Vintage Finnish Art Glass Base/Bottle

Stella Polaris Vase by Nanny Still for Riihimäki / Riihimaen Lasi Oy, 1967 Produced by Riihimaki (or Riihimaen Lasi Oy) from Finland Design by acclaimed glass designer Nanny Still Height: 18.8 cm / 7.4'' Width: 14.5 cm / 5.5" Depth: 6 cm / Weight: 620 g In excellent condition with no chips, scratches, knicks, cloudiness, or alterations. Scandinavian modern design classic, Stella Polaris was designed in 1967 and was in production from 1968 to 1973. The Riihimaki glassworks was founded in 1910, Riihimaki, Finland. In 1927 Riihimaki became the largest glass factory in Finland. In 1937 Riihimaki was renamed Riihimaen Lasi Oy. Riihimaki factory closed in 1990. Today the factory space is a museum displaying pivotal designs from many Scandinavian glass designers, artists, and craftsmen & women, including the works of Nanny Still.