{"product_id":"twgl333","title":"Wine Glass for the 275th anniversary of Finnish glass industry","description":"\u003c!-- 上段：作品説明 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine glass designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1956.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it was created to mark the 275th anniversary of the Finnish glass industry, its complex production process prevented it from going into regular production at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was first produced and released in a limited edition for the 300th anniversary exhibition of the Finnish glass industry, held at the Finnish Glass Museum in 1981. It was later issued again at the same museum in conjunction with a Tapio Wirkkala exhibition in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore recently, in connection with the centenary exhibition of Tapio Wirkkala and Rut Bryk held from 2015 to 2016, it was produced by Kari Alakoski and released by the Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts form is defined by a geometric composition linking the outlines of a circle, triangle, and square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it has no official product name, it is also known as “JUHLA” (“Jubilee”), reflecting the fact that it was produced for commemorative exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was exhibited at the 1957 Milan Triennale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is from the limited 1987 edition.The underside is cut-signed “Tapio Wirkkala iittala Finland 1987.”It comes with the original box.A particularly rare model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Probably unused. In good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 下段：プロフィール（Tapio Wirkkala） --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAPIO WIRKKALA｜1915-1985｜FINLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapio Wirkkala was one of the most important figures in leading Finnish design to international success, and one of the most prominent designers of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003eHis work truly began after winning the Karhula-Iittala glass design competition in 1946, and he established his global reputation through his exhibition design for the Finnish pavilion at the Milan Triennale in 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe worked in a wide range of fields including glass, woodworking, metalwork, and ceramics, collaborating with many companies such as Iittala, Kultakeskus, and Rosenthal.\u003cbr\u003eHe transcended genres, from mass-produced products to one-of-a-kind art glass and sculptures, seamlessly bridging different domains such as nature and geometry, craft and industrial production, and art and utilitarian objects.\u003cbr\u003eThrough his aesthetic forms based on a deep understanding of materials, he achieved a high-level fusion of artistry and industrial production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of his creative approach was the \"sense of touch,\" and he implemented a unique design process that involved drawing hundreds of sketches, creating models to thoroughly examine forms, and repeatedly making prototypes.\u003cbr\u003eHe was also strongly influenced by the nature of Lapland, and its landscapes and ice formations served as inspiration for many of his works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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 and 1957).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TAPIO WIRKKALA","offers":[{"title":"CLEAR \/ TWGL333","offer_id":49892206280944,"sku":null,"price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5761\/8160\/files\/TWGL333_1.jpg?v=1782559629","url":"https:\/\/elephant-life.com\/en\/products\/twgl333","provider":"ELEPHANT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}