Description: Vintage Set of Six (6) 1960sTapio Wirkkala "Romantica" Wine Glasses by IITTALA FinlandNEW OLD STOCK...in Original Box Here is a little bit of the history behind these glasses.....Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985), was a Finish designer and sculptor and was a major figure in post-war industrial art Wirkkala's work range from furniture and product design to creating banknotes for the Finnish TreasuryGlass held a special significance for Wirkkala. His success as a glass designer began in 1946 when he designed the Kantarelli vase for IITTALA, and the mass-produced Tapio collection was launched in 1954. His range was immense, including glassware, stoneware, jewelery, and furniture for mass production, as well as individual sculptures in several mediaWirkkala's groundbreaking glass art is displayed throughout the world including New York's Museum of Modern art and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London This is a set of glasses.....designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by the Iittala Glass Factory in Finland These are BRAND NEW...still in the original box and have NEVER BEEN USEDBox and cellophane lid show some minor signs of wear and ageEnd of box is marked with product #2128 20Each glass is in pristine conditionHolds approximately 6 fluid ounces Each glass measures 4.5" tall and is 2 5/8" in diameter at the top....the base is 2 3/8" in diameter Each piece of Iittala Glassware is handblown by master glassblowers in the workshop of their Glass Factory *** Check out my OTHER AUCTION for a MATCHING SET of 6 Tapio Wirkkala Martini Glasses *** The pictures do a much better job of describing this item than I ever could, please check them out! If you have any questions, or need any additional information regarding this item, please contact me PRIOR to bidding Standard Shipping is $26.00 to the continental US and Puerto RicoThis item IS AVAILABLE for international ShippingWinning international bidder would pay all shipping and customs fees to destination country DO NOT MISS OUT on this HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE ITEMCheck out my references and bid with confidenceThank you for your interest in my item
Price: 140 USD
Location: Junction City, Oregon
End Time: 2024-08-18T16:45:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 26 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Number of Items in Set: Six-Piece
Pattern: Romantica
Color: Clear
Item Diameter: 2 5/8 inches
Material: Handblown Glass
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Iittala
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala
Type: Wine Glass
Style Number: 2128 20
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 4.5 inches
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
Country/Region of Manufacture: Finland
