Finnish Glass
Small format monograph on Finnish modernist glass, published in 1966 by Tammi. Introductory essay in English by Kerttu Niilonen. Features sections on esteemed masters such as Gunnel Nyman, Alvar Aalto, Kaj Franck, Timo Sarpaneva, Nanny Still, and Tapio Wirkkala along with lesser-known talents such as Henry Ericsson, Arttu Brummer, Goran Hongell, and Helena Tynell. 8vo (6.25” x 8.75”), pictorial folded wrappers, 112 pages, fully illustrated with dramatically-staged color and b/w photographs. There is a portrait of each artist at the head of their section and a CV for each at the end of the book. A short and sweet survey of this important sector of modern design, with well-chosen design examples complemented by the artful photography and presentation. Slight lean to spine. Faint foxing to top edge of front wrapper, first and last page. Light bumping and rubbing to de-laminated wrappers.
Small format monograph on Finnish modernist glass, published in 1966 by Tammi. Introductory essay in English by Kerttu Niilonen. Features sections on esteemed masters such as Gunnel Nyman, Alvar Aalto, Kaj Franck, Timo Sarpaneva, Nanny Still, and Tapio Wirkkala along with lesser-known talents such as Henry Ericsson, Arttu Brummer, Goran Hongell, and Helena Tynell. 8vo (6.25” x 8.75”), pictorial folded wrappers, 112 pages, fully illustrated with dramatically-staged color and b/w photographs. There is a portrait of each artist at the head of their section and a CV for each at the end of the book. A short and sweet survey of this important sector of modern design, with well-chosen design examples complemented by the artful photography and presentation. Slight lean to spine. Faint foxing to top edge of front wrapper, first and last page. Light bumping and rubbing to de-laminated wrappers.
Small format monograph on Finnish modernist glass, published in 1966 by Tammi. Introductory essay in English by Kerttu Niilonen. Features sections on esteemed masters such as Gunnel Nyman, Alvar Aalto, Kaj Franck, Timo Sarpaneva, Nanny Still, and Tapio Wirkkala along with lesser-known talents such as Henry Ericsson, Arttu Brummer, Goran Hongell, and Helena Tynell. 8vo (6.25” x 8.75”), pictorial folded wrappers, 112 pages, fully illustrated with dramatically-staged color and b/w photographs. There is a portrait of each artist at the head of their section and a CV for each at the end of the book. A short and sweet survey of this important sector of modern design, with well-chosen design examples complemented by the artful photography and presentation. Slight lean to spine. Faint foxing to top edge of front wrapper, first and last page. Light bumping and rubbing to de-laminated wrappers.
