Riihimäen Lasi | Set of 4 coloured glasses, 1950s

Object

Set of 4 vintage coloured drinking glasses produced by Riihimäen Lasi in Finland during the 1950s.

A cheerful and unusually vivid set in cobalt blue, ruby red, pale green, and smoky violet tones. The shape is simple and slightly widening toward the rim, allowing the colour itself to become the central element. Together they create the kind of bright table setting often associated with postwar Nordic interiors, where practical everyday objects were still made with a strong sense of atmosphere and playfulness.

The glass has a satisfying weight in the hand.

Designer remains unknown.

Maker

Riihimäen Lasi
Finland

Designer

Unknown

Period

1950s

Material

Coloured glass

Design

Clean conical silhouette with a softly widening form and thick weighted base.

The glasses balance utility and colour remarkably well. Their proportions feel comfortable for daily use while the strong transparent tones give the set a distinctly graphic presence.

Each colour interacts differently with light, creating subtle reflections and layered shadows on the table surface.

Dimensions

Height 8.5 cm
Diameter 7.2 cm

Condition

Very good vintage condition.

The red glass has tiny irregularities on the inner upper rim, most likely originating from the manufacturing process.

Minor traces of age consistent with vintage glass.

Use

Suitable for water, juice, cocktails, or wine.

Beautiful for open shelving, colourful table settings, Scandinavian interiors, or collections of Nordic art glass.