Massive Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951

Large bowl "Kalvolan kanto" (tree stump), designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the Iittala glassworks in 1951. Mold-blown, crystal-clear glass, with incised signature "TAPIO WIRKKALA 3241" on the base. Iittala model number 3241. This is the largest version of this design. An authentic piece of Finnish glass design from the 1950s, which was first presented at the Trienale in Milan in 1951.

Measures:
Height: 7.09" (18 cm)
Diameter: 7.68" (19.5 cm)

Tapio Wirkkala (1915 – 1985) was a Finnish designer and sculptor. He was one of the most famous post-war designers. Wirkkala's work ranges from designs of product packagings and metalware to glass, advertising grafics, ceramics, jewellery, furniture and plywood dishes. In 1946 he designed the iconic Kantarelli vase for Iittala. Wirkkala made designs for many companies such as Venini, Rosenthal, Asco Oy and others.

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Literature Reference:
Werner Soderstrom, Tapio Wirkkala Eye, Hand and Thought, Helsinki 2000, Page 295
Iittala in the Trienales of Milan, Naeyttely Iittalan Lasimuseossa 1987, page 27


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.09 in.
Width: 7.68 in.
Depth: 7.68 in.

Category: Decorative Bowls
Origin: Finland
Materials: Art Glass
Creator: Brand: Iittala; Artist: Tapio Wirkkala; Designer: Tapio Wirkkala

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.