Thumbnail Filmstrip of Iittala Taika Saucer for Espresso Cup - Blue Images
Description
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Pattern by Klaus Haapaniemi 2007
Form by Heikki Orvola
Taika means ‘magic’ in Finnish, and Klaus Haapaniemi wants his illustrations to inspire your own imagination and storytelling. Combined with other essential design objects of the Iittala collection, Taika gives a magic touch to everyday life.
The strong decorative style of the Taika series may surprise those who are used to seeing Iittala representing traditional Nordic functionality and simple design forms. To counterbalance the exuberance of the decoration, the form adopted for the pieces in the Taika series is that of Heikki Orvola's Aika with its classic, clean lines, which was launched 2006.
Important Purchasing Note:
Taika espresso and cappuccino/coffee cups and saucers are shown as set in photos but are priced and sold as separate products. Please see Related Items for corresponding piece.
Pattern by Klaus Haapaniemi 2007
Form by Heikki Orvola
Taika means ‘magic’ in Finnish, and Klaus Haapaniemi wants his illustrations to inspire your own imagination and storytelling. Combined with other essential design objects of the Iittala collection, Taika gives a magic touch to everyday life.
The strong decorative style of the Taika series may surprise those who are used to seeing Iittala representing traditional Nordic functionality and simple design forms. To counterbalance the exuberance of the decoration, the form adopted for the pieces in the Taika series is that of Heikki Orvola's Aika with its classic, clean lines, which was launched 2006.
Important Purchasing Note:
Taika espresso and cappuccino/coffee cups and saucers are shown as set in photos but are priced and sold as separate products. Please see Related Items for corresponding piece.
Specifications
Features:- Porcelain
- Oven safe
- Dishwasher safe
- Freezer safe
- Microwave safe
- Available in Blue or White
4.5 dia. x .6" height
Vendor Info
Pioneers of beauty and functionThe 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.
The breakthrough came in the early years of modernism and functionalism during the 1930s and 40s. At that time it was pioneers like Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto and Kaj Franck who led the development of the Iittala brand. Their belief was that objects should always be designed with thought and make them available for everyone. It was Aalto's and Franck's thinking that set the foundation for the Iittala design philosophy: to push the boundaries and to give people beauty and function.
This breakthrough in Finnish design, also changed glassware ranges led by Iittala in the 1950s and 1960s. A new kind of aesthetics and functionality affected Finnish glassware design while most other countries still used traditional, extensive glassware ranges. A simplified, modern design took over from cut crystal.
Against throwawayism:
The core idea behind Iittala is to offer aesthetically and functionally durable products that bring enjoyment and pleasure to everyday life, whether it is about dining, creating a mood or storing small items at home.
All Iittala objects are thought through in form, function and quality. All aim to achieve long-lasting everyday use and inspiration. Iittala objects are designed to be combined, with different designs across series, as well as with existing home environments.
Iittala believes that people have the right to expect the design they buy to last a lifetime. They see that the world is becoming more and more aware of the value of long-lasting design. Quality never goes out of fashion. The effort put into quality design has paid off: the Iittala collection includes not only new design but also items that have been around for more than 80 years.