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What’s new: Glass treasures by Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala’s glass masterpieces have captured the hearts of design enthusiasts for decades. Now Iittala has brought these iconic creations back to life with a special release. Inspired by the raw beauty of northern nature, these timeless glass pieces reflect Wirkkala’s skills in shaping both form and material.
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The Finnish Glass Museum’s summer exhibition The Miracle of Milan presents Finnish design’s journey to the top of the world
The mid-20th century Milan Triennials in Italy have influenced Finnish design more than you might think. The treasures of the industrial art success story are on display in the Finnish Glass Museum's summer exhibition in Riihimäki.
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The Kuksa glass by Tapio Wirkkala is Hanna-Katariina Mononen’s favorite object
The alluring glass design forces writer and stylist Hanna-Katariina Mononen to pause and focus on mundane moments and appreciate them in a different way.
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Ultima Thule's 50th anniversary will be celebrated in hues of blue
Iittala will be celebrating 50 years of the Ultima Thule series, one of Tapio Wirkkala's masterpieces, in a new rain colored blue tone. This will be the first time the icy clear series will feature colored glass.
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Waves of design
Inke and Jan Ketonen have picked up ideas from around the world, invested in classics and started nurturing plants. Gradually, they have developed a common style.
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Ultima Thule and the feel of material
Tapio Wirkkala’s glassware line, Ultima Thule, took its shape from Nordic nature. In 2018, the Finnish design classic celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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