• Bowl, Antti Salmenlinna, Riihimäen Lasi - Royal SiO2
  • Bowl, Antti Salmenlinna, Riihimäen Lasi - Royal SiO2
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Bowl, Antti Salmenlinna, Riihimäen Lasi

Bowl, Antti Salmenlinna, Riihimäen Lasi

€470,00 EUR
€470,00 EUR
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The Details
Designer: Antti Salmenlinna
Object: Bowl
Model: No model designation
Series: Standalone piece
Brand: Riihimäen Lasi
Date of Manufacture: 1940 
Material: Glass
Technique: Mold-blowing
Color: Green
Width: 150 mm
Length: 150 mm
Height: 120 mm 
Weight: 1710 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Unsigned (As Issued)
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: 1940 Helsinki Olympic bowl.

The Story
This "Helsinki 1940" pressed glass bowl, designed by Antti Salmenlinna, is a historical masterpiece created at the Riihimäen Lasi factory for the 1940 Helsinki Summer Olympics. This rare object represents a worthy investment, embodying the continuity and craftsmanship of Nordic design history. The bowl’s relief motifs—featuring the Olympic rings, runners, and the inscription "HELSINKI 1940"—tell the story of the canceled Olympic Games, making it one of the most sought-after collector's items with significant historical resonance.

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Designer Antti Salmenlinna - Royal SiO2

Antti Salmenlinna


Antti Emil Salmenlinna (1897 – 1968) was a true "renaissance man" of Finnish visual culture, moving effortlessly between monumental stained glass and intimate interior design. While his career was defined by grand projects—such as the breathtaking interiors of St. Paul’s Church in Helsinki—his legacy lives in the everyday life of Finland. Most famously, he is the hand behind the iconic Finnish Police emblem (the sword-crowned lion), proving his mastery in creating symbols that command both respect and timelessness.

(Antti Salmenlinna photo: salmenlinna.eu)

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