Originally designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1974, the stunning Arnica collection has been re-released from iittala's archives for a limited time. Inspired by the melting ice of Lapland’s far north, Wirkkala transformed this unique phenomenon into a sculpted glass vase. The small yet wide shape will be look stunning paired with a variety of flowers and branches, which accentuate the vase's lively, textured surface. The Arnica vase is mouth-blown at the Iittala glass factory in Finland and is signed with the designer’s initials and the year of manufacture.
First founded as a glassworks company in 1881, iittala is now a leading company in modern Finnish design producing a range of dinnerware, glassware and art pieces. You’d be hard-pressed to find a Finn or fan of Finnish design that doesn’t recognize the iittala logo, designed by Timo Sarpane... More iittala
From graphic art to banknotes, Finnish-born Tapio Wirkkala's portfolio is a quite arguably one of the most versatile. Still, he is most widely known for his wonderful work with glass. Texture plays a big role in Wirkkala's creative portfolio. His 1952 "Tapio" glassware experiments with air ... More Tapio Wirkkala
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