What is Sommerso art glass?

Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is MCM art glass?

MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.

Is art glass valuable?

Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.

What does glass mean in art?

In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.

What is the art of making glass called?

The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.

Is stained glass Art Nouveau?

Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.

Are stained glass windows Art Deco?

Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?

One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Finnish Art Glass

Oiva Toikka Bird

Iittala Glasses By Tapio Wirkkala

Kaj Franck Nuutajarvi Notsjo

Lasi Finland

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Nuutajärvi Arktis Bowl Large by Björn Weckström, Scandinavian Modern Art Glass

$304 Sale Price

20% Off

Art Deco Table / Wall Lamp in Chromed and Opaline Glass, Idman 1940s

By Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant Finnish Art Deco table lamp in chromed or nickled brass with an adjustable white opaline

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Table / Wall Lamp in Chromed and Opaline Glass, Idman 1940s

$1,054

Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Three vases in green, white and clear art glass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Three vases in green, white and clear art glass. High quality, late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Three vases in green, white and clear art glass.

$300 / set

Set of 8 Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Glass Art Pieces, Iittala 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

A set of eight Tapio Wirkkala Tulip art objects / vases for Iittala. The set is of different pieces

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 8 Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Glass Art Pieces, Iittala 1950s

$3,908 / set

Two Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Glass Art Pieces Model 3561, Iittala, 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

Two Tapio Wirkkala Tulip art objects / vases model 3561 for Iittala. As Wirkkala was inspired by

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Two Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Glass Art Pieces Model 3561, Iittala, 1950s

$1,989 / set

Decorative glass sculpture vases, 1980s clear glass modern bookcase accent

Located in Milano, IT

Clear glass sculpture made probably in nord Europe, possibly Finland . This notable glass

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Decorative glass sculpture vases, 1980s clear glass modern bookcase accent

$438

Set of 3 Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved "Leaf" Glass Art Pieces, Iittala 1950s

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Helsinki, FI

A set of three Tapio Wirkkala leaf art objects / vases for Iittala. The set is of three two

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 3 Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved "Leaf" Glass Art Pieces, Iittala 1950s

$1,089 / set

Smoke Colored Iittala Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass with Motif from a Forge

Located in København, Copenhagen

Smoke-colored Iittala vase in mouth-blown art glass with motif from a forge. Beautiful Finnish

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Smoke Colored Iittala Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass with Motif from a Forge

$200

Richard Marquis for Noble Effort Murrini Vase, American Art Studio Glass

By Richard Marquis

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

museum collections including Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA; Finnish Glass Museum, Riihimaki

Category

1990s Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Richard Marquis for Noble Effort Murrini Vase, American Art Studio Glass

$2,000

Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Iridescent Glass Dove “Toikka’s Birds”

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Iridescent Glass Dove “Toikka’s Birds” A blown glass bird designed by the

Category

20th Century Finnish Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Iridescent Glass Dove “Toikka’s Birds”

$748

Mini Filande glass vase Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Mini Finnish Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala This mini Finnish glass vase, designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mini Filande glass vase Tapio Wirkkala

$400

Set of Oiva Toikka Glass Sculptures, Green Vegetables, Nuutajärvi

By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Helsinki, FI

) was a Finnish master glass designer and ceramist, working for Arabia Oy and Nuutajärven Lasitehdas

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Oiva Toikka Glass Sculptures, Green Vegetables, Nuutajärvi

$4,500 / set

Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT 3235 / Iittala

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

crystal-glass piece was made using the free-blown technique, which creates bubbles inside the glass

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT 3235 / Iittala

$650

Riihimäen Lasi Oy Small Brown Glass Vase, 1970s

By Royal Copenhagen, Riihimäen Lasi Oy, Holmegaard, Orrefors, Kosta Boda

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Vintage Finnish warm brown, clear solid base glass vase designed by Tamara Aladin or Aimo Okkolin

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Riihimäen Lasi Oy Small Brown Glass Vase, 1970s

$236 Sale Price

20% Off

Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi Oy. 3 Vases in Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi Oy. 3 vases in clear and light gray mouth blown art glass, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi Oy. 3 Vases in Mouth Blown Art Glass

$600 / set

Atomic Pendant Lamp in cased glass

By Prescolite

Located in South Charleston, WV

. Unmarked, but almost certainly produced in Finland for Prescolite. 9" wide and 12" tall. Perfect

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Atomic Pendant Lamp in cased glass

$945

Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT 3538 / Iittala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Manufactured from 1952 to 1955. One of a series of pieces using comb-cut, introduced in 1952 as a new surface decoration technique following the line-cut used in one of his best-know...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT 3538 / Iittala

$600

Riihimäen Lasi Oy Tall Modernist Glass Vase

By Riihimäen Lasi Oy

Located in Tilburg, NL

modernist art glass vase from Finland. Magnificent color and shape, making it a very interesting piece of

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Riihimäen Lasi Oy Tall Modernist Glass Vase

$445

Decorative Glass Bowl in Smoky Colours, Mikko Merikallio, Studio Merikallio 1981

Located in Helsinki, FI

A striking decorative bowl by Mikko Merikallio, one of the pioneers of the studio art glass

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Decorative Glass Bowl in Smoky Colours, Mikko Merikallio, Studio Merikallio 1981

$1,421

Oiva Toikka Orange, Green Blue Pampula Glass Bottle Sculpture Nuutajärvi 1970s

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka

Located in Helsinki, FI

many different colours. Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) was a Finnish master glass designer and ceramist

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Oiva Toikka Orange, Green Blue Pampula Glass Bottle Sculpture Nuutajärvi 1970s

$2,084

Prescolite Cased Glass Pendants two available

By Prescolite

Located in South Charleston, WV

Only one let. Priced individually. The remaining shade has a tiny chip to the bottom. Cased glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Prescolite Cased Glass Pendants two available

$495

Early Paavo Tynell Pendant in Brass Opaline Glass, Taito 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

patinated brass with blown glass shades. The lamp is in its original condition. The blown glass shades are

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early Paavo Tynell Pendant in Brass Opaline Glass, Taito 1940s

$4,026

Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / SALT BOWL 3269 / Iittala

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

bottom. It is the smallest of the glass art pieces. Signed 'TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA'.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / SALT BOWL 3269 / Iittala

$400

Paavo Tynell flush mount, brass glass circa 1950

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

core with brass decoration and a glass diffuser. Good overhall conditon.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Iron

Paavo Tynell flush mount, brass glass circa 1950

$4,618

“Revontulet” (Northern Lights) Glass Bowl – 1972 – Designed by Tauno Wirkkala

Located in Knivsta, SE

vintage glass bowl from Humppila, Finland. The model Revontulet (Northern Lights) was designed by Tauno

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

“Revontulet” (Northern Lights) Glass Bowl – 1972 – Designed by Tauno Wirkkala

$769

Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / ASHTRAY "ICE BREAKER" 3318 / Iittala

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Manufactured from 1963 to 1974 and from 1986 to 1987. This piece features a base approximately 30 mm thick, with icebergs and ice floes of various sizes floating on the sea surface, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / ASHTRAY "ICE BREAKER" 3318 / Iittala

$400

Tapio Wirkkala Blown and Frosted Glass Vase

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Tapio Wirkkala Blown and Frosted Glass Vase Beautiful Vase from the fifties, with an innovative

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Blown and Frosted Glass Vase

$3,000

Model 1425 Art Deco Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

, string wrapping, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina. Small chips of glass missing

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Model 1425 Art Deco Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s

$4,618

Saarinen table lamp in glass and metal attributed

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible table lamp attributed to Eero Saarinen in glass and metal lacquered.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Saarinen table lamp in glass and metal attributed

$2,700

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) for Iittala. Two "Arkipelago" glass candleholders.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) for Iittala. Two "Arkipelago" glass candleholders. Late 20th century

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) for Iittala. Two "Arkipelago" glass candleholders.

$320 / set

Glass Vase Sointu by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Vienna, AT

Hand blown midcentury clear vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1960s for Iittala.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Vase Sointu by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

$298

Paavo Tynell s pendant hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara.

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Paavo Tynell pendant lamp Paavo with hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell s pendant hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara.

$11,606

Organic Art Deco Beehive Ceiling Lamp in Chromed Metal Opaline, Idman 1940s

By Idman

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful art deco lamp with a beehive shaped opaline glass shade. The body of the lamp is

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Organic Art Deco Beehive Ceiling Lamp in Chromed Metal Opaline, Idman 1940s

$2,330

Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass Opaline Lighting Fixture, Taito 1930s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A monumental art deco chandelier by Paavo Tynell and made by Taito. Commissioned for the iconic

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass Opaline Lighting Fixture, Taito 1930s

$313,295

Oriental Blue Glass Rattan Table Lamp K11-18, Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s

By Maria Lindeman, Idman

Located in Helsinki, FI

rare, almost Aladin's lantern like lamp features a blown blue glass base with a brass top and handle

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oriental Blue Glass Rattan Table Lamp K11-18, Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s

$2,766

Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

trading company dealing with fancy pieces of Murano and Scandinavian art glass. Our passion for the beauty

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972

$525

Paavo Tynell for Idman OY, 3-Arm Chandelier in Brass Glass, Mid Century, 1940s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Odense, DK

through modern form. Each arm supports a softly rounded milk glass shade that casts a warm, diffused light

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell for Idman OY, 3-Arm Chandelier in Brass Glass, Mid Century, 1940s

$4,800

Pair of Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Ice Glass Sconces Attr, to Tapio Wirkkala

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Ice Glass Sconces Attributed to the

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Pair of Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Ice Glass Sconces Attr, to Tapio Wirkkala

$2,390 / set

Helena Tynell. Three ceiling lamps. Stainless steel and smoke-colored glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Finnish glass artist, most famously associated with her work at Riihimäen Lasi Oy in Finland and later at

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Helena Tynell. Three ceiling lamps. Stainless steel and smoke-colored glass

$700 / set

Pair of Large Tapio Wirkkala Line-Engraved Art Pieces Model 3545, Iittala, 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of Tapio Wirkkala line-engraved art pieces model 3545. A bigger version of the smaller

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Large Tapio Wirkkala Line-Engraved Art Pieces Model 3545, Iittala, 1950s

$2,629 / set

Set of Nine Oiva Toikka Birds, Green Ibis, Swan, Dotterel, Iittala Nuutajärvi

By Iittala, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka

Located in Helsinki, FI

great addition to or a starting point for any art glass lovers. All objects are signed. The

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Nine Oiva Toikka Birds, Green Ibis, Swan, Dotterel, Iittala Nuutajärvi

$5,897 / set

Set of Oiva Toikka Birds Bottles, Red Ibis, Pheseant, Iittala Nuutajärvi

By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

addition to or a starting point for any art glass lovers. All objects are signed except for the white bird

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Oiva Toikka Birds Bottles, Red Ibis, Pheseant, Iittala Nuutajärvi

$4,263 / set

Kaj Franck / "KREMLIN BELL" KF500/1500 / Nuutajarvi

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

, its beautiful form and high level of craftsmanship led to it being sold as an art piece from 1960 to

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck / "KREMLIN BELL" KF500/1500 / Nuutajarvi

$8,000

Tapio Wirkkala / VASE "LICHEN" /"FINGER VASE" L Crystal Edition 3515 / Iittala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Designed in 1949 and manufactured from 1950 to 1964. This art piece, named ‘Lichen/Finger,’ was one

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala / VASE "LICHEN" /"FINGER VASE" L Crystal Edition 3515 / Iittala

$3,500

Kaj Franck / BLACK SWAN(UNIQUE PIECE) / Nuutajarvi

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Filigree glass, made in Nuutajarvi in the late 1850s using techniques inspired by Venetian glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck / BLACK SWAN(UNIQUE PIECE) / Nuutajarvi

$10,000

Oiva Toikka / PAPERWEIGHT / Nuutajärvi

By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

, this paperweight features two welded cast glass pieces (with a fish motif on one side only) and a

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Oiva Toikka / PAPERWEIGHT / Nuutajärvi

$1,100

Kaj Franck / "KREMLIN BELL" KF500/1500 / Nuutajarvi

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

, its beautiful form and high level of craftsmanship led to it being sold as an art piece from 1960 to

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck / "KREMLIN BELL" KF500/1500 / Nuutajarvi

$7,000

Vintage Vase Claritas by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

is handblown by the glass master and thus an unique art glass. Marked with incised signature 'timo

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Vase Claritas by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

$1,945

Kaj Franck / BOWL(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

. However, he also left behind a large number of unique glass art pieces that make use of a wide variety of

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck / BOWL(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

$2,500

Helene Tynell / FOREST / Riihimaen Lasi

By Helena Tynell, Riihimäen Lasi Oy

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Helena Tynell is a Finnish female designer. After graduating from the Central School of Arts and

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Helene Tynell / FOREST / Riihimaen Lasi

$650

Helene Tynell / FOREST / Riihimaen Lasi

By Helena Tynell, Riihimäen Lasi Oy

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Helena Tynell is a Finnish female designer. After graduating from the Central School of Arts and

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Helene Tynell / FOREST / Riihimaen Lasi

$1,200

Kaj Franck / GOBLET(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

. However, he also left behind a large number of unique glass art pieces that make use of a wide variety of

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck / GOBLET(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

$3,000

Scandinavian Modern Brutalist Iittala Aslak Tea light Holder by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Chicago, IL

Tapio Wirkkala designed this ASLAK heavy glass votive or tea light candle holder which was produced

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Brutalist Iittala Aslak Tea light Holder by Tapio Wirkkala

$150

Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in London, GB

and refinement that defines mid-century Finnish glass. This goblet, of which there are 3 identical

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972

$961 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck

Located in London, GB

and refinement that defines mid-century Finnish glass. This particular goblet features a warm amber

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972

$961 Sale Price

20% Off

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

. However, he also left behind a large number of unique glass art pieces that make use of a wide variety of

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

$1,500

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

. However, he also left behind a large number of unique glass art pieces that make use of a wide variety of

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

$3,000

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Finnish Art Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Finnish art glass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, art glass and blown glass, every item from our selection of Finnish art glass was constructed with great care. Find 334 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Finnish art glass now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of Finnish art glass — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of Finnish art glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala and Kaj Franck each produced at least one beautiful piece of Finnish art glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Finnish Art Glass?

Prices for a piece of Finnish art glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $8,242, while the average can fetch as much as $629.

Questions About Finnish Art Glass

What is Sommerso art glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is MCM art glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
Is art glass valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.
What does glass mean in art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.
What is the art of making glass called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.
Is stained glass Art Nouveau?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
Are stained glass windows Art Deco?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.