{"product_id":"iittala-tapio-wirkkala-art-glass-object-lehti-3268-signed-1950s","title":"Iittala Tapio Wirkkala, Art glass object Lehti 3268 signed, 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrystal mini bowl, dish or ashtray Lehti (Finnish for Leaf).\u003cbr\u003eHandmade with engraving by designer Tapio Wirkkala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by the artist: T. Wirkkala Iittala 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series was conceived in 1947, with its European debut at the Milan Triennale in 1951 - the most prestigious design competition in Europe, where it marked a triumphant success for Wirkkala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis works featuring fine line hand-engraving in organic forms received awards at the Triennale. They became some of the first interior decor items of the new mid-century modern style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWirkkala was one of the most renowned Scandinavian industrial designers of his time, known for his work in both organic and geometric design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis signature glass series became icons of Scandinavian style. Some, such as Ultima Thule, are still in production today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapio Wirkkala worked for a long time at the flagship Iittala art glass factory in Finland and also collaborated with Germany’s Rosenthal. He created glass objects, tableware, lamps, jewelry, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was a multiple winner at the Milan Triennale, awarded the prestigious Pro Finlandia medal, and later became an Academician of the Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWirkkala’s works are housed in major museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Design Museum in Finland, the Glass Museum, and many others. A park in Helsinki is named in his honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1952–1960.\u003cbr\u003eIittala Art Glass Factory. Number 3268 in Iittala's art glass catalogue. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength is 9 cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/collections\/designer-tapio-wirkkala-scandinavian-design\"\u003eExplore more pieces by Tapio Wirkkala in our collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_8333.jpg?v=1748034569\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_8448.jpg?v=1748034572\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_8339.jpg?v=1748034578\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_8335-1.jpg?v=1748034579\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_8334.jpg?v=1748034584\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_8434.jpg?v=1748034588\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_8341-1.jpg?v=1748034595\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_8435.jpg?v=1748034598\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iittala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54367037129014,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4182\/9430\/files\/Vintage_Art_Glass_Lehti_Tapio_Wirkkala_1950s_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1785837695","url":"https:\/\/enclothin.com\/products\/iittala-tapio-wirkkala-art-glass-object-lehti-3268-signed-1950s","provider":"enclothin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}