Oy Starckjohann & Co Ab – Finnish Industrial Supply Matchbook Sleeve (c.1950s–60s)

Description

Oy Starckjohann & Co Ab – Finnish Industrial Supply Matchbook Sleeve (c.1950s–60s)

🏷 Publisher: Oy Starckjohann & Co Ab
🏭 Industry: Industrial supply, wholesale & imports
📍 Country: Finland
📦 Type: Promotional matchbook sleeve
🔥 Contents: Sleeve only (matches not present)
🗣 Language: Finnish & Swedish
📅 Era: c.1950s–60s
🎨 Design: Minimalist mid-century corporate design with blue and grey blocks, medical/industrial-style emblem, and clean sans-serif typography

Description:
Original vintage Finnish matchbook sleeve advertising Oy Starckjohann & Co Ab, one of Finland’s major industrial supply and import firms during the mid-20th century. The design is classic Nordic modernism — restrained colours, functional layout, and zero nonsense.

The reverse lists an impressive nationwide presence, with offices and branches in Helsinki, Lahti, Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Pori, and Lappeenranta, reflecting the scale of the company and Finland’s post-war industrial growth.

A strong example of Finnish corporate ephemera from an era when branding was quiet, confident, and built to last.

Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Light handling wear consistent with age. Print remains crisp with strong colour and legibility. No tears or major faults.