{"product_id":"kanerva-vase-wekstrom","title":"Kanerva glass vase by Björn Wekström | Nuutajärvi","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKanerva glass vase by Björn Weckström\u003c\/strong\u003e, made at the \u003cstrong\u003eNuutajärvi glassworks in Finland\u003c\/strong\u003e during the 1980s. Kanerva is the Finnish word for \u003cstrong\u003eheather\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the name suits the dense organic decoration rising through the lower part of the vase.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall clear glass body has a rounded upper rim and a heavy transparent base. Inside the lower section, dark metallic particles form an exceptionally detailed pattern resembling heather, grasses, feathers or a field of plants seen in silhouette. In direct light the decoration changes from black to bronze and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGlass Technique and Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration was created using a demanding hot glass technique in which finely dispersed metallic particles were incorporated into the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of controlled organic texture is particularly appropriate to Weckström, whose work repeatedly explored rough natural surfaces, precious metals and contrasts between polished and irregular forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBjörn Weckström\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBjörn Weckström\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Finnish sculptor, jeweller and designer internationally known for his work for Lapponia. His jewellery from the 1960s and 1970s introduced rugged, almost geological surfaces into precious metal design, and pieces by Weckström also appeared in \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e, worn by Princess Leia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside jewellery and sculpture, Weckström worked with Finnish glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Björn Weckström\u003cbr\u003eModel: Kanerva\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Nuutajärvi\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Finland\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1980s\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Glass with metallic particle decoration\u003cbr\u003eColour: Clear, black, bronze and gold tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. Light traces of use on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuutajärvi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54800739696981,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Kanerva_Glass_Vase_Bjorn_Wekstrom_Nuutajarvi_Finland_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1788174955","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/kanerva-vase-wekstrom","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}