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Tapio Wirkkala Large Pinja Crystal Vase for Iitala Finland, Scandinavian Modern

About the Item

Beautiful Pinja vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and made in Finland by Iittala. This heavy and high quality crystal vase is hand blown with a flat and polished asymmetrical rim and at 9.25 inches, is the largest size of this model. Signed on the bottom, Tapio Wirkkala, Iitala 1989. From the Iittala web site: Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a leading figure of modern Finnish industrial art. Wirkkala's wide ranging portfolio spans from glass, furniture and product design to sculpture, city planning, art, graphics and even creating banknotes for the Finnish treasury. Throughout his incredibly productive career, Wirkkala received numerous awards including three gold medals at the Milan Triennale, the Lunning Prize, Pro Finlandia Medal and the Prince Eugen Medal. In 1946, Wirkkala won his first design award in a competition sponsored by Iittala that would mark a lifelong relationship with lasting effects on his career and the company. As Iittala’s artistic director, Wirkkala’s unique artistic vision helped establish the company’s global reputation. Throughout his legendary career, the uniquely talented artist created more than four hundred glass objects for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series remain popular today.
  • Creator:
    Tapio Wirkkala (Designer),Iittala (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1989
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Chesterfield, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2670329633672
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