Pair of small and substantial art glass bowls from the Kivi-set (Kivi means Stone in Finnish) series, designed by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila Glassworks in Finland. Produced during the 1980s.
The irregular outline spreads outward like a natural stone formation.
Inspired by Stone and Ice
The design reflects a wider direction in Nordic glass in the 1950s-1980s, where artists looked closely at natural surfaces and forms. Ice, rock, bark and moving water became sources for texture and structure.
Here the glass appears rough and almost frozen. Every curve catches the light differently, so the form changes as it is viewed from above or from the side.
Bowl and Candle Holder
The central recess can be used for a small candle, and the broad sculptural shape also works as a decorative bowl. Even without a candle, it has enough presence to stand alone on a table, shelf or console.
Pertti Santalahti
Pertti Santalahti was a Finnish glass designer known for expressive forms inspired by the natural world. His work for Humppila often explored the contrast between clear glass, darker colour and rugged surface texture.
Examples of his designs are held in Finnish museum collections, including the Finnish Glass Museum.
Details
Designer: Pertti Santalahti
Manufacturer: Humppila Glassworks
Series: Kivi Set
Origin: Finland
Period: 1980s
Material: Art glass
Colour: Clear glass
Function: Bowl and candle holder
Size: Approximately 17 cm across
Condition
Very good vintage condition with very light signs of age.
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