Master Designer - Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala

is the kinda guy I'd want to have over to 

my imaginary dinner party. 

Afterall,

what couldn't he do?

As much at home 

in the world's most cosmopolitan cities

 as in 

the heart of Lapland,

Tapio

is one of the Gods of 

Scandinavian

and 20th Century Design.

He could build tools

and beautiful flatware.

Gorgeous Venini Glass.

Sculptural pieces.

Finnish currency.

Furniture.

I eat on his Iittala plates,

drink out of his Iittala glasses,

and my espresso sits

cozily in his 

fantastical demi tasses,

until devoured. 

This Iceberg Vase 

is the piece that I lust after.

When I was in Helsinki last,

I found one for around $1500 if I remember correctly. 

Sadly,

my finances at the time prevented me from grabbing it. 

I really should've just charged it. 

Then again...

perhaps I'll just have to venture back to this 

wonderful city 

where I'll bath in Sibelius and Aalto...

stroll the Esplanade in the afternoon

where I'll be sure to stop in to the Iittala store

for more Wirkkala,

and those soft pappardelle like ribbons of 

sea salt sprinkled licorice 

laying there 

innocently

beside the cash register.