Iittala Glas Ultima Thule

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Iittala glas ultima thule.

Iittala founded as a glassworks in 1881 is a finnish design brand specialising in design objects tableware and cookware iittala s official i logo was designed by timo sarpaneva in 1956. Tapio wirkkala vintage ultima thule glass made by iittala finland 1960 s 1970 s. The new shade of blue evokes the scenery of northern finland frozen streams snow covered landscapes and dark nights. Tapio wirkkala designed ultima thule in 1968 this distinctive classic contributed to iittala s international breakthrough.

Designed in 1968 wirkkala s ultima thule contributed to iittala s national breakthrough and remains a distinctive iittala design. In modern literature ultima thule is used to reference the furthest possible place in the world. Tapio wirkkala and iittala s ultima thule glassware similarly references the icy cold reaches of scandinavia and the distinct expressive power of finnish glass. Unique drinking glass from finnish iittala with design inspired by ice melting.

An exclusive design reflecting the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glass blowing technique required to produce the effect to honour the great designer and the centenary iittala has expanded the ultima thule series. Back to the very north the edge of the world. Ultima thule is an exclusive design which reflects the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glass blowing technique required to produce the effect. Available in d o f beer glass goblet highball ice lip plates and tealight candleholder.

Inspired by the melting ice in lapland the ultima thule is design legend tapio wirkkala s most famous work. Wirkkala originally created the surface of ultima thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. More about iittala ultima thule clear candle holder flickering candlelight will be even more enchanting behind the clear glass of this votive. Favourite add to iittala ultima thule bowl designed by tapio wirkkala.

Make offer vintage iittala finland ultima thule tapio wirkkala footed glass bowl 1960 s iittala ultima thule 6 oz 3 5 x 2 75 old fashioned glass tapio wirkkala 1968 16 07. It takes you back to the roots of ultima thule. Ultima thule rain ultima thule is clad in blue for its half century anniversary. 5 out of 5 stars 139 139 reviews.

Iittala has strong design roots in glasswares and art glass which can be seen in for example the early designs of aino aalto glasses designed by aino aalto in 1932.