Finger Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951

A vintage 'Jäkälä' (lichen or finger) vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1951. Mold blown cased and acid matted glass, marked with incised signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA' on the base. Iittala model number 3516. An authentic piece of Finnish glass design of the 1950s which was first presented at the Milan Trienale in 1951. Good condition, very tiny dent on the body - see pictures.

Measures:
Height: 3.35" (8.5 cm)
Diameter: 5.31" (13.5 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.

Literature Reference:
Werner Soderstrom, Tapio Wirkkala Eye, Hand and Thought, Helsinki 2000, Page 77 and 299
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.

Origin:
Finland

Creator:
Brand: Iittala; Artist: Tapio Wirkkala; Designer: Tapio Wirkkala

Materials & Techniques:
Art Glass

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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.