Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi — Model 1495 “Safari” Vase (Ice Blue) Finklas (1960s)

Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi — Model 1495 “Safari” Vase (Ice Blue)

Finland · Circa 1960s/70s

A beautifully proportioned Model 1495 “Safari” vase by Tamara Aladin (1932–2019) for Riihimäen Lasi, shown here in the highly sought-after ice blue colourway. The vase is mould-blown with a textured exterior that catches the light in a subtle gradient, moving from pale, luminous blue through to a smoky base, a palette characteristic of Finnish mid-century glass.

Born in Helsinki, Tamara Aladin trained in fashion and textile design before joining Riihimäen Lasi in 1959. Her background in pattern and silhouette shaped her approach to glass: bold upper masses, clean lines, and strong geometric transitions. She designed over 150 pieces for the glassworks during her seventeen year tenure and became one of the factory’s most influential designers of the 1960s and 70s.

Aladin’s work is instantly recognisable for its sculptural clarity - pieces that feel modern yet have the softness and warmth of Nordic craft. The “Safari” series is one of her most enduring designs, defined by its architectural stacked form and textured cylindrical body.

Riihimäen Lasi (also known as Riihimäki Glassworks) was one of Finland’s major producers of art glass, celebrated for its innovation and the strength of its design studio. Today, Aladin’s work is widely collected, valued for its craftsmanship, colour, and unmistakably Finnish sensibility.

Excellent vintage condition.