{"product_id":"nuutajarvi-vase-harry-moilanen","title":"2 Nuutajärvi glass vessels by Harry Moilanen","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair of clear glass vessels designed by Finnish interior architect and designer \u003cstrong\u003eHarry Moilanen\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eNuutajärvi Notsjö\u003c\/strong\u003e in the early 1960s. The form was originally created as a drinking cup, but at 15 cm high it also works naturally as a vase for flowers or branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is built around a gentle expansion at the centre, followed by a straight neck and a softly flared rim. The restrained geometry and clear glass give it the direct, carefully proportioned character of Finnish modernism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarry Moilanen at Nuutajärvi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoilanen joined Nuutajärvi in 1960 and his work there continued until the end of 1962. His period as a glass designer was brief, leaving a relatively small body of work. The British Museum collection includes glass pieces designed by Moilanen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoilanen later continued his career in architecture and education. In 1967 and 1968 he taught architecture at Washington University in St. Louis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Harry Moilanen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Nuutajärvi Notsjö\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Finland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Early 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Clear glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal use: Drinking cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent use: Drinking vessel or small vase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: approx. 15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with almost no visible traces of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe British Museum, Nuutajärvi Glassworks collection: Harry Moilanen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuutajärvi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55613883056469,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Glass_Vase_Harry_Moilanen_Nuutajarvi_Notsjo_Finland_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1793541396","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/nuutajarvi-vase-harry-moilanen","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}