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 its early years Iittala produced blown, pressed, polished, painted and etched glass according to continental models.
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.
You can read more about Iittala here.
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Model #2438 Pitcher, #2204 Highball Glasses
Designer Erkki Vesanto (pitcher), Tapio Wirkkala (glasses)
Production 1956-59
Dimensions 28cm tall (pitcher); 17.5cm tall, 6.5cm diameter (glasses
Condition Excellent condition with no wear that we can see. All pieces retain their original labels.
