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Occasionally we get unique and exceptional Scandinavian antiques and vintage jewelry… so every item listed on this page is one of a kind and will disappear from the page when sold. We recommend you come back and check this category every now and then… you never know what you might find!
Long Retro Pentti Sarpaneva Bronze Necklace Finland Pentti Sarpeneva (1925- 1978) , combined modern with revival of ancient or at least traditional styles. This necklace is one of the truly big retro Sarpaneva pieces!
Woodworking has long traditions in Finland. For “the people of forest” it has always been natural choice of material; easily available, durable and warm material to handle even in extreme winter cold, not to forget that it always has pleasant aroma also! Most Scandinavian household items were made of wide variety of wood like birch, pine, aspen, alder, juniper and spruce. Birch and pine are still widely used in Finnish design furniture, tableware and tools. Spruce is used for sauna paneling together with pine. Aspen is material for sauna benches and smaller table vessels or bowls. Juniper makes attractive pattern tableware… Exquisite woodwork is still having a special place in Scandinavian homes and traditional wooden table vessels and centerpieces are still made with same methods and expertise as they were hundreds of years ago.
Lapland craft tradition has its roots in the migration of hunters between different hunting grounds. Tools had to be easy to carry. Raw materials were taken directly from the natural surroundings: reindeer skin, antler, birch wood and roots. All Sámi craftsmen use a few basic materials such as reindeer antler and bone, Arctic wood and leather. Although one can find genuine Sámi handicraft where the artisan have chosen to include parts made of silver, tin or cloth as well. The items displayed on Lapland Craft pages are created of antler, leather and wood only.
These are truly individual works of art, and among the most unique gift items that can be purchased in the world today!
Finland became known as a leading country of design in the mid-20th century largely thanks to glass blowers' innovative approach to design. In the middle years of this century, Scandinavian design became celebrated for its reachable approach to modernism, and the warmth and humanity of its products mesmerized an international market. In the process, Scandinavia was often regarded as a single entity, rather than five different, though related nations. Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden share a great deal of history, but each has its own characteristics and design identity. In particular, Finland, separated from its neighbors by language as well as geographic barriers, took its own distinctive path to modernism. Extracting inspiration from historic folklore, the Finns translated it into original designs that provided them both national identity and international recognition.
Traditionally, Finnish glass was either clear or pale green in color, but in the fifties, factories and designers started experimenting with different tinting techniques, which became a trade mark for Finnish Design. Multicolored glass became very popular, both in Finland and in the rest of the world. In fact, glass sets were sold where every glass was a different color.
There are three main reasons for the success of Finnish glass design. First, its idiosyncratic character, rooted in the elements of Finnish nature, has given it a unique quality. Second, the glassworks in Finland provided designers with the security and the freedom to develop their style. The glassworks arranged competitions through which young artists received recognition for their work in Finland, and Finnish glass design was also promoted on the international scene via the Triennials and World Fairs. Finally, the designers themselves have left their permanent mark on Finnish glass design. Their astonishing creations are what have secured international fame for Finnish glass.
