Overview
Pair of vintage whiskey glasses from the Kievari series, designed by Matti Halme for Humppila Glass Factory in Finland.
Kievari means tavern in Finnish, and the name fits the character of the series well. These glasses feel made for the hand: solid, comfortable and relaxed, with a strong base and a clear upper bowl for whiskey or other strong alcohol.
Design
The shape is both practical and visually memorable. The lower part is heavy and rounded, made from thick glass. Above it rises a clear bowl.
Material and Craft
Made at Humppila Glass Factory in Finland in the 1970s. The series was handcrafted, and each glass has small individual differences in the poured glass. These variations are part of the original character of Kievari and make the set more alive.
The heavy clear glass stem and base give the glasses a satisfying weight.
Details
Designer: Matti Halme
Manufacturer: Humppila Glass Factory
Series: Kievari
Origin: Finland
Period: 1970s
Material: handcrafted glass
Colour: clear glass
Use: whiskey, spirits, vodka, liquors
Measurements
Height: 8 cm
Condition
Very good vintage condition, slight traces of use.
For Serving and Collection
A beautiful Finnish vintage set for a bar cabinet, festive table or Scandinavian glass collection. The glasses are sturdy enough for use and distinctive enough for display, with the warm base colour giving them a strong 1970s Humppila character.
