Iittala 'Mariskooli' blue/'orvokinsininen' glass bowl
This stunning, collectible pressed glass 'Mariskooli' is from Finnish glass manufacturer Iittala. It is one of the company's most popular designs, manufactured from 1965 until today. This piece in 'orvokinsininen' blue is one of the five original colours of the pedestal bowls, and is a highly sought after shade. The Mariskooli were popularised by Armi Ratia, the founder of Finnish design house Marimekko, who used them at her famous garden parties.
Dating this particular piece is difficult. Until 1980 the bowls did not carry any maker's mark, and between 1980 and 2003 they were marked simply with a Marimekko cloth label, which was easily removed during washing. It was not until 2004 that 'Marimekko' was indented into the base of the bowls. This means that this particular piece dates anywhere between 1965 and 2003, but most likely dates towards the latter part of this period, judging by the central ring around the stem, which is thicker, in comparison to the earlier pieces which had thinner rings.
This piece is in excellent vintage condition; there are four small chips in the base, that are only noticeable upon close inspection.
The piece measures 15.5 cm tall and 12 cm in diameter.
This stunning, collectible pressed glass 'Mariskooli' is from Finnish glass manufacturer Iittala. It is one of the company's most popular designs, manufactured from 1965 until today. This piece in 'orvokinsininen' blue is one of the five original colours of the pedestal bowls, and is a highly sought after shade. The Mariskooli were popularised by Armi Ratia, the founder of Finnish design house Marimekko, who used them at her famous garden parties.
Dating this particular piece is difficult. Until 1980 the bowls did not carry any maker's mark, and between 1980 and 2003 they were marked simply with a Marimekko cloth label, which was easily removed during washing. It was not until 2004 that 'Marimekko' was indented into the base of the bowls. This means that this particular piece dates anywhere between 1965 and 2003, but most likely dates towards the latter part of this period, judging by the central ring around the stem, which is thicker, in comparison to the earlier pieces which had thinner rings.
This piece is in excellent vintage condition; there are four small chips in the base, that are only noticeable upon close inspection.
The piece measures 15.5 cm tall and 12 cm in diameter.
This stunning, collectible pressed glass 'Mariskooli' is from Finnish glass manufacturer Iittala. It is one of the company's most popular designs, manufactured from 1965 until today. This piece in 'orvokinsininen' blue is one of the five original colours of the pedestal bowls, and is a highly sought after shade. The Mariskooli were popularised by Armi Ratia, the founder of Finnish design house Marimekko, who used them at her famous garden parties.
Dating this particular piece is difficult. Until 1980 the bowls did not carry any maker's mark, and between 1980 and 2003 they were marked simply with a Marimekko cloth label, which was easily removed during washing. It was not until 2004 that 'Marimekko' was indented into the base of the bowls. This means that this particular piece dates anywhere between 1965 and 2003, but most likely dates towards the latter part of this period, judging by the central ring around the stem, which is thicker, in comparison to the earlier pieces which had thinner rings.
This piece is in excellent vintage condition; there are four small chips in the base, that are only noticeable upon close inspection.
The piece measures 15.5 cm tall and 12 cm in diameter.
Dimensions: The piece measures 15.5 cm tall and 12 cm in diameter.
Condition: This piece is in excellent vintage condition; there are four small chips in the base, that are only noticeable upon close inspection.