Ultima Thule highball glass 38 cl

Iittala's Ultima Thule glass is part of the iconic glassware series created in 1968 by Tapio Wirkkala. The inspiration for the collection came from the melting spring ice of Northern Finland. Ultima Thule is based on a so-called ice glass technique developed together by Iittala and Tapio Wirkkala – the forms imitate nature and gradually change as the molten glass burns the surface of the wooden moulds. Ultima Thule shows very well Wirkkala’s view according to which simple objects require most work.

The Finnish airline Finnair chose Ultima Thule for its new route from Helsinki to New York in 1969. The glassware is still in use at Finnair’s Business Class. Ultima Thule crystallizes the expressive power of Finnish glass design. 

Tapio Wirkkala

At the heart of Iittala's design ethos lies a playful yet enduring approach to Finnish glassware craftsmanship. Since its inception in 1881, this spirited company has evolved from a glass manufacturer to a beacon of Finnish design – a creative cosmos of functional beauty.

Although glass still remains at the core of its heritage, Iittala’s collections are nowadays a testament to the joy of everyday living, offering a kaleidoscope of versatile tableware and décor in all colours of glass. Step into the enchanting world of Iittala and sprinkle a little magic into your daily routines!