Berghülen, BW
Details
- Dimensions
- 3.15ʺW × 3.15ʺD × 7.09ʺH
- Styles
- Scandinavian
- Artist
- Tapio Wirkkala
- Brand
- Iittala
- Designer
- Tapio Wirkkala
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Art Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of … moreAll 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. less
- Description
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Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s
A rare art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala … more Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s
A rare art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1940s. Free blown crystal clear glass with internal sodium bubbles decoration. Marked with incised signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA' on the base. Iittala model number 3234. An authentic piece of Finnish glass design of the 1940s.
Measures:
Height: 7.09" (18 cm)
Diameter: 3.15" (8 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 294 less
Berghülen, BW
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