Iceblock
Vase
1950 (designed), 1952-1969 (made)
1950 (designed), 1952-1969 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Vase, Finland, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, for Iittala glassworks, 1952-1969
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| Materials and techniques | Mould-blown glass |
| Brief description | Vase, Finland, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, for Iittala glassworks, 1952-1969 |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Incised 'TAPIO WIRKKALA 3847' (Makers's mark) |
| Gallery label | Tapio Wirkkala (1915-85) is the most famous of the multi-talented Finnish designers of the post-war period. He joined Iittala in 1946 and won numerous awards throughout his career. This and Jäävuori (9591) were part of his display at the Milan Triennale, 1951 where he was awarded a grand prix. He trained as a sculptor and was a wood carver of great sensitivity. He was particularly devoted to Northern Finland and built his own house in traditional style in Lapland. Like many Finnish designers he was inspired by the northern landscape, in his case bringing a special brilliance and subtlety to his interpretation. Iittala had many production difficulities with this and Jäävuori. Only a small proportion from each batch was accepted as satisfactory. |
| Production | designed 1950; produced 1952-69 |
| Bibliographic reference | 1) Opie, J: 'Scandinavia: Ceramics and Glass of the 20th Century', V&A Museum (1987), cat. 199. 2) Helsinki; The Finnish Society of Crafts & Design: 'Tapio Wirkkala', (exhibition catalogue), 1985 |
| Other number | 9592 - Glass gallery number |
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| Accession number | CIRC.439-1964 |
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| Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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