Iittala Art Glass Designed by Tapio Wirkkala
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About this item
Producer: Factory of Iittala
Designed by: Tapio Wirkkala
Production date: Produced between 1959 – 1969
Where: Finland, Scandinavia, Europe
For Iitalla, mould blown, cut, cased green and alternate bands of polished clear and sand-blasted art glass.
Engraved marks to the underside – 'Tapio Wiirkkala 3502'
Dimensions:
Height: 16cm
Width: 11cm
Depth: 12.6cm
Weight: 1506g
All dimensions are approximate
In good condition, no cracks or chips, some small internal inclusions (bubbles) Some scratches to the base and some light scratches to the rim which are not deep and which I have managed to show in one of the close-up photographs.
A modernist design with alternate bands of clear and frosted glass to give a unique mid-century design from one of Finland’s most influential designers.
Shown the in the exhibition catalogue, Tapio Wirkkala: Eye, Hand and Thought for the exhibition that was held at the Museum of Art & Design, Helsinki, 2000.
The British Museum even have one!
Additional Information
10159 (AB-151639)
W: 11cm (4.3")H: 16cm (6.3")D: 12.6cm (5")
Mid 20th Century
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom