Tapio Wirkkala ULTIMA THULE 6" Ice Bowl iittala Mid Century Finnish Modern Glass
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Ultima Thule Description: The item up for bids is an Ultima Thule glass ice bowl by the renowned Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala. The bowl was produced by iittala and the design dates to the mid 1960s. The bowl has a great ice or glacier motif with a crystalline surface on top that melts into rounded melting droplets at the base. The bowl sits up on three of these droplet legs. This is an icon of Scandinavian modern glass and there is no reserve, so have some fun and bid! In modern literature, Ultima Thule is used to reference the furthest possible place in the world. Tapio Wirkkala’s Ultima Thule glassware similarly references the icy cold reaches of Scandinaiva and the distinct expressive power of Finnish glass. Designed in 1968, Wirkkala’s Ultima Thule contributed to iittala’s national breakthrough and remains a distinctive iittala design. The Ultima Thule footed serving bowl has textured sides that reference the northern icy terrain of Scandinavia. The unique texture of the glass is created by a time intensive technique that is created by the molten glass burning the surface of the wooden moulds. Condition: The condition is excellent vintage with no chips, cracks, or cloudiness. Dimensions: It measures 6" in diameter at the opening and stands 4 1/4" tall at the edge. Shipping: The buyer of this fine item is responsible
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