{"product_id":"tapio-wirkkala-3581-vase","title":"Tapio Wirkkala 3581 art glass object \u0026 vase | Iittala","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHeavy vintage art glass object and vase from the \u003cstrong\u003e3581 series\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by \u003cstrong\u003eTapio Wirkkala\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eIittala\u003c\/strong\u003e in Finland. The form is a tall deep blue cylinder rising from a thick clear glass base.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase has the calm precision often associated with Wirkkala’s best work: simple at first glance, but carefully balanced in weight, proportion and optical effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper part is a straight cylindrical vessel in deep blue glass. The lower section is much heavier, made of clear glass with a broad foot and strong lens like reflections inside the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis contrast gives the piece its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour and Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is a saturated blue, close to cobalt, with darker tones near the base. In daylight it becomes more luminous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass is heavy and substantial, with the clarity and controlled form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Tapio Wirkkala\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Iittala\u003cbr\u003eSeries: 3581\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Finland\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1960s to 1970s\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: art glass\u003cbr\u003eColour: deep blue and clear glass\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 19.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approximately 1.3 kg\u003cbr\u003eCondition: excellent vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. There are almost no visible signs of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with vintage glass, very small traces from handling or storage may be present on close inspection, but the overall appearance is exceptionally clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Collectors and Interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a strong piece for collectors of Finnish glass, Iittala and Tapio Wirkkala. It also fits well in a modern interior where one object with colour, weight and clarity can carry a shelf or side table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase has enough presence to stand alone without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54567053459797,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Tapio_Wirkkala_3581_Vase_Iittala_Finland_Art_Glass_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1786219020","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/tapio-wirkkala-3581-vase","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}