2 Nuutajärvi glass vessels by Harry Moilanen

Pair of clear glass vessels designed by Finnish interior architect and designer Harry Moilanen for Nuutajärvi Notsjö in the early 1960s. The form was originally created as a drinking cup, but at 15 cm high it also works naturally as a vase for flowers or branches.

The design is built around a gentle expansion at the centre, followed by a straight neck and a softly flared rim. The restrained geometry and clear glass give it the direct, carefully proportioned character of Finnish modernism.

Harry Moilanen at Nuutajärvi

Moilanen joined Nuutajärvi in 1960 and his work there continued until the end of 1962. His period as a glass designer was brief, leaving a relatively small body of work. The British Museum collection includes glass pieces designed by Moilanen.

Moilanen later continued his career in architecture and education. In 1967 and 1968 he taught architecture at Washington University in St. Louis.

Details

Designer: Harry Moilanen
Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi Notsjö
Country: Finland
Period: Early 1960s
Material: Clear glass
Original use: Drinking cup
Current use: Drinking vessel or small vase
Height: approx. 15 cm

Condition

Very good vintage condition with almost no visible traces of age.

Reference

The British Museum, Nuutajärvi Glassworks collection: Harry Moilanen.