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Established in 2006
Item No. ：TWGL304
Maker：IITTALA
Color ：CLEAR
Size ：H:65mm φ:79mm 180ml
Designed in 1978 and manufactured from 1979 to 1983.
It features a rounded form similar to "Primavera," which was released in the same year, and a distinct design with a round, raised center at the bottom.
This glass is of a good size, manufactured by blowing into a mold.
*In good condition with no noticeable damage.
Tapio Wirkkala was one of the most important figures who led Finnish design to international success and one of the most prominent designers of the 20th century.
His career truly took off after winning the Karhula-Iittala glass design competition in 1946, and he established his global reputation with his exhibition design for the Finnish pavilion at the Milan Triennale in 1951.
He worked in a wide range of fields including glass, woodworking, metal crafts, and ceramics, collaborating with many companies such as Iittala, Kultakeskus, and Rosenthal.
He transcended genres, from mass-produced products to unique art glass and sculptures, seamlessly blending different domains such as nature and geometry, craft and industrial production, and art and practical objects.
Through sculptural beauty based on a deep understanding of materials, he brought together artistry and industrial production at a high level.
At the core of his creative approach was a "sense of touch"; he meticulously examined forms by drawing hundreds of sketches and creating models, practicing a unique design process that involved repeated prototyping.
He was also strongly influenced by the nature of Lapland, and its landscapes and ice formations served as inspiration for many of his works.
He received numerous awards, including the Lunning Prize (1956) and Grand Prix awards in three categories (exhibition, glass, and wooden sculpture) at the Milan Triennale (1954, 1957).
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