Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a leading figure of modern Finnish industrial art. Wirkkala's wide ranging portfolio spans from glass, furniture and product design to sculpture, city planning, art, graphics and even creating banknotes for the Finnish treasury. As his reputation grew internationally, Wirkala exhibited throughout the world but he was a recluse by nature. His favorite place was a spot so remote within the deep woodlands of middle Finland that helicopters delivered prototypes to his hut since no car could reach him. It was in nature that he found his much loved solitude and the inspiration for forms that industry could produce or artwork could create. Throughout his incredibly productive career, Wirkkala received numerous awards including three gold medals at the Milan Triennale, the Lunning Prize, Pro Finlandia Medal and the Prince Eugen Medal.


In 1946, Wirkkala won his first design award in a competition sponsored by Iittala that would mark a lifelong relationship with lasting effects on his career and the company. As Iittala’s artistic director, Wirkkala’s unique artistic vision helped establish the company’s global reputation. Throughout his legendary career, the uniquely talented artist created more than four hundred glass objects for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series remain popular today. 

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Pendant Light TW002 “Triennale“ - Artek - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Pendant Light TW002 “Triennale“ Artek

666,71 €
(551,00 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Bowl 115 mm 2 pcs Clear - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Bowl 115 mm 2 pcs Clear Iittala

49,90 €
(41,24 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Bowl 200 mm Clear - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Bowl 200 mm Clear Iittala

89,90 €
(74,30 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule ceramic vase 85x95mm - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule ceramic vase 85x95mm Iittala

79,90 €
(66,03 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Cordial 5 cl 2 pcs Clear - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Cordial 5 cl 2 pcs Clear Iittala

45,90 €
(37,93 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Gift set - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Gift set Iittala

158,99 €
(131,40 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Glass 20 cl 2 pcs Clear - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Glass 20 cl 2 pcs Clear Iittala

47,90 €
(39,59 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Glass Vase 180x192mm clear - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Glass Vase 180x192mm clear Iittala

249,90 €
(206,53 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Highball 38 cl 2 pcs Clear - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Highball 38 cl 2 pcs Clear Iittala

59,90 €
(49,50 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule ice-lip pitcher 150 cl - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule ice-lip pitcher 150 cl Iittala

159,90 €
(132,15 € excl.VAT*)

6 must-have design kitchen tools

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Ultima Thule On The Rocks 28 cl 2 pcs Clear - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule On The Rocks 28 cl 2 pcs Clear Iittala

52,90 €
(43,72 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Pitcher 50 cl Clear - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Accessories - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Pitcher 50 cl Clear Iittala

139,90 €
(115,62 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Serving Platter 370 mm Clear - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Serving Platter 370 mm Clear Iittala

199,90 €
(165,21 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Votive Clear - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Votive Clear Iittala

29,90 €
(24,71 € excl.VAT*)
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Ultima Thule Votive Frost - Iittala - Tapio Wirkkala - Furniture by Designcollectors

Ultima Thule Votive Frost Iittala

29,90 €
(24,71 € excl.VAT*)

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