Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala
Finland, 1915 - 1985
Born in Hanko, Finland. Tapio Wirkkala is known as the versatile genius of design. His contribution to design includes everything from glass products to the design of banknotes and graphic art. During his career, Wirkkala has participated in many interntional exhibitions, as well as being the artistic director of the University of Arts and Design in Helsinki for many years.
Among his most famous works have been the design for the Finlandia vodka bottle (1970-2000) and for Iittala's Ultima Thule set of kitchen glasses. Both glassware items feature a dripping icicle look, and in the case of Iittala's popular glassware it is said to have taken thousands of hours to develop a glassblowing technique that would produce the effect.
Wirkkala did much of his initial design work using a traditional Finnish carving knife, the puukko. Wirkkala designed his own version of the knife. The Tapio Wirkkala Puukko was built by Hackman Cutlery and marketed by Brookstone in the US in the early 70's. He has won a large number of awards, including three gold medals at the Triennale in Milan in 1951, followed by another three in 1954.
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Iittala Ultima Thule Pitcher$252.00CAD -
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Iittala Ultima Thule Beer Glasses (Set of 2)$122.00CAD
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Iittala Ultima Thule Ice Lip Pitcher$292.00CAD
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Iittala Ultima Thule Serving Bowl$177.00CAD
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Iittala Ultima Thule Centerpiece Bowl$354.00CAD
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Iittala Ultima Thule Goblets (Set of 2)$116.00CAD
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Iittala Ultima Thule Glass Vase 4 Inch$190.00CAD
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Iittala Ultima Thule Glass Vase 7 Inch$394.00CAD
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Iittala Ultima Thule Plate 9.75 inch$82.00CAD
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Iittala Ultima Thule Plate 7.5 inch$54.00CAD