{"product_id":"riihimaen-lasi-starburst-carnival-glass-sugar-bowl","title":"Riihimäen Lasi | Starburst carnival glass sugar bowl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"399\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHeavy vintage sugar bowl by \u003cstrong\u003eRiihimäen Lasi\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in Finland around the 1930s to 1950s. The bowl has the Starburst pattern, a pressed glass decor known from Riihimäki catalogues from the 1930s.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eThe piece is made of dark blue glass with a bright carnival glass lustre. Its surface shifts between silver, copper, rose, violet and green. The relief pattern is dense and sharp, with star forms, fan shapes, geometric panels and a scalloped rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eAlthough compact, the bowl feels substantial in the hand. The weight, thick glass and strong surface decor give it the presence of an older Finnish pressed glass piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eStarburst Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eThe Starburst decor belongs to Riihimäki’s earlier pressed glass production. Its pattern is built from repeated star motifs, cut like geometric flowers, together with fan shaped panels and raised borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eThe pattern works especially well with carnival glass finishing, as the raised parts catch the metallic lustre and create a lively surface. The dark blue glass underneath makes the iridescent coating look deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eCarnival Glass Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eCarnival glass is pressed glass with an iridescent metallic surface treatment. After the glass is formed, a metallic coating is applied while the piece is still hot. This creates the shifting lustre seen on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eOn this bowl, the outside has a silvery metallic glow with copper and pink reflections. Inside, the colour turns warmer, with amber, rose, green and violet tones visible in the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eDesign and Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eThis Riihimäen Lasi bowl can be used as a sugar bowl, small serving bowl or decorative glass piece. It also works well as a collectable item for a Finnish glass shelf, especially among earlier pressed glass, carnival glass and Riihimäki pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eMaker: Riihimäen Lasi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003ePattern: Starburst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003ePeriod: circa 1930s to 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eMaterial: pressed glass with carnival lustre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eColour: dark blue glass with iridescent silver, copper, rose and green tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eDiameter: 10.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eHeight: 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eWeight: approx. 400 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eUse: sugar bowl, small bowl, decorative glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eGood vintage condition with visible traces of age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003eThere are signs of life on the lustre surface, typical for older carnival glass. There is also a production related feature visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003eFor Collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003eA strong piece for collectors of Riihimäen Lasi, Finnish carnival glass and early Nordic pressed glass. The Starburst pattern, dark blue base glass and vivid lustre make it especially appealing as a small but visually rich collectable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riihimaen Lasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54477065224533,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Carnival_Glass_Riihimaen_Lasi_Starburst_Luster_Glass_bowl_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1785144222","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/de\/products\/riihimaen-lasi-starburst-carnival-glass-sugar-bowl","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}