Humppila Kalla vase by Mikko Helander 27 cm | 1960s

Humppila Kalla vase by Mikko Helander 27 cm | 1960sElegant art glass vase Kalla, designed by Mikko Helander for Humppilan Lasi, Finland, in the 1960s. The form reflects the organic, flowing silhouette of a calla lily, a recurring motif in Finnish modernist glass. The design translates the organic curves of a flower into a balanced sculptural form, featuring a softly tilted rim and a slender, tapering neck. Made of hand blown, free formed glass, the vase features delicate engraved linear decoration

Elegant art glass vase “Kalla”, designed by Mikko Helander for Humppilan Lasi, Finland, in the 1960s.
The form reflects the organic, flowing silhouette of a calla lily, a recurring motif in Finnish modernist glass. The design translates the organic curves of a flower into a balanced sculptural form, featuring a softly tilted rim and a slender, tapering neck.

Made of hand-blown, free-formed glass, the vase features delicate engraved linear decoration winding subtly around the body. The clear glass captures and refracts light, giving the object both clarity and depth.

Design and Materials

• Designer: Mikko Helander

• Manufacturer: Humppilan Lasi, Finland

• Period: 1960s

• Model: Kalla

• Material: hand-blown, free-formed glass

• Technique: engraved linear decoration

• Height: 27 cm

• Color: clear glass with slight warm tint
  

• Number of form 355

Condition

Good vintage condition. There are some signs of use, including minor surface scratches inside and minor surface nicks on the body of the vase. Please refer to the photos. 

Style Notes

A distinctive example of Finnish modernist glass, combining technical precision with organic movement. The “Kalla” vase captures the restrained elegance and sculptural clarity characteristic of midcentury Nordic design.

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