In 2022, Finnish designer Anne Hirvonen designed a sculptural vase called Column, crafted entirely from recycled glass. She entered Northern’s Design Award competition, a platform that gives emerging designers the chance to showcase their designs and talents. Hirvonen was selected as the winner and, almost two years later, her beautiful design has finally launched. Now named the Fab Vase, the vessel is made using both traditional and new, innovative glass blowing techniques rooted in Nordic craftsmanship.
Through my development of the Fab Vase I want to highlight the ancient Nordic craft of glass making as it’s a skill that has long been endangered.
– Anne Hirvonen
With its distinct shape, the Fab Vase is available in two colors, one transparent and the other a striking yellow hue. The latter features three layers of glass, with the middle layer colored, bringing attention to the organic patterns formed during the mouthblowing process. Every vase comes with a removable stainless steel metal insert that has 42 holes to allow individual flower stems to stand upright, allowing you to effortlessly create dramatic arrangements.
To channel your inner florist with the Fab Vase, visit northern.no.
Photography by Sara Spilling.
