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Number in the catalog of art products of the factory 3655.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48318190092629,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/552099357_ace93349-b81d-42ed-b032-511f11767fc1-min.jpg?v=1752784795"},{"product_id":"set-of-3-dessert-glass-bowls-by-designer-erkki-vesanto-iittala-1958-60-finland","title":"Set of 3 dessert glass bowls by designer Erkki Vesanto, IIttala 1958-60 Finland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage dessert bowls by Finnish designer Erkki Vesanto. Set of 3 bowls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1958-60. Karhula - Iittala glassworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber in catalog of the factory 1352. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight 10,5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48366149697877,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/562219559_93ecfab7-d932-474a-9542-d6bff32e33a4.jpg?v=1750893630"},{"product_id":"karhula-iittala-engraved-glass-and-vase-by-erkki-vesanto-1950s","title":"Karhula Iittala Engraved Glass and Vase by Erkki Vesanto 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage glass perfect for beer or water with engraved stripes decor. Also can be used as a vase. Designed by Finnish designer Erkki Vesanto in minimalist yet impressive Midcentury Modern style. Handmade engravings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Karhula - Iittala glassworks. Dimensions: Height is 19.5 cm, Volume is 40 cl. Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50185723183445,"sku":"","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_4282-min.jpg?v=1745097664"},{"product_id":"kaj-franck-nuutajarvi-rare-dessert-bowls-1346-1960s","title":"Iittala Erkki Vesanto, 3 Dessert Bowls 4329, Finland 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Iittala Erkki Vesanto rather rare trio of dessert bowls 4329 series, produced in the 1950s. Designed for Iittala, these bowls show Vesanto signature minimalist approach, emphasizing pure form and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowls have a classic, gently curved shape with a smooth, rounded silhouette, making them both elegant and versatile. They are crafted from hand-blown glass, in elegant grey-blue color glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Diameter is 11 cm, Height is 4 cm. There are subtle molding characteristics on the edges of the bowls – tiny underfills as thin as a thread. Please refer to the photos. Slight traces of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice per 3 pcs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50415292219733,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_6503-min.jpg?v=1744661784"},{"product_id":"iittala-vase-2776-by-erkki-vesanto-1960s","title":"Iittala Vase 2776 by Erkki Vesanto, 1960s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eVintage clear glass vase, model 2776, designed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eErkki Vesanto\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eIittala\u003c\/strong\u003e between 1964 and 1970. The vase has a cylindrical form with straight vertical walls and a flat base. 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The design balances simplicity of form with surface detail, characteristic of Scandinavian modernism of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eDesigner and Manufacturer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erkki Vesanto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iittala Glassworks, Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eProduction years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1964–1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eHeight: 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eWidth: 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eDepth: 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eStyle and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eThe vase’s mid-century modern form makes it suitable both as a functional flower vase and as a decorative object. 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