Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, vase.

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, vase. Clear glass vase with a pronounced ice-textured surface and vertical relief patterns inspired by melting ice. Tall, slender cylindrical form with a slightly irregular rim. Unmarked. Origin: Finland. Designer: Tapio Wirkkala. Material: Glass. Dimensions: H. 18 cm, D. 8 cm. Period: 1970s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was one of Finland’s most important designers, working across glass, ceramics, silver and graphic design. His collaboration with Iittala resulted in some of the most iconic glass designs of Nordic modernism, often inspired by natural forms, especially ice and water. His works are represented in museums worldwide.