Saara Hopea Votive

A hand-blown, cased glass candleholder designed in 1956 by Saara Hopea for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland.

Saara Hopea designed glass and fine jewellery as well as furniture. Her works in glass epitomise the minimalist 1950's Finnish style, which is apparent in this piece. 

The golden-yellow dish has been cased in a thick layer of crystal glass. The object was designed to hold a tealight candle but it also makes an ideal pin dish or vide poche.