It is the epitome of nordic craftsmanship the result of thousands of hours spent perfecting the. Each piece is made out of glass that is blown into a special mold. From the ultima thule line, inspired by the structure of. Iittala ultima thule glass service, modern finnish glass designed by tapio wirkkala. Get the best deals on scandinavian art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Ultima thule is an exclusive design which reflects the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glassblowing. Designed in 1968, wirkkalas ultima thule contributed to iittala s national breakthrough and remains a distinctive iittala design. The first part of the book, subtitled ultima thule just like the title of the overall book, takes advantage of the map immediately, though in a directly inverse way. The patterns gradually change as the glass burns the surface of the wooden moulds. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, wirkkala originally created the surface of ultima thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mould.
Search the history of over 439 billion web pages on the internet. Iittala ultima thule double oldfashioned glasseson the rocks, set of 2. Ultima thule is already a classic piece that had a big influence on the iittalas international success. The purity of the north can be observed in wirkkalas design language charred wood and melting ice provided inspiration for many of his works. Iittala ultima thule oldfashioned glasses, set of 2. Ultima thule double old fashioned, set of 2 by iittala designed by tapio wirkkala for iittala in 1968, the ultima thule range includes barware, serving pieces and dinnerware. Iittala, founded as a glassworks in 1881, is a finnish design brand specialising in design objects, tableware and cookware. For sale on 1stdibs moldblown glass carafe designed by tapio wirkkala and produced by iittala, finland, c. Tapio wirkkala ultima thule sugar bowl and creamer iittala finland. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the iittala ultima thule footed stemmed white wine glass was designed by the finnish design legend tapio wirkkala. Iittala ultima thule double old fashioned glass set of two 28cl. Ultima thule tapio wirkkala for iittala 1968 joe blogs. Ultima thule has become one of iittalas most popular glassware ranges and it shows very well wirkkalas view according to which simple objects are the ones that require most work. The karluk fish was one more whaler steamboat stuck in ice and then sunk as attempting an adventurous expedition in the far north.
Ultima thule glassware tapio wirkkala design year 1968. Ultima thule, in literature, the furthest possible place in the world. An exclusive design reflecting the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glassblowing technique required to produce the effect. Iittala ultima thule goblet, set of 2 fjorn scandinavian. Ultima thule drinks by iittala road not taken youtube.
The bowls from the ultima thule series were designed by tapio wirkkala for iittala in 1968. Tapio veli ilmari wirkkala 2 june 1915 19 may 1985 was a finnish designer and sculptor. Iittala ultima thule set 6 glass bowls tapio wirkkala designed. Thule is the farthest north location mentioned in ancient greek and roman literature and cartography. Iittala founded as a finnish glassworks in 1881, iittala is today a finnish design brand specializing in design objects, tableware and cookware. Pattern by tapio wirkkala a versatile genius synonymous with finnish design tapio wirkkalas contributions to the world of functional art include everything from elegant glassware to the design of banknotes. Inspired by the melting ice of the far north in lapland, ultima thule is tapio wirkkalas most famous work. Tapio wirkkala s ultima thule glassware similarly references the icy cold reaches of scandinaiva and t. Thule was the northernmost part of the habitable ancient world.
My little a recently bought some glasses from scandium, which i knew i liked when she chose them, but having now had the chance to use. Designed in 1968, wirkkalas ultima thule contributed to iittalas national breakthrough and remains a distinctive iittala design. See more ideas about scandinavian design, design and glass. Today the classic little bowls by iittala are real representatives of their era. Up for sale i am offering a vintage glass platter tray designed by tappio wirkkala for iittala as part of his ultima thule range. The platter is in overall very good condition, free of chips, breaks or repairs.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Ultima thule set of 2 white wine glasses by iittala at. Iittalas official ilogo was designed by timo sarpaneva in 1956 iittala has strong design roots in glasswares and art glass which can be seen in, for example, the early designs of aino aalto glasses designed by aino aalto in 1932. It was purposefully designed to resemble melting ice, an effect realized by letting molten glass start to burn through the surface of the wooden mold. Tapio wirkkala 1968year 2015 marked 100 years since the birth of tapio wirkkala. Originally designed by tapio wirkkala in 1968, the iittala ultima thule glassware collection remains a popular choice for bars and tabletops everywhere. The webs source of information for ancient history. Ultima thule highball 380ml pair iittala australia. Iittala ultima thule ontherocks 28cl 2pcs finnair shop. Then, iittala produced glass in ornamental styles popular during the era, but became one of the first to transition from decorative to functional. Iittala ultima thule special edition bowl 512 made in finland.
The bowls of the series ultima thule were designed by tapio wirkkala for iittala in 1968. Get the best deals on other scandinavian art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Ronny bronston has dreamed all his life of getting a united planets jo. Timo sarpaneva special book drawings sketches and paintings 1943. Ultima thule glassware was designed in 1968 and was used in the first finnair flight in 1969, and later in their first class cabin service. Ultima thule is a collection of glasswork, on which you can see the long and hard work, which comes from the perfection of the glass processing technique. Wirkkala originally created rigid yet smooth surface of ultima thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. By following the instructions below, your iittala glasses will bring you joy for a long time. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the ultima thule is design legend tapio wirkkalas most famous work. Iittala ultima thule 3 piece set 1 pitcher and 2 old fashioned rain by tapio wirkkala. Ultima thule is a collection of glasses, on which you can see the long and hard work, which is in the perfection of the glass processing technique.
The resulting glasses that come out have streaked side and drips on the bottom, meant to evoke the melting ice of wirkkala. Ultima thule old fashion 200ml pair iittala australia. Ultima thule carafe by tapio wirkkala for sale at 1stdibs. An exclusive design reflecting the thousands of hours spent. She sailed from nome, northern alaska, as part of the canadian arctic. The iittala ultima thule set of 2 white wine glasses has a cool, frosty look ideal for for your favorite chilled white wine. This glass is part of an extensive collection of other. Ultima thule centerpiece bowlplatter by tapio wirkkala for iittala. Seven vodka glass, seven large vodka glass, two beer glass and seven glass bowls and a candlestick. The term ultima thule was used in medieval times to refer to places. Iittala glass has been specially treated to be dishwasher safe. Tapio wirkkala 1968 inspired by the melting ice in lapland, wirkkala originally created the surface in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. Ultima thule glassware tapio wirkkala design year 1968 the iittala ultima thule glassware was designed by tapio wirkkala as part of the ultima thule barware collection for iittala. Ultima thule is now already a classic and had a big influence on iittalas international success.
Wirkkala originally created the surface of ultima thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. Iittala journal tracing the spirit of ultima thule. More about iittala ultima thule stemmed goblet set of 2 in modern literature, ultima thule is used to reference the furthest possible place in the world. The iittala ultima thule glassware was designed by tapio wirkkala as part of the ultima thule barware collection for iittala. Iittala ultima thule glass service, modern finnish design. Ultima thule is propaply the most popular serie in production. Iittala ultima thule low round candle holders by tapio wirkkala scandinavian modern art glass c.
Wirkkala designed a significant proportion of his work for iittala the most famous being ultima thule. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the iittala ultima thule footed on the rocks glass was designed by the finnish design legend tapio wirkkala. Throughout his legendary career, the uniquely talented artist created more than four hundred glass objects for iittala, many of which, like the ultima thule and tapio series remain popular today. Ultima thule crystallizes the expressive power of finnish glass design, and the distinctive classic contributed to iittalas international breakthrough. References to ultima thule in modern literature appear in works by edgar allan poe, henry wadsworth longfellow, and the australian writer henry. The forms imitate nature and gradually change as the molten glass burns the surface of the wooden molds. Its a practical and poetic pairing, since iittala started as a glass factory in 1881.
Tapio wirkkala and iittala s ultima thule glassware similarly references the icy cold reaches of scandinavia and the distinct expressive power of finnish glass. The iittala ultima thule goblet designed by tapio wirkkala as part of the ultima thule barware collection for iittala. Still loved for the unique story it tells with glass as a medium, ultima thule is a classic literature reference to the furthest possible place and pays homage to the icy. When the ice starts to melt after a long winter, it draws its ebb and flow across the snowcovered land. The lamp, the ice and the boat called fish is an illustrated book that tells an inupiaq inuit tale. Ultima thule is a collection of glasses that unmistakably display how long and hard the work was, which is. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, wirkkala originally created the surface in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mould. Tapio wirkkalas 1968 ultima thule glassware similarly references the icy cold reaches of scandinaiva and the distinct expressive power of finnish glass. Vintage mid century modern iittala tapio wirkkala finnish. Ultima thule tumbler, moulded, possibly press moulded, designed by tapio wirkkala in 196870 for iittala glassworks, produced 1986, finland. As iittala s artistic director, wirkkalas unique artistic vision helped establish the companys global reputation. Iittala s official ilogo was designed by timo sarpaneva in 1956 iittala has strong design roots in glasswares and art glass which can be seen in, for example, the early designs of aino aalto glasses designed by aino aalto in 1932.
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