Kai Blomqvist for Kumela, vase.

Kai Blomqvist for Kumela, vase. Sculptural vase in heavy mould-blown glass with a pronounced organic relief texture. The glass graduates from clear and pale at the base to warm amber-brown and cognac tones around the heavily modelled upper section. Signed Kai Blomqvist and Kumela. The model was produced for Kumela in Riihimäki, Finland. Origin: Finland. Designer: Kai Blomqvist. Manufacturer: Kumela, Riihimäki. Material: Glass. Dimensions: H. 23 cm, D. 13 cm. Period: 1980s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Kai Blomqvist (b. 1939) is a Finnish glass designer who worked with Kumela in Riihimäki. His glass designs are characterised by sculptural forms, pronounced relief effects and a strong interest in the material qualities of glass. Blomqvist was among the artists who designed models for Kumela, where art-glass production encompassed both traditionally blown glass and newer manufacturing techniques.