Mint 60s Mid Century iitala Finland Ultima Thule Tapio Wirkkala Glassware CHOICE - $70 - (Kingston, ON)

Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala (2 June 1915 – 19 May 1985) was a Finnish designer, sculptor and a major figure of post-war design. His range was immense, designing glassware, stoneware, jewelry, and furniture for mass production, as well as individual sculptures in several media. Among his most famous works was Iittala's Ultima Thule set of kitchen glasses that feature a dripping icicle look It is said to have taken thousands of hours to develop a glassblowing technique that would produce the effect. (wikipedia) This auction is for the buyer's choice of four lots as follows:1) Six (6) Old Fashioned Tumblers. Measure approximately 3 1/2" by 3 1/2" by 3 3/4" high each. Mint condition;2) Four (4) Bowls. Measure approximately 4 3/4" by 4 3/4" by 2" high each. Matches lot 3 below. Mint condition;4) One (1) Large Serving Bowl. Measures approximately 8" by 8" by 3 1/2" high. Matches lot 2 and 3. Mint condition. See photos.3) Four (4) Bowls. Measure approximately 4 3/4" by 4 3/4" by 2" high each. Matches lot 2 above. Mint condition; Appropriate photos will be removed when lots are sold. Shipping is 1st Wednesday after payment from Watertown, NY. Delivery is 2-4 business days later. See photos.

Posted in Kingston, ON, Household Items
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