Oiva Toikka for Iittala "Krouvi" Beer Mug & Hook-on Shot Glass Set - 8 Pieces

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Elevate your home bar with this exceptional, complete 8-piece "Boilermaker" drinking set from the iconic Krouvi collection. Originally designed in … Read more Elevate your home bar with this exceptional, complete 8-piece "Boilermaker" drinking set from the iconic Krouvi collection. Originally designed in 1973 by the legendary Finnish glass artist Oiva Toikka for Iittala, the Krouvi line (Finnish for "Tavern") is highly celebrated for its distinct, ice-like pebbled texture and robust, heavy-duty construction.

This set perfectly showcases Toikka’s signature blend of playful design and Scandinavian utility. It includes four large stackable beer mugs and four highly collectible companion shot glasses. The shot glasses are engineered with open-ended handles that function as hooks, allowing them to hang seamlessly from the rims of the mugs—ideal for serving a traditional Nordic chaser (snaps or aquavit) hands-free.

The Design History & Manufacturing Details:
This particular set carries a fascinating chapter of Iittala's distribution history from the 2000s. Iittala partnered with North American retailer Crate & Barrel to reissue this discontinued mid-century classic for design enthusiasts. While the collection shares an exact uniform aesthetic, the pieces reflect Iittala's contemporary production and distribution history.

• The 4 Beer Mugs: Feature the classic embossed "50 cl" shield on the front and are stamped on the bottom rim with the iconic Iittala hallmark. They retain their original vintage Crate & Barrel store stickers on the underside, noting that these heavy-duty mugs were manufactured by Iittala's specialty glass facility partners in Slovenia.
• The 4 Hook-On Shot Glasses: These rare companion pieces feature the exact matching Krouvi texture, color, and design language, clean of retail labels.

Condition:
Excellent condition. The glass is clear and beautifully reflective. No chips, cracks, flea bites, or cloudy mineral residue. The original paper labels on the bottoms of the beer mugs are intact with minor store-handling wear.

Dimensions & Weight:
• Beer Mugs (Each): 4.5" H x 3.75" Rim Diameter (5.5" Total Width including handle)
• Weight: 1 lb 6.4 oz (Extremely hefty, solid tavern construction)
• Hook-On Shot Glasses (Each): 2.75" H x 1.5" Rim Diameter
• Weight: 3.5 oz See less