Vintage Mid-century shot glasses by glassware genius Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. These small glasses are designed for vodka, liqueur, and other spirits.
Tapio Wirkkala’s “Aslak” glass series was produced by Iittala from 1970 until 1988. The mould-blown “Aslak” series was made from clear glass.
– made in Finland
– clear, textured glass
– design: Tapio Wirkkala
– manufacture: Iittala
– series: Aslak
– 60cl
– diameter: 5cm | height: 6,4cm
– perfect vintage condition
– set of 4 shot glasses
Tapio Wirkkala is considered synonymous with modern Finnish design.
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. 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.
