iittala Ultima Thule Footed Tumbler - Set of 2

In modern literature, Ultima Thule is used to reference the furthest possible place in the world. Tapio Wirkkala's Ultima Thule glassware similarly references the icy cold reaches of Scandinavia and the distinct expressive power of Finnish glass. Designed in 1968, Wirkkala's Ultima Thule contributed to iittala's national breakthrough and remains a distinctive iittala design.

Some images courtesy of Dans le Lakehouse. Click here to see more of her lake-inspired table setting, which features these iittala Ultima Thule Footed Tumblers.