Description
Tapio Wirkkala was a Finnish designer, sculptor and master of glass design. He created numerous objects that have become classics and received many awards for his work throughout his career. Wirkkala was a versatile artist who worked with materials such as glass, wood, porcelain, metal and plastic. In addition to art glass, he designed a wide range of everyday objects and tableware. He received numerous recognitions, including three gold medals at the Milan International Triennial in 1951 and 1954.
These 1940s shot glasses are hand-painted and in good condition. The set includes 3 rooster glasses and 2 hen glasses.
Production years: Late 1940s
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985)
Brand: Iittala
Material: Glass
Color: Clear with hand-painted bird themed decoration
Observations: Two of the glasses are intact (a rooster and a hen). Three of the glasses has small edge defects on the upper rim (2 roosters and a hen). Minor wear on the bodies. Small air bubbles in the glass mass. See more details in the pictures.
Size (approximately):
Height 6 cm
Diameter of the top 4,3 cm
Capacity 4 cl
Total weight 0,249 kg
