A beautiful large, 15cm Boletus mushroom, Tatti in Finnish. The model number is 3552. An impressive vintage piece made in thick, clear, comb cut glass that refracts light in a nice way. The overall impression of this piece is very good.
This item is part of a series of items designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 40s with characteristic line and comb cut decorations on clear glass. There are many different shaped vases and bowls that all represent variations of this technique. Of these items the Chantarelle vases and Mushroom bowls are some of the more wanted pieces of art glass among collectors.
Tapio Wirkkala felt that materials have their own specific qualities that dictate the artistic process. He was a very productive designer, who designed in many different materials (wood, metal, glass...). He was very scilled with his hands and often made the prototype of the creation himself. He said that his task as an artist was to free the inner potential of each material.
On the last pictures you see this large Mushroom together with a smaller one of ours and also with a large Chantarelle.
Size: height 15,4cm
diameter ca 17cm
Weight: 2,250kg
Condition: overall impression is Very Good
with minor wear due to age
Signature: TAPIO WIRKKALA - IITTALA - 55
