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DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

A striking example of Finnish uranium glass, this vintage candle holder was designed by Tamara Aladin for Riihim\u00e4en Lasi. Its vivid citron-yellow colour, substantial geometric form and raised circular decoration give it a bold Scandinavian Modern appearance.<\/p>\n

Beautiful in ordinary daylight, the glass undergoes a spectacular transformation beneath ultraviolet light, fluorescing an intense bright green. This combination of recognised Finnish design and strong UV reactivity makes it an appealing collectable for enthusiasts of uranium glass, Scandinavian glass and mid-century modern design.<\/p>\n

Tamara Aladin and Riihim\u00e4en Lasi<\/p>\n

Tamara Aladin was an important Finnish glass designer closely associated with Riihim\u00e4en Lasi during the post-war period. Her work is recognised for strong sculptural forms, textured surfaces and distinctive geometric decoration.<\/p>\n

Riihim\u00e4en Lasi was founded in Riihim\u00e4ki, Finland, in 1910. The company became one of Finland\u2019s leading glass manufacturers, producing domestic glassware alongside decorative and modern art glass. Riihim\u00e4en Lasi worked with several notable Finnish designers and remained in operation until 1990.<\/p>\n

Design and Appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n

This compact candle holder has a square, architectural form composed of two gently stepped sections. Raised circular decoration appears around the exterior, creating visual depth and allowing light to move through the thick moulded glass.<\/p>\n

The central opening accommodates a standard taper candle. The original Riihim\u00e4en Lasi foil label remains attached, providing valuable confirmation of the manufacturer.<\/p>\n

The glass appears citron yellow in normal lighting. When illuminated with ultraviolet light, it produces the brilliant green fluorescence characteristic of uranium glass. Photographs taken in both ordinary and UV lighting are included to demonstrate the dramatic change in appearance.<\/p>\n

Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

Designer: Tamara Aladin<\/p>\n

Manufacturer: Riihim\u00e4en Lasi<\/p>\n

Country of Origin: Finland<\/p>\n

Object Type: Taper Candle Holder<\/p>\n

Material: Uranium Glass<\/p>\n

Colour: Citron Yellow<\/p>\n

Production Style: Pressed Glass<\/p>\n

Features: Strong bright-green UV fluorescence<\/p>\n

Label: Original Riihim\u00e4en Lasi foil label attached<\/p>\n

Period: Vintage, mid-to-late twentieth century<\/p>\n

Measurements<\/strong><\/p>\n

Height: 10 cm<\/p>\n

Width: 9 cm<\/p>\n

Depth: 9 cm<\/p>\n

Weight: 416 grams<\/p>\n

Condition<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented in very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks or repairs observed. Minor surface wear may be present consistent with age and previous use.<\/p>\n

The original Riihim\u00e4en Lasi foil label remains attached and displays some age-related wear. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.<\/p>\n

The candle shown in the photographs is for display purposes only and is not included.<\/p>\n

Collecting Uranium Glass<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uranium glass was produced by adding a uranium compound to the molten glass mixture as a colourant. Its most recognisable characteristic is the brilliant green fluorescence produced when the glass is exposed to suitable ultraviolet light.<\/p>\n

This dramatic reaction makes uranium glass particularly effective when displayed in a dedicated UV-lit cabinet. Even a small collection can create an impressive display, especially in a darkened room or at night.<\/p>\n

This Riihim\u00e4en Lasi candle holder offers an attractive combination of Finnish design history, original labelling and strong uranium-glass fluorescence.<\/p>\n

Explore our Uranium Glass collection and visit the TMC Emporium Uranium Glass Collecting Guide to learn more about its history, manufacture, identification, UV fluorescence and safe display.<\/p>\n

Explore More<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn more about the history, manufacture, identification, fluorescence and safe display of uranium glass in our Uranium Glass History, Identification, UV Glow & Collecting Guide:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/uranium-glass-history-identification-uv-glow-collecting-guide\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Browse more vintage and collectable uranium glass available from TMC Emporium:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/product-category\/tmc-emporium\/vintage-glass-art-glass\/uranium-glass-vintage-glass-art-glass\/<\/a><\/p>\n

About TMC Emporium<\/b><\/p>\n

TMC Emporium offers an evolving collection of vintage, collectable and decorative items sourced throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. Each item is individually photographed and described, with care taken to accurately represent its condition.<\/p>\n

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A striking vintage citron-yellow uranium glass taper candle holder designed by Tamara Aladin for Riihim\u00e4en Lasi of Finland. Featuring a bold geometric form, raised circular decoration and its original maker\u2019s foil label, the glass fluoresces an intense bright green beneath ultraviolet light.<\/p>\n

Measures 9 \u00d7 9 \u00d7 10 cm high and weighs 416 grams. Presented in very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks or repairs observed. Candle not included.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20424,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"Tamara Aladin for Riihim\u00e4en Lasi Yellow Uranium Glass Candle Holder - {{ post.custom_field.wc_ps_subtitle }}Australia Wide Postage Included in Price\u00a0 - The McCorry Collection","description":"A striking vintage citron-yellow uranium glass taper candle holder designed by Tamara Aladin for Riihim\u00e4en Lasi of Finland. Featuring a bold geometric form, rai"},"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"_slim_seo_primary_term_product_brand":0,"_slim_seo_primary_term_product_cat":836,"_slim_seo_primary_term_product_tag":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[836,1245,1238],"product_tag":[1242,1240,1243,1241,1239],"class_list":["post-20417","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-tmc-emporium","product_cat-uranium-glass-vintage-glass-art-glass","product_cat-vintage-glass-art-glass","product_tag-finnish-glass","product_tag-riihimaen-lasi","product_tag-scandinavian-glass","product_tag-tamara-aladin","product_tag-uranium-glass","first","instock","sold-individually","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/20417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/20417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20497,"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/20417\/revisions\/20497"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20424"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=20417"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=20417"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=20417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}