$75
H 3.25 in W 2 in D 2.25 in
Iittala Glassware creamer Ultima Thule by Tapio Wirkkala Scandinavian Modern
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a creamer from the Ultima Thule glassware collection designed by Tapio
Art Glass
Iittala Ultima Thule 56oz Serving Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Wirkkala defied the rules of glassblowing with his iconic Ultima Thule collection. Inspired by ice and snow
Glass
Set of Iittala Ultima Thule Bowls 13 Pieces
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A set of total 13 pieces. 12 clear glass serving bowls and one large bowl in the Ultima Thule
Glass
$560Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 6.13 in W 2.63 in D 2.63 in
8 Ultima Thule Glasses Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Rare
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Doraville, GA
is called Ultima Thule. "The Iittala Ultima Thule glassware was designed by Tapio Wirkkala as part
Glass
$1,350 / set
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Tapio Wirkkala - Blue Cobalt - Ultima Thule set of 6 Mugs - 1968
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This stunning set of 6 Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule mugs showcases the designer’s legendary
Glass
$900 / set
H 3.5 in Dm 2.75 in
Set of 12 iittala Finland "ULTIMA THULE" Whiskey Glasses by Tapio Wirkkala NOS
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) ULTIMA THULE collection for iittala Finland c. 1968. Set of 12 new old
Glass
NOS iittala Finland "ULTIMA THULE" Glass Candle Holder in Box by Tapio Wirkkala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) ULTIMA THULE collection for iittala Finland c. 1968. New old stock
Glass
$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Modern Ultima Thule Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland 7 Glass Bowls
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Miami, FL
Tapio Wirkkala's 1960s Scandinavian Modern creation of Ultima Thule for Iittala, Finland. This
Art Glass
7 DESSERT BOWLS iittala ultima thule tapio wirkkala 1960s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Mannheim, DE
7 'Ultima Thule' dessert bowls designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in 1968. Dimensions in cm
Glass
$250 / set
H 4.5 in Dm 9.25 in
Iittala Ultima Thule Style Wirkkala Clear Ice Glass Set of Nine Serving Bowls
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Thule style glassware designed by Tapio Wirkkala. This set consists of a large bowl and eight smaller
Glass
Table Lamp "Väre", Tapio Wirkkala, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
the Ultima Thule series. Wirkkala was a multiple winner of the Milan Triennale.
Glass, Wood
Pendant by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Oy, 1960s
By Idman Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Ultima Thule series. Wirkkala was a multiple winner of the Milan Triennale.
Metal, Brass
$3,450
H 3.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Hammered Silver Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, TW 243, Finland, 1971, Decorative Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ultima Thule set of kitchen glasses.
Sterling Silver
$200 / item
H 7.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Large Pinja Crystal Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, 1988
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series remain popular today. "
Cut Glass
$185Sale Price / item|67% Off
H 9.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
Tapio Wirkkala Large Pinja Crystal Vase for Iittala Finland, Scandinavian Modern
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series remain popular today.
Crystal
$600
H 3.55 in Dm 3.55 in
1970's Tapio Wirkkala 4 Niva Whiskey glasses + Seita Ice Bucket Iittala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
talented artist created more than four hundred glass objects for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima
Glass, Art Glass
$4,500 / item
H 53 in W 7.5 in D 28 in
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy
By Innolux Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Glendale, CA
, such as the Ultima Thule series, have become particularly well-known. Finnish icon Tapio Wirkkala was
Aluminum, Brass
$4,500 / item
H 53 in W 7.5 in D 28 in
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy
By Tapio Wirkkala, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
designed by Wirkkala for Iittala, such as the Ultima Thule series, have become particularly well-known
Brass, Aluminum
Tapio Wirkkala 9020 coffee table by Asko Finland 1958
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
company Iittala, creating iconic glassware designs like the Tapio glass series and the Ultima Thule
Glass, Oak
$1,650
H 0.41 in W 4.67 in D 1.48 in
TAPIO WIRKKALA 1962 Finland Modernist Sculptural Dish-Tray in .916 Sterling
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Miami, FL
Iittala's Ultima Thule set of kitchen glasses. Both glassware items feature a dripping icicle look, and in
Silver, Sterling Silver
$18,000
H 50.4 in W 26.38 in D 7.09 in
Tapio Wirkkala Model "K10-11" Floor Lamp for Idman, Finland 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Utrecht, NL
the Tapio series launched in 1954. The popular Ultima Thule glassware range, created in 1968, was
Brass
Unavailable
H 1.5 in W 2.63 in D 2.63 in
Pair of 'Ultima Thule' Glass Candle Holders by Tapio Wirkkala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of two solid glass candlestick holders from the 'Ultima Thule' collection by iconic Finnish
Glass
Beautiful wall dish in ceramics by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Djurhamn, SE
more than four hundred glassware for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 6.11 in
Beautiful bowl in glass "Leaf" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Djurhamn, SE
more than four hundred glassware for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 5.71 in Dm 3.75 in
Beautiful candel-holder in glass #3412 by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1957-71
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Djurhamn, SE
more than four hundred glassware for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 10.04 in Dm 3.94 in
Beautiful vase in glass and silver by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Djurhamn, SE
more than four hundred glassware for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series
Art Glass
Vase and dish in silver by Tapio Wirkkala for Hopeakeskusta
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Djurhamn, SE
more than four hundred glassware for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series
Silver
Iittala Ultima Thule Rocks Glasses by Tapio Wirkkala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Wirkkala defied the rules of glassblowing with his iconic Ultima Thule collection. Inspired by ice and snow
Glass
Iittala Ultima Thule Glass Service, Modern Finnish Design by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in København, Copenhagen
Iittala Ultima Thule glass service, modern Finnish glass designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Consisting of
Sold
H 3.55 in Dm 3.94 in
5 Glass Iittala Ultima Thule Glass Service, Modern Finnish Glass, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in København, Copenhagen
5 glass Iittala Ultima Thule glass service, modern Finnish glass, designed by Tapio Wirkkala. In
Sold
H 3.25 in Dm 14.5 in
1968 Ultima Thule Centerpiece Glass Art Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1968 Ultima Thule centerpiece footed glass art bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland Measures
Art Glass
Ultima Thule Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ultima Thule Footed Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland, 1968 "a simple way to
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, 1960s Whiskey Glasses Ultima Thule
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Weesp, NL
Ultima Thule 1960's Whiskey Glasses by Tapio Wirkkala in perfect condition. Inspired by the
Glass
Modern Ultima Thule Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland 7 Glass Bowls
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Tapio Wirkkala's 1960s Scandinavian Modern creation of Ultima Thule for Iittala, Finland. This
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule for Iittala, Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vienna, AT
Consists of: 12 whiskey glasses, 6 shot glasses, carafe. Whiskey glasses with upper diameter 7, height 8.5 cm shot glasses with upper diameter 4.5, height 5.5 cm, carafe height 22 c...
Crystal
Large Glassplate Ultima Thule Iittala, Finland, 1960s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large serving plate was designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in Finland. It’s a rare piece and is very large for being out of this series. Good condition. Measures: D 3...
Glass
30 Glasses Iittala Ultima Thule Glass Service, Modern Finnish Glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
30 glasses Iittala Ultima Kekkerit glass service, modern Finnish glass, designed by Tapio Wirkkala
Pair of Model TW 189 Candlesticks, Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
the Ultima Thule series. Wirkkala was a multiple winner of the Milan Triennale.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase "Inari" Glass Dish Model No. 3411 for Iittala Oy
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series remain popular today
Crystal
Sold
H 7.88 in Dm 3.94 in
Art Piece No 3894 Limited Edition Glass Sculpture for Iittala by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series remain popular today.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala "Icebreaker" Glassware for Iittala, circa 1960s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
created more than four hundred glass objects for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio
Blown Glass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Murano Glass Vase of the Series Pavoni by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
striking result was “Ultima Thule”, a nine-metre high “lunar” relief created for the Montreal Expo in 1967
Murano Glass
Sold
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Set of 8 Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Iittala 1960s Dessert Bowls in Clear Glass
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage set of eight Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Iittala dessert bowls in crystal clear glass. From
Glass
1960s Tapio Wirkkala iittala, Finland Bowl and Cocktail Plates
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
textured glass. Ultima Thule cocktail plates. 2 boxes with set of 4 plates in each for total of 8. Each box
Glass
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$198Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.96 in Dm 1.38 in
Set of Five Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala "Niva" shot glasses for Iittala, Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
For sale is a vintage set of five Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Niva" shot or liquor glasses, produced by Iittala, Finland, and designed in 1972. In excellent vintage condition with n...
Glass, Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Ittala Lunaria Ice Block Bowl
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Nice center bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Ittala. Clear glass with textured ice surface. Original clean and undamaged condition, unsigned.
Art Glass
Along with architect Alvar Aalto, the designer Tapio Wirkkala was Finland’s leading contributor to the Scandinavian interpretation of modernism in the mid-20th century. Prolific and innovative, Wirkkala excelled in a wide range of fields, including glass, furniture, porcelain, jewelry and tableware. The hallmark of his talent was an ability to impart a craft aesthetic based on natural forms — leaves, ice, bubbles, birds — to industrially produced designs.
A native of Helsinki, Wirkkala studied at the national School of Applied Arts and took up a career in graphic design. After serving in the Finnish army during World War II, he joined the glassmaking firm Iittala, an association that would continue to the end of his life. Wirkkala learned every aspect of glassmaking in keeping with his belief that an artist-designer should be involved in all stages of production. His best-known works for Iittala are vases and drinking vessels that resemble either carved ice or icicles. In 1956, Wirkkala began a long relationship with the porcelain maker Rosenthal, for whom he designed elegant table pieces, such as the Finlandia coffee service and the biomorphic Pollo vases.
House Beautiful magazine declared Wirkkala’s Leaf platter the “most beautiful object” of 1951. (The acclaim led to his brief employment stint with industrial designer Raymond Loewy in New York.) That platter was one of the first designs Wirkkala made using laminated sheets of plywood sanded to a smooth surface that resembles an abstract leaf. It would go on to become a motif in many Wirkkala furniture pieces — most notably in inlaid coffee tables for Asko — and in a sense these are the works most emblematic of his personal aesthetic.
Wirkkala was a traditionalist in many ways, but he had a modernist’s practical approach, incorporating his leaf-like spirals into simple, functional objects. That is the core attraction of Wirkkala’s designs: They stand out with a striking, sculptural energy yet blend in as part of a warm and comfortable decor.
Find vintage Tapio Wirkkala furniture on 1stDibs.