These crystal bowls add sparkle and sophistication to whatever divine dessert you serve. The "Ultima Thule" collection by iittala was originally designed in 1968 by Finnish "genius of design," Tapio Wirkkala. Glistening and tactile, the design of the bowls resembles icicles, melting on a sunny winter's day. Looking for a truly brilliant table setting? Type "Ultima Thule" in the Cambria Cove search field to find matching glasses and serving bowls.
The iittala Group, a part of the international Fiskars Corporation, is a leading company in modern Scandinavian homeware design. The starting point for all products in the iittala Group are the basic values of Scandinavian design: high-quality products that function well and look fabulous. In their words, the iittala Group strives to "bring beauty and joy into every moment of the day." Supporters of the arts, the iittala Group has worked with many original designers, like the artist who designed the "Ultimate Thule" glasses, Tapio Wirkkala.
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was born in Finland and was known as a versatile "genius of design." His design work encompassed areas as diverse as glass products, banknotes, and graphic design. During his illustrious career, Wirkkala participated in many international exhibitions and was the artistic director of the University of Arts and Design in Helsinki for many years. Wirkkala won numerous design awards in his career, including three gold medals at the Triennale in Milan in 1951, followed by another three in 1954.
- A set of four crystal dessert bowls.
• 4.5" in diameter
• 2" high
• Dishwasher safe with care
Materials:
Lead-free Crystal
Country of Origin:
Finland
