Three-quarter view of Iittala Ultima Thule clear glass footed serving bowl highlighting ice-bark surface texture and organic bubble foot detail
Front view of Iittala Ultima Thule clear glass footed serving bowl showing vertical ice-bark texture, bubble foot ring, and original red Iittala Made in Finland label
Side profile of Iittala Ultima Thule footed glass serving bowl showing full ice-textured body, tapered form, and sculptural bubble cluster foot, Finland
Iittala Ultima Thule footed glass serving bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, front three-quarter view showing ice-textured bark exterior and bubble cluster foot ring, Finland, 1960s
Close-up interior view of Iittala Ultima Thule glass serving bowl showing ice-bark texture on inner wall and original red Iittala Made in Finland label
Overhead view of Iittala Ultima Thule footed glass serving bowl base showing dense organic bubble cluster foot ring pattern
Base view of Iittala Ultima Thule footed glass serving bowl showing full bubble cluster foot ring and textured rim detail
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Iittala Ultima Thule 7.5-Inch Footed Glass Serving Bowl – Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1960s

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An iconic piece of Scandinavian design history — the Ultima Thule footed serving bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, circa 1960s. Inspired by the melting ice of Lapland, its organic brutalist texture is instantly recognizable and remains one of the most collectible Finnish glass designs ever produced.

A Design Icon Worth Collecting

Tapio Wirkkala — celebrated as the “versatile genius of design” — won three gold medals at the Milan Triennale in both 1951 and 1954. The Ultima Thule series has stood the test of time as a benchmark of Scandinavian modernism, equally prized by serious collectors and design enthusiasts alike.

Condition & Details

Condition: Excellent – no chips. Remnants of original sticker.
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala
Maker: Iittala
Origin: Finland
Era: circa 1960s

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