{"product_id":"rare-karhula-dances-etched-glass-vase-by-goran-hongell","title":"Rare Karhula “Dances” vase by Göran Hongell, signed | Finland 1930s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eRare etched glass vase from Karhula Glassworks, designed by Göran Hongell, one of the key figures in the development of modern Finnish glass. The vase has a wide open bowl shape on a solid foot, with a pale grey clear glass tone that becomes deeper and more atmospheric in changing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eAround the body runs an etched decoration with dancing figures, plants and stylised movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eMuseum Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eThis is a museum level Finnish glass object. A \"Dance\" vase is held in the collection of the Chrysler Museum of Art in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eDesign and Glasswork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eThe vase was hand blown at Karhula Glassworks in Finland, circa 1930s to 1940s. The glass with a heavy foot and a finely opened rim. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eGöran Hongell was the first designer in Finland to be permanently hired by a glassworks, and his work helped shape the language of Finnish glass before and during the rise of mid century modern design. His objects often balance technical discipline with a strong sense of proportion, line and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eDesigner: Göran Hongell\u003cbr data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eManufacturer: Karhula Glassworks\u003cbr data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003cbr data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003ePeriod: circa 1930s to 1940s\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eMaterial: hand-blown glass\u003cbr data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eTechnique: etched decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eMotif: dancing figures and plants\u003cbr data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1969\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMarking: GH Karhula, 2458-H324\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eHeight: 11.4 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eRim diameter: 14.3 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eBase diameter: approximately 8.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. Slight traces of use on the bottom, consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eFor Collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003eA rare piece of early Finnish modern glass, combining Karhula craftsmanship, Hongell’s restrained design language and a distinctive etched figurative motif. The low, open form makes it suitable as a display vase, small centrepiece or collection piece for Finnish and Scandinavian glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karhula","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54088940323157,"sku":null,"price":167.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Goran_Hongell_Karhula_1930s_Etched_Vase_Dances_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1780868815","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/rare-karhula-dances-etched-glass-vase-by-goran-hongell","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}