{"product_id":"wirkkala-iittala-opal-vase","title":"Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala | 2872 opal glass vase","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no traces of dirt on the vertical parts of the piece, it's reflection of a light in the photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapio 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Tapio Wirkkala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Iittala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: 2872\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction period: 1963 to 1969\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: opal glass with clear and frosted outer glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: matte white, clear, frosted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. No chips, no cracks. Light age related traces. Please, refer to the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54666733420885,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Tapio_Wirkkala_2782_opal_glass_vase_24_cm_Iittala_Finland_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1786879980","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/wirkkala-iittala-opal-vase","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}