Vintage Glass Bark Vase attributed to Kaj Blomqvist by Riihimäki, Finland, 1970

Details

Description

This striking vintage vase features a bold, textured bark-like surface in rich amber-colored pressed glass. The structure is distinctly mid-century … Read more This striking vintage vase features a bold, textured bark-like surface in rich amber-colored pressed glass. The structure is distinctly mid-century in style, reminiscent of the organic Brutalist aesthetic popular in Scandinavian and Central European design of the 1960s and 70s.

with a height of 25 cm (approx. 9.8”), it is a solid and sculptural piece that works beautifully as a decorative object or functional vase.

Details:
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Bark Texture / Organic Brutalism
• Material: Amber pressed glass
• Height: approx. 25 cm (9.8”)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks. Minor signs of age on the base.
• Origin: Unmarked, attributed to Scandinavia or Central Europe

Attribution:
This exact model has been attributed on various platforms to Kaj Blomqvist, renowned Finnish designer for Riihimäen Lasi (Riihimäki Glassworks). While this piece is unsigned, its form and texture are clearly in line with known Blomqvist designs from the era.

Offered here as attributed, not confirmed.

⸻

A perfect piece for collectors of:
• Whitefriars
• Riihimäki
• Sklo Union
• Scandinavian & Eastern Bloc glass
• Textured vintage vases / MCM home decor I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
misattribution See less