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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 Visit http://tinyurl.com/tx12 for auction details. [ebay auction # 2569240868] -- Bromley Oxfam email: http://www20.brinkster.com/brox |
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Just for the record
Tapio Wirkkala was a Finn and the Karhula Iittala factories are in Finland -lauri Bromley Oxfam wrote: 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 Visit http://tinyurl.com/tx12 for auction details. [ebay auction # 2569240868] -- Bromley Oxfam email: http://www20.brinkster.com/brox |
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On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 14:33:33 +0200, Lauri Levanto
wrote: Just for the record Tapio Wirkkala was a Finn and the Karhula Iittala factories are in Finland 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. -- Bromley Oxfam email: http://www20.brinkster.com/brox |
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