Designer: Saara Hopea Origin: Finland, Nuutajärvi Glassworks Period: 1960s Material: Cut crystal with silver base Height: 16 cm
Design & Maker
This vase was designed by Saara Hopea, one of the leading Finnish designers of the mid-20th century, for Nuutajärvi Glassworks. The piece combines clear cut crystal with a sterling silver foot, marked with Finnish silver hallmarks.
Craftsmanship
The crystal body is decorated with precise vertical and diagonal cuts forming a rhythmic leaf-like pattern. The silver base anchors the design, contrasting the brilliance of the glass with a solid, reflective metal surface.
Measurements
Height: 16 cm
Material: Crystal glass and silver
Silver base hallmarked
Condition
Vintage condition consistent with age. Crystal remains clear with sharp cut details. Under UV light or certain angle, faint internal stress lines are visible within the glass, not affecting its integrity - please, refer to the last photo. Silver base shows natural patina.
Why buy vintage glass by Saara Hopea?
Saara Hopea - gifted Finnish female designer and jeweler of the Modernist era in the latter half of the 20th century. She was known for her innovatiave glass art and tableware design in 1950-60s, which now is considered as a Modernist classic pieces.
