Rare Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

A vintage art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1950s. Mold blown crystal clear glass with a white glaze-like intermediate layer. Marked with incised signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA' on the base. Iittala model number 3508. An authentic piece of Finnish glass design of the 1950s.

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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Measures:
Height: 3.54" (9 cm)
Diameter: 2.95" (7.5 cm)

Literature Reference:
Werner Soderstrom, Tapio Wirkkala Eye, Hand and Thought, Helsinki 2000, page 298
Iittala in the Trienales of Milan, Naeyttely Iittalan Lasimuseossa 1987, illustration 33
Modernes Glas aus Finnland, Riihimaeki 1989, page 110


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

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.