Lichen, vase
(Jäkälä)
designed (1950); manufacturered (1951-1951)
Medium
glass
Measurements
20.3 × 12.4 × 12.8 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1952
© Tapio Wirkkala/KUVASTO, Helsinki. Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Tapio Wirkkala arrived at Finnish glass manufacturer Iittala in 1946 and served as an artist in residence until his death in 1985. During the 1950s Wirkkala created some of the most supremely elegant and sophisticated designs in glass. From the beginning, he concentrated on art glass and his designs made the significant leap from useful object to pure art form. He exhibited at the Milan Triennials of 1951 and 1954, winning numerous awards for his work. Through this international success, Wirkkala established Iittala as a leading producer of art glass on the world stage.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Iittala, Finland
Inscription
engraved in inside rim of base: TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA
Accession Number
1210-D4
Department
International Decorative Arts
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Dame Carol Colburn-Grigor CBE through Metal Manufactures Limited