Year 2015 marked 100 years since the birth of Tapio Wirkkala. Wirkkala designed a significant proportion of his work for Iittala - the most famous being Ultima Thule.
Inspired by the melting ice in Lapland, Wirkkala originally created the surface of Ultima Thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mould. An exclusive design reflecting the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glass-blowing technique required to produce the effect.
To honour the great designer and the centenary, Iittala has expanded the Ultima Thule series. Two plates of different sizes, a glass for sparkling wine and a pitcher have returned to the series. A new sturdy beer glass also joined the product range.
Colour is the only decoration needed
Tableware that never loses its magic
Simple form is a perfect example of lasting design
Aino Aalto glassware collection
Kartio collection of coloured glassware
Designs inspired by the melting ice in Lapland
Bring Nature In
Aalto Vase a staple of modern Scandinavian design
