Due to finlands lack of skilled glassblowers, the original iittala workforce was brought over from sweden. In ad 77, pliny the elder published his natural history in which he also cites pytheas claim in book ii, chapter 75 that thule is a sixday sail north of britain. Discover the collection inspired by the melting ice of lapland by tapio wirkkala at iittala. Find great deals on ebay for ultima thule and ultima thule pitcher. Ultima thule by tapio wirkkala for iittala starkeld. New listing iittala ultima thule small shot dram glasses finland tapio wirkkala. This item may be discontinued or not carried in your nearest store. This glass is part of an extensive collection of other pieces just like it.
The forms imitate nature and gradually change as the molten glass burns the surface of the wooden molds. More about iittala ultima thule footed centerpiece bowl in modern literature, ultima thule is used to reference the furthest possible place in the world. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the iittala ultima thule footed cordial was designed by the finnish design legend tapio wirkkala. Tapio wirkkalas 1968 ultima thule glassware similarly references the icy cold reaches of scandinaiva and the distinct expressive power of finnish glass. In 2018, we celebrate the halfcentury anniversary of tapio wirkkalas iconic ultima thule. Iittala other scandinavian art glass for sale ebay. Put a chill in the air with iittalas ultima thule glassware. Shop the complete collection of iittala ultima thule glassware. Designed in 1968, wirkkalas ultima thule contributed to iittalas national breakthrough and remains a distinctive iittala design. Each measure approximately 7 and 38 inches in diameter. Ultima thule glassware tapio wirkkala design year 1968.
Tapio wirkkalas ultima thule glassware similarly references the icy cold reaches of scandinaiva and the distinct expressive power of finnish glass. Save iittala ultima thule plates to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Among his most famous work have been the designs for the finlandia vodka bottle 19701999 and for iittala s ultima thule set of kitchen glasses. Nasa is about to explore ultima thule the farthest. More about iittala ultima thule footed serving bowl in modern literature, ultima thule is used to reference the furthest possible place in the world. When the ice starts to melt after a long winter, it draws its ebb and flow across the snowcovered land. The ultima thule footed dessert bowls have textured sides that reference the northern icy terrain of. Join in and sip with us in style to celebrate tapio wirkkalas centenary this summer. Iittala journal tracing the spirit of ultima thule.
Ultima thule crystallizes the expressive power of finnish glass design, and the distinctive classic contributed to iittala s international breakthrough. Wirkkala originally created the surface of ultima thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. Year 2015 marked 100 years since the birth of tapio wirkkala. Both glassware items feature a dripping icicle look, and in the case of the iittala s glassware it is said to have taken thousands of hours to develop a glassblowing technique that would produce the. Iittala ultima thule oldfashioned glasses, set of 2 1008515 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings iittala ultima thule oldfashioned glasses, set of 2 1008515. In april 1881, in the southern province of finland, in the village of iittala, the swede petrus magnus abrahamsson, after having left the nuutajarvi glassworks, founded the iittala glasbruks aktiebolag. Wirkkala originally created the surface of ultima thule in the 1960s after carving into a. Iittala ultima thule double oldfashioned glasseson the rocks, set of 2. Ultima thules 50th anniversary will be celebrated in hues. Wirkkala designed a significant proportion of his work for iittala the most famous being ultima thule. Toikka bird ruddy duck has been limited to 300 and each is numbered on the bottom with oiva toikkas signature. Thule, a latin and earlier greek name for an island north of britain. In the beginning of the 20th century dinnerware was decorated with a variety of ornaments. Experience a hint of heritage at home with these delicious cocktail recipes served in ultima thule.
Please call your local store to check instore availability before heading there. Presenting a beautiful set of 6 iittala finland ultima thule salad side plates designed by the noted late tapio wirkkala in 1968. Iittala, founded as a glassworks in 1881, is a finnish design brand specialising in design. Ultima thule drinks by iittala road not taken youtube. Wirkkala originally created rigid yet smooth surface of ultima thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. Iittala ultima thule plate 25cm royal academy of arts shop. So small was the budget for the finnish pavilion at the 1951 milan. Iittala ultima thule dinnerware collection is not available for sale online. Inspired by the melting ice of the far north in lapland, ultima thule is tapio wirkkalas most famous work. One of the highlights of iittala s autumn 2018 will be the 50th anniversary of tapio wirkkalas ultima thule series.
Nasa scientists are about to make history by flying a probe past a mysterious, mountainsize rock beyond the orbit of pluto. The jubilee marks 50 years of untouched nordic wilderness captured in the form of glassware. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the ultima thule is design legend tapio wirkkalas most famous work. This spring 2019, iittala introduces a new sophisticated neutral to the series with powder. Ultima thule glassware was designed in 1968 and was used in the first finnair flight in 1969, and later in their first class. Iittala ultima thule ontherocks glass 28 cl, set of 2. Find great deals on ebay for glass iittala and iittala glass ultima thule.
Find great deals on ebay for iittala glass and iittala glass ultima thule. The object is called ultima thule pronounced toolee, and its. Ultima thule is an area believed by the ancients to be the northernmost land in the inhabited world. Iittala tapio wirkkala ultima thule salad snack bowl dish kulho clear 200 mm 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings iittala tapio wirkkala ultima thule salad snack bowl dish kulho clear 200 mm. Plate up some tasty food on this super cool piece of glassware by iittala. The iittala ultima thule glassware was designed by tapio wirkkala as part of the ultima thule barware collection for iittala. Abrahamsson was a notoriously quarrelsome man, who eventually lost control of the company, but it was his vision that brought the. In its early years iittala produced blown, pressed, polished, painted and etched glass according to continental models.
A soft, fresh new colour that combines effortlessly in its classic teema series. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, wirkkala originally created the surface of ultima thule in the 1960s after carving into a. History of iittala the iittala company was founded in 1881 by a swede named petrus magnus abrahamsson. A book of sonnets the masque of pandora and other poems. Ultima thule glass and carafe designed by tapio wirkkala for iittala. In 1968, inspired by the snow and ice of the finnish lapland, wirkkala transformed his ideas into glass, using a new technology he had developed at the iittala factory. This set of two dessert bowls is perfect for presenting nuts, candies, fruit and more. Ronny bronston has dreamed all his life of getting a united planets jo. Iittala mondo crystal wine glass blue foot 15cl 5oz mouth blow nurminen finland. Ultima thule has become one of iittala s most popular glassware ranges and it shows very well wirkkalas view according to which simple objects are the ones that require most work. In modern literature, ultima thule is used to reference the furthest possible place in the world. The roots of iittala date back to 1881 when a glass factory was established in a village of the same name in southern finland. Powder is a calm, soothing shade that evokes the soft, tranquil sky of a nordic sunset. Designed in 1968, wirkkalas ultima thule contributed to iittala s national breakthrough and remains a distinctive iittala design.
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