Large Pinja Crystal Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, 1988

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Large Pinja Crystal Vase
Tapio Wirkkala
Iittala, Finland, 1988
Signed and Dated on the bottom


"Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a … Read more Large Pinja Crystal Vase
Tapio Wirkkala
Iittala, Finland, 1988
Signed and Dated on the bottom


"Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a leading figure of modern Finnish industrial art. Wirkkala's wide ranging portfolio spans from glass, furniture and product design to sculpture, city planning, art, graphics and even creating banknotes for the Finnish treasury. Throughout his incredibly productive career, Wirkkala received numerous awards including three gold medals at the Milan Triennale, the Lunning Prize, Pro Finlandia Medal and the Prince Eugen Medal.

In 1946, Wirkkala won his first design award in a competition sponsored by Iittala that would mark a lifelong relationship with lasting effects on his career and the company. As Iittala’s artistic director, Wirkkala’s unique artistic vision helped establish the company’s global reputation. 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. " See less