Modern Art Glass Vase by Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi, 1960s

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Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Modern art glass vase, Architecturally inspired vase in clear pressed glass, model "Paalutalo", articulated … Read more Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Modern art glass vase, Architecturally inspired vase in clear pressed glass, model "Paalutalo", articulated through a rigorously geometric structure that oscillates between modular repetition and sculptural monumentality. Manufacturer: Riihimäen Lasi, Finland Model: Paalutalo Material: Glass Dimensions: H. 17 cm, Ø. 14 cm Signature: Engraved "Helena Tynell, Riihimäen Lasi" Period: 1960s–1970s Condition: Very good condition, presents signs of use Helena Tynell (1918–2016), a central figure in Finnish glass art of the post-war period, is celebrated for her ability to fuse functional design with a heightened sculptural sensibility. In Paalutalo, she transposes architectural idioms into glass, evoking the rhythmic solidity of piling structures while simultaneously exploiting the material’s transparency and capacity for refracting light. The result is a work that not only embodies the ethos of Scandinavian modernism but also asserts itself as a poetic exploration of volume, rhythm, and luminosity within the decorative arts. See less