Description:

Saara Hopea for Nuutajärvi, green Noppa bowl.
Decorative pressed glass bowl in green coloured glass with distinctive hobnail relief and elegant flared silhouette, designed by Saara Hopea for Nuutajärvi. Unsigned example from the 1970s.

Origin: Finland.
Designer: Saara Hopea.
Material: Pressed glass.
Dimensions: H. 10 cm, D. 15 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Saara Hopea-Untracht (1925–1984) was a Finnish designer and an important figure in Nordic modernist glass design. Working for Nuutajärvi, she became known for her elegant functional forms and innovative use of coloured and pressed glass. Her mid-20th-century designs remain highly regarded among collectors of Finnish decorative arts.