Overview
Model 2872 vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland. The vase was in production from 1963 to 1969 and belongs to Wirkkala’s refined modernist glass work of the 1960s.
Made in matte white opal glass with a clear and frosted outer layer, it has a quiet architectural presence. The form is tall, narrow and faceted, with vertical ribbing.
There is no traces of dirt on the vertical parts of the piece, it's reflection of a light in the photos.
Design
The shape is one of the most interesting details here. The vase is not a simple rectangle: the upper edge has an irregular, almost cut crystal outline, while the body is built from clean vertical planes and narrow ribs.
The white opal interior gives depth and softness, while the outer glass creates a pale misted surface. Depending on the light, the vase shifts from milky white to cool grey and faint silver tones.
Designer
Tapio Wirkkala was one of Finland’s most important designers of the 20th century. His work for Iittala often explored glass as both material and structure, with forms shaped by nature, ice, geometry and light.
Model 2871 shows the more architectural side of his design language: restrained, vertical, precise, but still organic in the uneven top line and the softened surface.
Details
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala
Manufacturer: Iittala
Model: 2872
Origin: Finland
Production period: 1963 to 1969
Material: opal glass with clear and frosted outer glass
Color: matte white, clear, frosted
Height: 24 cm
Condition
Very good vintage condition. No chips, no cracks. Light age related traces. Please, refer to the photos.
For Display
A strong piece for a modern interior, Scandinavian glass collection or Iittala display. It works well with a single branch, dried stems or simply as a sculptural glass object on its own.
