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Kastehelmi sea blue bowl 11cm
£19.50
A glittering collection of pressed glassware from Iittala. This is a revival of Oiva Toikka’s design of 1964. ‘Kastehelmi’ is the Finnish word for ‘dewdrop’ and refers to the rings of delicate bubbles which catch the light like dewdrops in the morning sun.
Small and large plates are slightly curved, underplate/serving platter flat.
‘Kastehelmi’ sparkling candleholders are especially covetable.
£19.50
In stock
SKU
2087052
Height (mm) | 50 |
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Diameter (mm) | 110 |
Capacity (cl) | 23 |
Material | Glass |
Microwave safe | Yes |
Dishwasher safe | Yes |
The roots of Iittala date back to 1881 when a glass factory was established in a village of the same name in southern Finland. In the beginning of the 20th century dinnerware was decorated with a variety of ornaments. Iittala was one of the first companies to make the transition from decorative dinner sets to functional, aesthetically pleasing objects infused with progressive Scandinavian design. The core idea behind Iittala is to offer aesthetically and functionally durable products that bring enjoyment and pleasure to everyday life.
Professor Oiva Toikka is one of the greatest names in Finnish glass. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of Nordic design. He has worked in the performing arts for as long as he has in glass. The Birds collection is Toikka’s best-known work. He has enjoyed an international career and received numerous awards, among them Lunning Prize, Pro Finlandia Medal, World Glass Now 85 Award, Kaj Franck Design Prize and the Prince Eugen Medal.