Brutalist Glass vase & bowl Kivi | Humppila

Overview
This sculptural art glass piece belongs to the Kivi (“Stone”) series by Finnish glass artist Pertti Santalahti. Designed as a hybrid object, it functions as a small vase, bowl or candle holder. The form is grounded, tactile and intentionally irregular, reflecting Nordic material thinking of the late 20th century.

Design & Form
The silhouette is built around a heavy, bowl alike upper volume set on a compressed pedestal foot. The rim is uneven and softly undulating, preserving traces of hot shaping and giving the object an organic, almost eroded character. Made in warm tone amber colour glass.

Context
The Kivi series reflects a distinctly Finnish approach to art glass, where form is derived from natural phenomena such as stone, ice, and weathered landscapes. This tradition, prominent in Nordic countries during the second half of the 20th century, favored material expression over polished refinement. Santalahti’s works from this era are represented in institutional collections, including the Finnish Glass Museum.

Production Details
Handmade at Humppila Glassworks, Finland.
Signed on the base: Pertti Santalahti, Humppila Finland.
Period: 1980s.

Measurements
Height: 13.5 cm
Diameter: approx. 12.5 cm

Condition
Very good vintage condition. 

Use & Placement
Suitable as a small vase, candle holder or standalone sculptural object. Works well as a focal accent in modern, brutalist or minimalist interiors.

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