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Riihimäen Lasi Oy

Nanny Still Neodymium 'Saturnus' Vase

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A Nanny Still art object named 'Saturnus', designed for and made by Riihimäki glassworks, 1960.

The leaps and bounds of perceived progression during the 1950's sparked a huge interest in science, space, and in human possibility. It may be easy therefore to attribute the inspiration for these vases, which date from 1960, as they appear to embody a literal representation of the Space Race, both in form and by name. However, instead of creating something gaudy or kitsch, Nanny Still has taken this optimism to design some of the most delicate and beautiful objects in her entire portfolio. The 'Saturnus' vase utilises the masterly capabilities of the most skilful glassblowers at the Riihimäki glassworks to create Still's own ethereal interpretation of an image of space. 

This beautifully hand-made vase features a bulbous, spheroid body and dramatically flared rim, creating the impression of Saturn's ring. 

Further contributing to its celestial & otherworldly nature, this exquisite Saturnus vase is made from colour-changing neodymium glass. In different lighting conditions, the object changes from a delicate lilac in natural light, to sky blue in fluorescent/white light. 

Model Number: 6462 

Name: "Saturnus" (Saturn) 

Designer: Nanny Still

Manufacturer: Riihimäki Glass Works

Year of Design: 1960

Date Produced: 1961-8

Colour: Lilac

Height: 5 cm, Diameter: 9 cm

Condition: Perfect

Branding: Hand etched signature "Nanny Still Riihimäen Lasi Oy"