Full set of 6 glasses from Riihimäen Lasi Oy, designed by Erkkitapio Siiroinen in the 1970s. The Old King Cole model has a rounded, snifter form bowl set on a short cylindrical stem with a thick, stable pedestal foot. The clear, weighty glass gives solid feel in the hand. Number in glassworks catalogue: 1078.
These glasses are suitable for cognac, brandy, punch, water and beverages. 15 cl.
Designer: Erkkitapio Siiroinen
Model: Old King Cole
Maker: Riihimäen Lasi Oy, Finland
Period: 1972-1976
Material: Clear blown glass
Height: 8.5 cm
Condition Very good vintage condition. Light traces of use consistent with age.
Why buy vintage glass by Erkkitapio Siiroinen?
Erkkitapio Siiroinen (1944–1994) emerged as a key figure in Finnish glass design during his time at Riihimäen Lasi, where he served as a lead designer from the late 1960s into the 1970s. Hailing from Riihimäki, he began his career collaborating closely with craftsmen, learning to shape glass through hands on involvement.
His works regularly surface in Nordic museum collections, including the Finnish Glass Museum and institutions across Scandinavia.
