Vase, purple

Mikko Helander designed the charming purple vase for Humppila Glassworks in the 1960s. The spike mold vase is made from clear glass and its inner part is a beautiful purple. The purple vase is the perfect vase for colourful single branches but makes an eye-catching statement also on its own. 

Mikko Helander

Humppila Glass is a Finnish glass factory in Humppila that started its operations in 1952. The Humppila glass factory was founded by the brothers Olavi, Martti, and Jonni Helander, who were formerly employed by Nuutajärvi Glassworks. The glass factory, which was housed in an old barn, produced both art glass and everyday glassware. At the time, Humppila Glass employed approximately 20–25 people. 
 
When the 1960s came, the techniques of glass manufacturing developed, and Humppila Glass was not able to compete with larger glass manufacturers, so the focus shifted more and more towards the production of art glass. By 1970, the challenging financial situation forced the company to file for bankruptcy. However, Humppilan Glass got a new opportunity when businessman Rolf Alander bought the company and built a new factory building, where operations started again in 1971. The 1970s were a successful time for Humppila Glass, when it produced up to 11.5% of the everyday glassware and art glass produced in Finland. 
 
In 1986, the Humppila glass factory and its business operations were bought by Wärtsilä. During the ownership of Wärtsilä, the warehouse and production facilities were converted into specialised boutiques and gift shops. At the end of the 1980s, the ownership changed again, and by 1994, all glassware was manufactured under the name of Iittala. Industrial glass manufacturing ended at the Humppila glass factory in 2008.

Most notable products manufactured in Humppila are:

Fantasia series, Kalla, Talonpoika series, Cosmos, Suomi series, Vati, Revontulet, Mesiurut, Kivi-set, Kasvimaalla, Taottu, Pohjola, Serenadi, and Maininki-plates.

This brand has collobarated with:

Henrik Koivula, Mikko Helander, Pertti Santalahti, Vesa Antikainen, Börje Rajalin, Tauno Wirkkala, and Kaija Aarikka.