Pagoda Vase by Nanny Still, 1970s

A vintage Pagoda-form vase designed by Finnish modernist Nanny Still in the 1970s, produced during her prolific period with Riihimäki Glass. The tiered silhouette—both architectural and softly geometric—captures the era’s Scandinavian exploration of form, light, and transparency. Its vertical rhythm and crisp edges give the vase a sculptural presence, while the glass itself carries the subtle shifts in tone and density characteristic of Still’s work. Whether displayed as a standalone object or used for a minimal floral arrangement, the Pagoda Vase embodies the playful discipline and clarity that define the best of Finnish mid-century design.

⌀:6.2cm

H:22cm

Artist Bio

Nanny Still was one of Finland’s most influential post-war designers, known for her innovative glasswork and her long, celebrated career with Riihimäki Glass, where she began working in 1949 after winning the factory’s design competition. Active through the 1950s–1970s, Still developed a distinctive language of clean geometry, saturated colour, and architectural silhouettes. Her designs often explored the interplay of transparency and structure, resulting in objects that feel both modern and timeless. Widely collected today, her works remain significant examples of Finnish modernism and the international studio-glass movement.