Riihimäen Lasi Onnenlehti Ruby Red Glass Vase by Helena Tynell

A sculptural ruby red art glass vase from the Onnenlehti series, designed by Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi in Finland in 1971.

The vase has a distinctive four-lobed silhouette inspired by a four-leaf clover. Its compact, rounded body opens into four softly curved sections at the rim, creating a sculptural outline that changes noticeably when viewed from different angles.

The deep ruby red glass is particularly striking in natural light, revealing variations in colour and depth through the curved walls. The vase was produced using a mould-blown technique, with a substantial glass body and a clear cased base that lifts the coloured form visually from the surface.

A strong decorative object on its own, the vase also works beautifully with a small floral arrangement.