Ultima Thule Bowl By Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala (9.5")

Description

A special edition bowl in Tapio Wirkkal s celebrated Ultima Thule series is not only ideal for serving salads or holding fruit but a wonderful way to honor the designer who was born a century ago. Still loved for the unique story it tells with glass as a medium Ultima Thule is a classic literature reference to the furthest possible place and pays homage to the icy beauty of the Finnish landscape. The unique melting texture of the glass is achieved through a specialize mold the first of which was made by Wirkkala himself. Though a break from the typical clean-lined nature of Nordic design the extraordinary collection gained popularity after being used on the Finnair first flights between Helsinki and New York. Iittala Ultima Thule is still loved today by modern and traditional enthusiast for its timeless quality and charm.