{"product_id":"brutalist-bowls-humppila","title":"2 Brutalist Kivi-set bowls \u0026 candle holders | Humppila Finland","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePair of small and substantial art glass bowls from the Kivi-set (Kivi means Stone in Finnish) series, designed by \u003cstrong\u003ePertti Santalahti for Humppila Glassworks\u003c\/strong\u003e in Finland. Produced during the 1980s.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe irregular outline spreads outward like a natural stone formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by Stone and Ice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowl and Candle Holder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePertti Santalahti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePertti 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of his designs are held in Finnish museum collections, including the Finnish Glass Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Pertti Santalahti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Humppila Glassworks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Kivi Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Art glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Clear glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunction: Bowl and candle holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approximately 17 cm across\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition with very light signs of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/collections\/brutalist-vintage\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more our Brutalist design collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Humppila","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55705250824533,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Brutalist_Glass_Candleholder_humppila_Finland_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1794177741","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/brutalist-bowls-humppila","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}