{"product_id":"markku-salo-pandora-glass-box","title":"Markku Salo Pandora glass box | Nuutajärvi 1980s","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFew designers changed the language of Finnish glass in the late 20th century as confidently as \u003cstrong\u003eMarkku Salo\u003c\/strong\u003e. In his work he explored proportion, colour and quiet symbolism. The \u003cstrong\u003ePandora\u003c\/strong\u003e series reflects this approach through an object that is both practical and thought provoking.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the ancient myth of Pandora's box, this covered glass container invites curiosity. Its contents remain hidden until the lid is lifted, turning a simple everyday gesture into part of the design itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is built from only a few carefully balanced elements: a perfectly cylindrical container, a smooth domed lid and a small vertical handle. Nothing is unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained silhouette gives the object remarkable presence. It feels calm from a distance, where every proportion has been considered with precision. This quiet confidence is characteristic of Markku Salo's work and of the Finnish postmodern design movement, where familiar objects were often reimagined through subtle conceptual ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is made in rich cobalt blue glass, one of the most striking colours produced by Nuutajärvi during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorative and Functional\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed as a covered storage container, Pandora is equally suited for jewellery, chocolates, tea, keepsakes or small treasured objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced on a coffee table, bedside cabinet or shelf, it functions as a sculptural glass object even when left empty. The clean geometry allows it to complement both minimalist and more eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Markku Salo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkku Salo is among the most influential Finnish glass artists of his generation. His work combines technical precision with conceptual thinking, often transforming familiar objects into pieces that invite closer attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Nuutajärvi he created designs that remain distinctly modern decades later, making them increasingly appreciated by collectors of Scandinavian glass and late 20th century Finnish design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Markku Salo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Nuutajärvi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Pandora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1989 to 1992\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Cobalt blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 6 to 11 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 10.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 475 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition with almost no traces of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Collectible Finnish Design Object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePandora is one of those designs that continues to reveal itself over time. At first it appears almost austere. Later the symbolism, colour and proportions become increasingly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Finnish studio glass, Markku Salo and Nuutajärvi, it represents an important period when Scandinavian glass design began exploring ideas as much as form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuutajärvi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54569411019093,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Markku_Salo_Pandora_Box_Jar_Nuutajarvi_Finland_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1786267200","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/markku-salo-pandora-glass-box","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}