A special edition bowl in Tapio Wirkkala’s celebrated Ultima Thule series is not only ideal for enjoying cereal or sorbet but a wonderful way to honor the designer who was born a century ago. Still loved for the unique story it tells with glass as a medium, Ultima Thule is a classic literature reference to the furthest possible place and pays homage to the icy beauty of the Finnish landscape. The unique melting texture of the glass is achieved through a specialize mold, the first of which was made by Wirkkala himself. Though a break from the typical clean-lined nature of Nordic design, the extraordinary collection gained popularity after being used on the Finnair’s first flights between Helsinki and New York. Iittala Ultima Thule is still loved today by modern and traditional enthusiast for its timeless quality and charm.
First founded as a glassworks company in 1881, iittala is now a leading company in modern Finnish design producing a range of dinnerware, glassware and art pieces. You’d be hard-pressed to find a Finn or fan of Finnish design that doesn’t recognize the iittala logo, designed by Timo Sarpane... More iittala
From graphic art to banknotes, Finnish-born Tapio Wirkkala's portfolio is a quite arguably one of the most versatile. Still, he is most widely known for his wonderful work with glass. Texture plays a big role in Wirkkala's creative portfolio. His 1952 "Tapio" glassware experiments with air ... More Tapio Wirkkala
These bowls are a perfect size for so many things.....nuts, candy, a bowl of fruit, a small dish of ice cream.
Pros
Beautiful & sturdy
Cons
None
By Hiroko
Plainview, NY
beautiful bowl
July 28, 2015
Originally I bought this series dishes. I really like them,so I bought these bowl too.
They are also great. not too thin.
By Kathy
Manhattan Kansas
Love them
July 6, 2015
They are exactly what I wanted and haven't been availible until now. I am thrilled that they are now available to go with the rest of my Iittala Ultima Thule.
By Mary S.
Bellingham WA
Ultima Thule Bowls -- Perfect companion to other Ultima Thule items
June 19, 2015
I look forward to using these bowls for desserts or for small salads. We haven't used them yet but they will be a great companion to our cordial glasses.
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