These sturdy minimalist shot glasses from the Riihimäki Glassworks of Finland date back to the 1960s and reflect the no-nonsense clarity of midcentury Nordic design.
The form is simple and cylindrical, with thick bases that give them a solid, weighty feel in the hand, emphasizing both durability and craftsmanship. The set features two distinct, richly tones: deep forest green and smoky teal blue, both classic colors in Finnish modern glassware of that era.
Dimensions: Height is 6.2 cm, Diameter max is 4.8 cm. Excellent vintage condition, minimal traces of use.
Why buy vintage glass by Riihimäki?
Finnish glass factory Riihimäen Lasi or simply Riihimäki. In the 1960s and 1970s, the glass factory employed exclusively talented Finnish designers, including Helena Tynell, Nanny Still, Tamara Aladin and Erkki Tapio Siiroinen.
They shared a common modernist style characterized by clean geometric lines, bright and unusual glass colors, and meticulously crafted forms. Tamara Aladin also created many works in the pop art style
