Vintage vase by Grankullan Saviteollisuus with floral decor. The form number is 306. Handmade and rare piece.
Piece features a compact, rounded form with a gently curved body and a narrower neck that flares slightly at the rim. The lower portion is glazed in a black tone while the main body has a creamy off-white background. Around the midsection, there is a hand-painted band of stylized floral or leaf motifs in soft blues and yellows, outlined by thin horizontal stripes in a darker hue. The rim is highlighted with a vibrant blue glaze, adding a bright accent to the overall design.
The decorative style blends elements of Scandinavian folk and Baroque art—seen in the simplified floral patterns and hand-painted lines—with an Art Deco style, indicated by the clean, rounded shape and the somewhat abstracted motifs. It’s likely that this vase dates to the 1930s.
Height is 8,5 cm. Light traces of use consistent with the age of the piece. It marked and signed by manufacturer: Suomi 306.
Grankullan Saviteollisuus Oy was a Finnish ceramics manufacturer, active in the early to mid-20th century. The company specialized in producing pottery, ceramic household items, and decorative objects. "Saviteollisuus" translates to "clay industry" in Finnish, indicating its focus on ceramic and earthenware production.
While not as globally renowned as Arabia, Grankullan Saviteollisuus Oy contributed to Finland’s rich design heritage, crafting pieces that reflected both traditional and modern Scandinavian aesthetics.
