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Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Chocolate Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This vase is in original vintage condition. The
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase by G. Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, Rolf Palm and Lisa Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Sandy Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, Rolf Palm and Lisa Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Glazed Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This vase is in original vintage condition. The
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Caramel Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, Rolf Palm and Lisa Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Blue&Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This vase is in
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Sand Stoneware Vase byGunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, Rolf Palm and Lisa Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Glazed Sapphire Stoneware Vase by G. Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Cobalt Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
and Lisa Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Glazed Blue Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, Rolf Palm and Lisa Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This vase is in original vintage condition. The
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Brown Stoneware Vase No.10 by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This vase is in
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Anthracite Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, Rolf Palm and Lisa Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Azure Stoneware Glazed Vase byGunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This vase is in original vintage condition. The
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Beige Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This vase is in original vintage condition. The
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Stoneware Vase No. 13 by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This vase is in
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Collectible Small Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg for Höganäs
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, Rolf Palm and Lisa Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Spherical Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This set is in original vintage condition. The colors of the
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3Small MidCentury Swedish Modern Collectible Brown&Blue Wavy Glazed Vases
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This set is in
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This set is in original vintage condition. Vase no. 3 has a
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This set is in original vintage condition. The
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small MidCentury Swedish Modern Collectible Honey Brown Stoneware Vase
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This set is in original vintage condition. The
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Blue Stoneware Vase
By Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Larrson, and Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This set is in original vintage condition. The
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Honey Stoneware Vase
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This set is in original vintage condition. The
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Double Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Gunnar Borg. It is currently a design company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Lisa Johansson-Pape Table Lamp Manufactured by Orno, Finland, 1950
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Barcelona, ES
historic Finnish glass factory Iittala.
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1950s Finnish Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Pair of Table Lamp Model “Senator”, Finland, 1947
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Barcelona, ES
, collaborating with historic Finnish glass factory Iittala.
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1940s Finnish Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Pair of Floor Lamps Manufactured by Orno Finland, 1947
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Barcelona, ES
, collaborating with historic Finnish glass factory Iittala.  
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1940s Finnish Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Three Vases in Art Glass, Finnish Design 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Three vases in art glass. Finnish design, 1960s. In very good
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Scandinavian Modern Small Crystal Ice Bucket
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
crystal ice bucket in Scandinavian art glass custom handle in aluminum and brass Dimensions: 8.5 tall
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

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Aluminum, Brass

Iittala Finland Midcentury Pair of Glass Candleholders
By Iittala
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century Iittala glass candlesticks. Still retains original marking stickers. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Iittala Glass Vintage

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Glass

Mid-Century Etched Glass Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Winnetka, IL
, porcelain, metal and plastics. This piece was made for Iittala Glass. Etched signature and date.
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1950s Finnish Iittala Glass Vintage

Vintage Tagged Set of 4 Iittala Finland Shot Glasses
By Iittala
Located in Toronto, CA
Dazzling set of 4 iittala Finland shot glasses. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the glass series
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1960s Finnish Brutalist Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Iittala Aslak set vintage shot glasses
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in HEILOO, NL
Vintage glass shot glasses designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Model Aslak produced in the
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Two i-glass Decanters by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Cologne, DE
Two i-glass decanters by Timo Sarpaneva from the 1950s for Iittala, the price is for both vases
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Timo Sarpaneva Very Rare Set of 84 Senator Glasses for 12, Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Brussels, BE
12 sherrys. 12 champagnes. 12 beers. 12 waters. 12 red wines. 12 white wines. 12 desserts.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Iittala Finland Valto Kokko Designed Glassware
By Iittala, Valto Kokko
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 1970s pair of cordial or sherry glasses designed by Valto Kokomo for iittala. Never used
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Vase 3536 by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Cologne, DE
condition, no chips, glass blue and pink, engraved with Tapio Wirkkala 3536 and Iittala label.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Candlestick Model 3412 by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1960s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munster, NRW
The glass candlestick designed by Tapio Wirkkala is called Model 3412. The object is a Classic
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Mouthblown Littala Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka in 1972
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Halstead, GB
one of iconic collection of Iittala glass birds each gives every bird its own personality making it a
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Iittala Art Glass Candle Holders Mid Century
By Iittala
Located in New York, NY
Iittala art glass candle holders. Set of 5. Brutalist Modernist Abstract Design. Mid Century 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Iittala, Finland Pair of Art Glass Candleholders
By Iittala
Located in New York, NY
Iittala Finland. Midcentury pair of candleholders or candlesticks. Excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Rare Big Timo Sarpaneva Glass Sculpture, Iittala.
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Sittard, NL
TIMO SARPANEVA Sculpture, from the ' Finlandia ' series, 1964-66 Mould-blown and cast glass
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1960s Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Double Walled Glass Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Double walled glass vase Measure: Height 7" (18cm) x width 9 1/2
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Timo Sarpaneva / Iittala Claritas Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Paris, FR
glass. Designed in 1983 and produced from 1984 BY IITTALA, this sample is dated 1985. Signed TIMO
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Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bowls Pantareuna Green Purple 1950s
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bowls Pantareuna Green Purple 1950s Two turned-mould
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Crystal

Iittala Finland Vase Mid Century Modern Brutalist Design
By Iittala
Located in New York, NY
1960s 1970s Iittala Finland Vase. Mid Century Modern Brutalist Design. Sturdy Weight. Excellent
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Blue Clear Glass Art Objects Handblown
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, Two glass-objects, model 3587 & 3589, Iittala, Finland, circa 1965 Two turned
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Arabia Iittala Nuutajarvi Flora Embossed Glass Bowl by Oiva Toikka, Finland
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Hudson, NY
This flora embossed 7.75" bowl is typical of 20th century glass design from Finland, Scandinavia
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Iittala Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

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Iittala Glass Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic iittala glass vintage available at 1stDibs. Each iittala glass vintage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, art glass and blown glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect iittala glass vintage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right iittala glass vintage, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made iittala glass vintage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva and Tapio Wirkkala are consistently popular.

How Much is a Iittala Glass Vintage?

Prices for a iittala glass vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $55 and can go as high as $13,330, while the average can fetch as much as $700.
Questions About Iittala Glass Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.