Vintage liquor or martini glass Tapio series made by renowned Finnish designer of the Midcentury era, Tapio Wirkkala.
The glass is made in flowing shapes with substatial foot, with impressive air bubble in foot. It is very ergonomic and comfortable in the hand.
1970s. Made on Iittala glassworks. Height 8.5 cm. 9 cl. Excellent vintage condition.
Tapio is a Finnish forest spirit or god in mythology, known as the ruler of the wilderness, protector of animals and plants, and a deity to whom hunters prayed for success in their hunts.
Why buy vintage glass by Tapio Wirkkala?
Tapio Wirkkala was one of the leader of product designers in Midcentury era. His signature glass series became icons of the Scandinavian style. Some, like Ultima Thule, are still in production today.
Tapio Wirkkala worked for a long time at the flagship art glass factory Iittala in Finland and also for Germany's Rosenthal. He created glass items, utensils, lamps, and jewelry.
He was a multiple winner of the Milan Triennial, received the highest award, the Pro Finlandia, and became an art academician.
Wirkkala's works are in the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA), the Design Museum in Finland, the Glass Museum, and many other museums and galleries around the world. A city park in Helsinki is named after him.
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