Riihimaen Lasi Sesi by Erkkitapio Siiroinen Modernist Glass 18 Piece Dinner Set

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This stunning Modernist dinner set for six is from the Sesi series was designed by Erkkitapio Siiroinen for Finnish glassworks RiihimŠen Lasi. Siiroinen was inspired to create the Sesi series by his friend Sesi, which he subsequently named the series in honour of. Siiroinen spent two years experimenting to create the black glass and the Sesi series, which would eventually be launched by RiihimŠen Lasi in 1976.

Because the concept of Sesi was so new and innovative at the time (it was very rare to design such a large series in black glass), the launch generated a great deal of interest and was widely noted in the press, the series quickly became popular.

The glass itself gives the appearance of black but is actually an exceptionally deep shade of Cobalt blue, the blue hue is revealed when under bright light. The form of the semi-automatic mould blown bowls is rounded with angular 'ear' accents. The hand-blown dinner plates and side plates shimmer like the deepest pools of ink, giving a beautiful expression of the raw material. The bowls contrast the plates beautifully, both of which show off different aspects of Modernist design.

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• Dimensions: Height: c. " / 22.6 cm tall (from base to rim) x " / 18.9 cm (across widest point). Depth: c. " / 8.7 cm Base: c. " / 8cm x c. " / 10cm. Unpackaged weight: c 1.0 kg / 925 g
• Condition: Excellent, no chips, cracks or repairs for pitcher jug and all cups. There is mild use wear which commensurates with the age of the pieces. 5 of the dinner plates and all 6 of the soup bowls bear the original 'Riihimaen Lasi, Made in Finland' label, in use during the 1970s.

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• Fabric Content: Ceramic
• Vendor Colour Code: BLACK
• Vendor Style Code: 1311181039
• Andrews SKU: 6108-0024

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