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[FA] Swedish designer Chanterelle glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Swedish designer 'Chanterelle' glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Karhula Iittala.

With a nod to art nouveau, Wirkkala?s design of the Chanterelles range was based on the simple, naturally occurring shapes of local fungi.

Dimensions: 9cm tall by 8cm wide. Etching on base reads - TAPIO WIRKKALA - IITTALA

Small, barely noticeable chip on base, otherwise this item is in very good condition.

Postage options to be discussed after sale but will be strictly at cost, including insurance if requested. Contact us about this or any other issues. Contact details are on our shop website.

All profits from this sale go to Oxfam, registered charity #202918

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Just for the record Tapio Wirkkala was a Finn and the Karhula Iittala factories are in Finland

-lauri

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Whoops, thanks for that. I was told otherwise, but taking a second look at the book I have on the subject, I see that you are correct.

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