Ultima thule is an exclusive design which reflects the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glassblowing technique required to. Each glass resembles a block of melting ice, an effect created by allowing the molten glass to burn through the surface of its wooden mold. In classic literature, ultima thule is used to reference the furthest possible place in the world. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the iittala ultima thule footed cordial was designed by the finnish design legend tapio wirkkala. Inspired by the melting ice of the far north in lapland, ultima thule is tapio wirkkalas most famous work. Ultima thule glassware tapio wirkkala design year 1968. The ultimate ultima thule when the ice starts to melt after a long winter, it draws its ebb and flow across the snowcovered land. Abrahamsson was a notoriously quarrelsome man, who eventually lost control of the company, but it was his vision that brought the iittala company into. Tapio veli ilmari wirkkala 2 june 1915 19 may 1985 was a finnish designer and sculptor, a major figure of postwar design. Designed in 1968, wirkkalas ultima thule contributed to iittala s national breakthrough and remains a distinctive iittala design. Iittala, founded as a glassworks in 1881, is a finnish design brand specialising in design. Due to finlands lack of skilled glassblowers, the original iittala workforce was brought over from sweden.
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The iittala company was founded in 1881 by a swede named petrus magnus abrahamsson. References to ultima thule in modern literature appear in works by edgar allan poe, henry wadsworth longfellow, and the australian writer henry handel richardson. Ultima thule latin for farthest north is a swedish rock band. The shapes of the carafes by iittala differ from piece to piece, according to how the liquid glass encloses the wooden models during the production. Record item in stock adjustment book with reason code 55 and in. He attended the toolo coeducational school in helsinki. 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. Ultima thule by dallas mccord reynolds illustrated by john schoenherr. Ultima thule bowl, designed by tapio wirkkala for iittala. Look cool savoring your favorite tall cocktail with the iittala ultima thule set of 2 highball glasses. Initially, the company was a manufacturer of blown glass. The iittala ultima thule goblet designed by tapio wirkkala as part of the ultima thule barware collection for iittala.
Ultima thule plate, set of 2 by tapio wirkkala for iittala 10. 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. Search the history of over 432 billion web pages on the internet. Iittala other scandinavian art glass for sale ebay. The forms imitate nature and gradually change as the molten glass burns the surface of the wooden molds. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. 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.
Wirkkala defied the rules of glassblowing with his iconic ultima thule collection. Iittala ultima thule 3 piece set 1 pitcher and 2 old fashioned rain by tapio wirkkala. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the ultima thule series is design legend tapio wirkkalas most famous work. Tapio wirkkala created the ultima thule series in 1968 after being inspired by the melting ice in lapland. Ultima thule set of 2 highball glasses by iittala at. Their style is based on what they call vikingarock viking rock, which combines occasional folk melodies with rock, mixed with oi. His father, ilmari wirkkala, was a cemetery architect, and. Ultima thule plate, set of 2 by tapio wirkkala for iittala. It might have been shetland, jutland, norway, or perhaps iceland, we dont know. This ultima thule range goes very well with the paadar set. Seven vodka glass, seven large vodka glass, two beer glass and seven glass bowls and a candlestick.
Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the iittala ultima thule footed dessert bowl was designed by the finnish design legend tapio wirkkala. Each piece of the ultima thule barware collection is an exclusive design that reflects thousands of hours spent mastering glassblowing techniques required to. Ultima thule pitcher by tapio wirkkala for iittala. Designed by tapio wirkkala for iittala in 1968, the ultima thule range includes barware, serving pieces and dinnerware. Originally wirkkala created a carefully carved and chiseled mold made of wood. What started as a glass factory in iittala, finland, today celebrates. Shop the complete collection of iittala ultima thule glassware. The purity of the north can be observed in wirkkalas design language charred wood and melting ice provided inspiration for many of his works. Make offer iittala art glass candleholders nappi, ultima thule, arkipalago finland mid cent tell us what you think opens in new window or tab side refine panel. Buy ultima thule plate, set of 2 by tapio wirkkala for iittala 10.
Ultima thules iconic design features a rounded base supported by three ice peaks that float above the surface, bringing a slice of nordic nature to any interior. Ultima thule is the almost mythical land farthest north. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the ultima thule is design legend tapio wirkkala s most famous work. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the ultima thule is design legend tapio wirkkalas most famous work.
Tapio wirkkala and iittala s ultima thule glassware similarly references the icy cold reaches of scandinavia and the distinct expressive power of finnish glass. Plates free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Tapio veli ilmari wirkkala 2 june 1915 19 may 1985 was a finnish designer and sculptor. References to ultima thule in modern literature appear in works by edgar allan poe, henry wadsworth longfellow, and the australian writer henry. Ultima thule is an exclusive design which reflects the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glassblowing technique required to produce the effect. 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. Iittala s official ilogo was designed by timo sarpaneva in 1956. Ultima thule timbler set of 2 280ml iittala australia.
The ultima thule series was designed in 1968, whereas the glass carafe was launched in 2015 on the occasion of the 100th birthday of tapio wirkkala, the collections designer. Ultima thule, in literature, the furthest possible place in the world. The term ultima thule was used in medieval times to refer to places beyond the. Iittala ultima thule goblet, set of 2 fjorn scandinavian. More about iittala ultima thule footed dessert bowls set of 2 in modern literature, ultima thule is used to reference the furthest possible place in the world.
Thule pronounced thoo lee was the name used by the ancient explorer pytheas in the 4th century bc for a remote island to the north of orkney. 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. Tapio wirkkalas 1968 ultima thule glassware similarly references the icy cold reaches of scandinaiva and the distinct expressive power of finnish glass. The decanter out of the classic ultima thule collection by iittala presents drinks wonderfully. Ultima thule crystallizes the expressive power of finnish glass design, and the distinctive classic contributed to iittalas international breakthrough.
Wirkkala originally created rigid yet smooth surface of ultima thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. 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. Wirkkala originally created the surface of ultima thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. The glass jug originated in 1968, as well as all the ultima thule members, but the glass carafe was only designed in 2015 in the event of the 100 th anniversary of the designer tapio wirkkala. Iittala ultima thule glass service, modern finnish design by. Iittala journal tracing the spirit of ultima thule. Inspired by the melting ice in lapland, the iittala ultima thule old fashioned glass was designed by the finnish design legend tapio wirkkala. Iittala ultima thule glass service, modern finnish glass designed by tapio wirkkala.