Vintage art glass bowl, ashtray, designed by Helena Tynell in the 1950s, was produced by Riihimäki Glassworks in Finland. The model is called Vaakuna (Finnish for “Coat-of-Arms”). Made of thick rose glass, it has a soft, rounded shape with asymmetrical curves that give it a quiet, handmade character. A rare find.
Dimensions
Length: 9.6 cm | Height: 4 cm.
Excellent vintage condition.
It fits well in interiors with a midcentury or Scandinavian feel, and can be used either as an ashtray or simply as a decorative object. Its compact size makes it suitable for shelves, side tables or desktops.
Why buy vintage glass by Helena Tynell?
Tynell was a renowned designer and sculptor who worked with glass. For over 40 years, she was a designer at the Riihimäki Glass Factory. She became one of the first Finnish designers to gain international recognition. In 1954, Tynell's works were exhibited at the first Finnish design exhibition in New York.
Her decorative pieces and glass sculptures are displayed in the Finnish Glass Museum, as well as in museums in Germany and Belgium, where she also worked. Tynell's works are part of the collections of the Finnish and Austrian presidents' families, the Finnish Parliament, and Turku Castle.
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