Iittala Ultima Thule shot glass – Tapio Wirkkala design

Finnish design glass inspired by ice.

This Ultima Thule shot glass , designed by Tapio Wirkkala , is part of Iittala's legendary glass series, whose textured ice pattern on the surface was created after over a thousand hours of molding. The shot glass is low and sturdy , made of thick glass, and its surface resembles the rough texture of melted ice .

The glass is perfect for schnapps, liqueur or a small appetizer , and is also a collector's item that tells the story of Finnish design history.

• Designer: Tapio Wirkkala

• Manufacturer: Iittala

• Series: Ultima Thule

• Type: schnapps glass / liqueur glass

• Height: approx. 6 cm

• Volume: approx. 3–4 cl

• Material: clear glass, frosted

• Years of manufacture: launched 1968, still in production

• Condition: excellent or good vintage condition