Vintage Riihimäki Glass (Riihimäen lasi)

Riihimäki Glass, also sometimes called Riihimäen lasi after its original Finnish name, is today considered one of the most popular and sought-after brands of Nordic vintage glasses. The distinct style, high quality of craftsmanship and the fact that production of this glass has been discontinued for decades makes Riihimäki glass not just a tasteful addition to your dinnerware but also a rare and valuable collectible.

You can find several Riihimäki Glass items in our carefully curated collection which you can conveniently buy with just the click of a button. We offer shipping to many countries across the globe including the US and Canada. Order yours today!

A short history of Riihimäki Glass

Riihimäki Glass, or Riihimäen lasi as it’s called in Finnish, was founded in 1910 in the Finnish town of Riihimäki near Helsinki by Mikko Adolf Kohlemainen. The company produced many different glass items ranging from everyday household glassware like dishes or vases to more ornamental art glass.

Throughout the years, Riihimäki Glass produced a range of different glass designs and sets by various designers who are recognized as vanguards of Nordic vintage like Timo Sarpaneva or Gunnel Nyman.

Production of art glass and cut glass items was stopped in the 1970s after which the company only produced machine produced glass and plastic packaging. The glass company was bought by Ahlstrom Corporation in 1980 and eventually shut down in 1990. The legacy of Riihimäki Glass is nonetheless still alive today and the name is instantly recognized among fans of the Nordic vintage style.

Due to the fact that most of the highly regarded glass items were only produced until the 1970s, Riihimäki glass is considered a valuable brand among collectors.