{"product_id":"tapio-wirkkala-raito-vase-iittala","title":"Tapio Wirkkala Raito Vase for Iittala, 1970s","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFinnish art glass vase from the Raito (Finnish for File of reindeer) series, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in the late 1970s. Heavy, clear and sharply architectural, it shows Wirkkala’s ability to turn a simple functional form into a piece of glass with real presence.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase has a tall square body with a softly undulating rim and a strong relief line running around the lower part. This wave like border gives the piece its distinctive rhythm. The lower section is thicker and more textured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Glasswork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaito was produced by Iittala from 1977 to 1980. The vase was made from solid clear glass, blown into a mould. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Designer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapio Wirkkala is one of the central names in Finnish design of the twentieth century. His work for Iittala includes some of the best known pieces in Scandinavian glass, often combining strict form with references to ice, water, stone and the Finnish landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaito belongs to the later period of his Iittala glass design, where weight, structure and surface relief became part of the visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Tapio Wirkkala\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Iittala, Finland\u003cbr\u003eSeries: Raito\u003cbr\u003ePeriod of production: 1977 to 1980\u003cbr\u003eItem: vase\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: clear glass\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: mould blown glass\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 16.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a couple of small air bubbles in the glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Collectors and Interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong piece for collectors of Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala glass and late 20th century Finnish design. It works well as a vase, but also stands confidently as a glass object on its own. The square profile, heavy base and wave relief make it especially good for minimal interiors, shelves and focused display spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54550323986773,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Tapio_Wirkkala_Raito_Vase_IIttala_Finland_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1786032966","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/tapio-wirkkala-raito-vase-iittala","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}