Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, set of six drinking glasses.
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, set of six drinking glasses.
Drinking glasses from the Ultima Thule series in clear glass with a distinctive ice-like texture and organic form, inspired by melting ice in the Nordic landscape, designed in the 1970s.
Origin: Finland.
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala.
Material: Glass.
Dimensions: H. 12 cm, D. 6 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was one of Finland’s most influential designers and a key figure in Scandinavian modernism. He worked across multiple materials but is especially renowned for his glass designs for Iittala. The Ultima Thule series, introduced in 1968, is among his most iconic works, inspired by the melting ice formations of Lapland, resulting in its unique texture.
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