Liquor glass by Tapio Wirkkala, a representative Finnish designer. Tapio Wirkkala is a legendary designer at Iittala, and a master of 20th-century Finnish Scandinavian modernity who was involved in all kinds of industrial design, including fixtures, furniture, and stamps.
The series name Kekkerito means "feast" in Finnish. There are multiple size variations in the same series. This is a large goblet glass. It has a massive design and a capacity of about 400ml, which is quite large with more than 450ml when full. The inner bottom of the glass is rounded and hollow, and the overall design is composed of soft curves. It is a work with a very beautiful presence, with a glass surface that looks like it has been carved out of natural ice and freshness. The series is currently out of print and has not been reprinted, so it is only available in vintage.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: iitala Designer: Tapio Wirkkala Series: Kekkerit Age: 1970s Country of Origin: Finland Condition: ★★★★☆ (4: Good condition)
It is in good condition with no scratches, dirt, cracks, or chips, and is in the same condition as when it was manufactured.
■ size
Height 14cm Diameter 11cm Capacity 400ml
Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985)
An important figure in Finnish industrial design, he left behind genius achievements in a variety of design fields. His extensive body of work ranges from glass, furniture and product design to sculpture, urban planning and Finnish banknotes. While his work was internationally acclaimed and he held exhibitions all over the country, he was a man who loved nature and preferred solitude, and lived in a mountain hut in a deep forest area. His unique perspective has brought him numerous awards, most notably the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale three times.
In 1946, Virkala won the first design award at Iittala's competition and became the company's art director, gaining worldwide recognition. His achievements include over 400 glass works created for Iittala, especially the Ultima Thule series and Tapio series, which are still loved by many people today.