces, eventually becoming Finland's largest glass manufacturer during the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe company's most highly sought-after era spans from the 1950s through the 1970s. During this post-war period, Riihimäen Lasi Oy shifted focus toward bold, modernist art glass, heavily driven by a roster of renowned female designers. Nanny Still, Helena Tynell, and Tamara Aladin transformed the factory's output. Their designs moved away from delicate traditional crystal, instead championing heavy, mould-blown forms, geometric optical textures, and highly saturated colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can read more about Riihimäen Lasi Oy, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/riihimaen-lasi-oy\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStella Polaris, in Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e #1720 - Bottle Vase\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e Nanny Still\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1967-75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.5cm tall, 14cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition with no wear to mention. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riihimäen Lasi Oy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44764010119335,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_4151.jpg?v=1717910796","url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/products\/riihimaen-lasi-oy-finland-stella-polaris-bottle-vase-in-blue-model-1720-designed-by-nanny-still","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}