Large Tapio Wirkkala Bowl plate, “Ultima Thule”, Iittala.
Chic, large and practical glass bowl from the legendary Ultima Thule collection by renowned Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala. Could be used as a fruit bowl, pulled out for special occasions, or permanently left out as a centrepiece. Amazing texture and shadows.
Inspired by the melting ice in Lapland, the Ultima Thule is design legend Tapio Wirkkala’s most famous work. Wirkkala originally created the surface of Ultima Thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. Ultima Thule is an exclusive design which reflects the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glass-blowing technique required to produce the effect.
NOTE: available w/c 27 May 2024
Manufacturer: Iittala
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985)
Origin: Finland
Period: 1960’s
Dimensions: D38cm
Condition: Vintage condition, no remarks
Chic, large and practical glass bowl from the legendary Ultima Thule collection by renowned Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala. Could be used as a fruit bowl, pulled out for special occasions, or permanently left out as a centrepiece. Amazing texture and shadows.
Inspired by the melting ice in Lapland, the Ultima Thule is design legend Tapio Wirkkala’s most famous work. Wirkkala originally created the surface of Ultima Thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. Ultima Thule is an exclusive design which reflects the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glass-blowing technique required to produce the effect.
NOTE: available w/c 27 May 2024
Manufacturer: Iittala
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985)
Origin: Finland
Period: 1960’s
Dimensions: D38cm
Condition: Vintage condition, no remarks
Chic, large and practical glass bowl from the legendary Ultima Thule collection by renowned Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala. Could be used as a fruit bowl, pulled out for special occasions, or permanently left out as a centrepiece. Amazing texture and shadows.
Inspired by the melting ice in Lapland, the Ultima Thule is design legend Tapio Wirkkala’s most famous work. Wirkkala originally created the surface of Ultima Thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. Ultima Thule is an exclusive design which reflects the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glass-blowing technique required to produce the effect.
NOTE: available w/c 27 May 2024
Manufacturer: Iittala
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985)
Origin: Finland
Period: 1960’s
Dimensions: D38cm
Condition: Vintage condition, no remarks
