Vintage Ultima Thule bowl Iittal by T. Wirkkala, Finland 1980s

Poland

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About this vintage design furniture

Ultima Thule bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the Finnish company Iittala. The world-famous glass pattern was inspired by the beauty of Finland. Classic Finnish glass established its iconic status when Finnair started using it in first class. An item made of lead glass, decorated with characteristic drops. A dynamic fusion of art and function. The dishes are made in wooden forms, so the elements of the collection differ in texture, which changes during the firing process. The item is in very good condition, shows little signs of use. The Ultima Thule collection offers a wide range of tableware items that are both functional and decorative. The dish can be washed in a dishwasher. Dimensions: height 7 cm diameter 21 cm base diameter 20 cm Dimensions in inches: height 2.8 in diameter 7.3 in base diameter 7.9 in The development of the Iittala brand in the 1930s and 1940s was led by pioneers such as Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto and Kaj Franck, and it was also during this time that there was a breakthrough in the early stages of modernism and functionalism. It was believed that items should always be designed with thought and available to everyone. The main idea of ​​Iittala is to offer aesthetically and functionally durable products that bring joy and pleasure into everyday life, whether it is for eating, creating a mood or storing small items at home. Iittala objects are designed to be combined with different projects in different series as well as with the existing home environment. Brand makers believe people have a right to expect the design they buy to last a lifetime. The world is becoming more and more aware of the value of long-term design. Iittala believes that quality never goes out of style.

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Features

Length
21 cm
Height
7 cm
Depth
21 cm
Designer
Tapio WIRKKALA
Condition
Good
Period
1980s
Origin
Scandinavian
Colour
Transparent
Main material
Glass
Other material

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  • Return possible: up to 14 days after delivery

About the designer

Tapio WIRKKALA

1915 - 1985

Tapio Wirkkala was a Finnish designer and artist born on June 2, 1915 in Hanko, Finland, and died on May 19, 1985 in Helsinki. He is considered one of Finland's most important designers and left his mark on the history of 20th-century Scandinavian design.

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