Tiina Nordstrom Iittala Finland Lido Black Cased Glass Vase Scandinavian Modern

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Tiina Nordström for Iittala | "Lido" Cased Art Glass Vase | Finland | Black Sommerso | Asymmetrical Rim | Scandinavian … Read more Tiina Nordström for Iittala | "Lido" Cased Art Glass Vase | Finland | Black Sommerso | Asymmetrical Rim | Scandinavian Modernist Design
A superb example of Finnish modernist art glass — the "Lido" vase by Tiina Nordström for Iittala/Nuutajärvi, Finland, dating from the 1990s. A bold, sculptural vessel in the finest Scandinavian design tradition.
About Tiina Nordström:
One of Finland's most celebrated glass designers, Tiina Nordström worked at Iittala/Nuutajärvi for nearly two decades alongside legends including Alvar Aalto, Kaj Franck, and Oiva Toikka. She participated in the design of the official residences of the President of Finland and her work is held in museum collections internationally, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
About this Piece:

Name: Lido
Designer: Tiina Nordström
Maker: Iittala / Nuutajärvi, Finland
Technique: Hand-blown cased/sommerso glass — deep black core encased in heavy clear crystal wall
Form: Cylindrical body with dramatically angled asymmetrical diagonal rim — a powerful sculptural silhouette
Color: Deep black/charcoal with characteristic amber-olive internal layer visible in side light
Size: Approximately 7–8" tall
Weight: Substantial — very heavy thick-walled glass typical of Iittala production
Signature: Signed on base (Tiina Nordström / Iittala)


Finnish art glass and Iittala collectors
Scandinavian / Nordic modernist design collectors
Mid-century modern and contemporary design collectors
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