Saara Hopea Tallest 1404 Vase

A tall and sleek, model 1404 or SH 105, vase designed by Saara Hopea in 1953 for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland.

Rising to an impressive height of 31 cm, this is the tallest version of this vase.

Its elongated conical form lends the piece a particularly commanding and architectural presence. The design demonstrates how a simple geometric silhouette, executed with precision and balance, can achieve remarkable visual impact.

Handmade at Nuutajärvi Glassworks, the vase is rendered in a sophisticated olive green, a colour that perfectly complements its refined form. The rich yet understated tone enhances the crisp profile of the vase. Both sculptural and functional, the piece stands as a superb example of Finnish Modernism.

See also the V&A's and British Museum's examples.