Description:

Nanny Still for Raak
Vase in purple glass and copper. Mid-20th century.

A cylindrical vase in purple glass mounted in a hammered copper base, decorated with inset glass cabochons in matching tone. Designed by Nanny Still for Raak. The combination of colored glass and metal creates a striking, sculptural expression, characteristic of Still’s work with contrasts and material interplay.

Artist: Nanny Still
Manufacturer: Raak (stamped)
Material: Glass and copper
Dimensions: H. 18 cm, D. 8 cm
Period: Mid-20th century
Condition: Very good condition

Bio:
Nanny Still (1926-2009) was a Finnish glass artist and designer, educated at the School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki in 1949. She is best known for her collaboration with Riihimäki Glassworks, where she created iconic glass designs characterized by bold colors and geometric forms. In the 1950s she moved to Belgium, working with Raak and other manufacturers, developing pieces that combined glass and metal. Still is regarded as one of the most important Nordic designers, and her works are represented in museums and collections worldwide.