Iittala (Finland, Est 1881)
Tapio Wirkkala (Finland, 1915-1985)
‘Ultima Thule’ Bowls, c. 1970s
clear textured glass
4 ½” diameter x 2” high
“The ‘Ultima Thule’ range is inspired by the melting ice in Lapland, Wirkkala originally created the surface in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mould. An exclusive design reflecting the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glass-blowing technique required to product the effect.“
