{"product_id":"kumela-finland-glass-bowl-silver-botanical-engraving","title":"Kumela Finland | Glass Bowl Silver Botanical Engraving","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage glass bowl produced in Finland during the 1960s at \u003cstrong\u003eKumela glassworks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The piece was designed by Finnish designers \u003cstrong\u003eSirkku Kumela Lehtonen\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEero Sallinen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is made from deep black glass and decorated with a hand-engraved botanical composition in silver tone. The design presents a stylized plant with leaves, stems and small berries arranged along a vertical axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is low and wide, with a smooth polished surface that reflects light across the dark glass body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative glass bowl \/ art glass piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sirkku Kumela Lehtonen, Eero Sallinen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumela glassworks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black glass with silver engraved decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-blown glass with hand engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl has a shallow circular form with a broad interior surface that serves as the field for the engraved motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration depicts a botanical branch composed of leaves, stems and small rounded berries. Fine engraved lines define the structure of the leaves, while larger elements are filled with a matte silver surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of black glass and silver engraving produces strong visual contrast while keeping the overall design restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigners and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSirkku Kumela Lehtonen\u003c\/strong\u003e was the first female chief designer at a glassworks in Finland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEero Sallinen\u003c\/strong\u003e collaborated on several glass objects produced at Kumela during the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKumela glassworks was active in Finnish art glass production during the mid-20th century and produced both decorative and utilitarian glass objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003eLight surface traces of use - please, refer to the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52973980189013,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Vintage_Silver_Bowl_Botanical_Motif_Sirkku_Kumela_Lehtonen_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1781692704","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/kumela-finland-glass-bowl-silver-botanical-engraving","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}