Cased glass. Black outer layer with a white opal glass interior.
Form
Compact cylindrical shape with a low center of gravity. Smooth surface with a strong contrast between inner and outer color.
Designer
Nanny Still
Manufacturer
Riihimäki glassworks, Finland
Original label preserved: Nanny Still. Design Nanny Still
Production period
1957–1968
Dimensions
Height: 12.5 cm
Diameter: 11 cm
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Couple of scratches. No chips or cracks observed.
Why buy vintage glass by Nanny Still?
Still was one of the most renowned European glass designers of the mid-20th century.
She was a Scandinavian designer who worked for the flagship design factories, Riihimäki in Finland and Rosenthal in Germany. She received the highest honor of Finland, the Pro Finlandia medal, and was recognized with a prestigious award at the Milano Triennale.
Her works can be seen in museums across Scandinavia, such as the Finnish Glass Museum, as well as in continental Europe.
