Vintage glass vase designed by Aimo Okkolin for Riihimäen Lasi in the 1960s, Finland. The form is slim and slightly waisted, swelling at the shoulders and tapering to a small round foot. Vertical white pinstripes run the height of the body and emphasize the silhouette. The glass is satin-matte black, giving a soft, even surface.
Maker: Riihimäen Lasi, Finland
Designer: Aimo Okkolin
Period: 1960s
Material / finish: black glass with a matte surface and fine white vertical lines
Height: 20 cm
Weight: approx. 0.22 kg
Colour: black with white stripes
Condition Good vintage condition with age-related signs of use visible in the photos: light surface marks and rubs to the matte finish, a few tiny pinprick nicks around the rim, and minor spots/unevenness in the black surface from handling over time. No cracks.
Notes on use Narrow opening suits a single stem or a small group of flowers; also works well as a stand-alone object.
Why buy vintage glass by Aimo Okkolin?
He was among the first designers in the 1950s to create crystal décor and tableware with modernist forms. Non-traditional crystal pieces are quite rare and were produced only by the finest designers of the 1950s–70s.
Okkolin found inspiration in organic patterns, weaving their intricate shapes into crystal casting and cutting techniques. His creations are consistently beautiful and poetic.
