Ultima Thule

Inspired by the melting ice in Lapland, the Ultima Thule is design legend Tapio Wirkkala’s most famous work. Wirkkala originally created the surface of Ultima Thule in the 1960s after carving into a graphic mold. Ultima Thule is an exclusive design which reflects the thousands of hours spent perfecting the glass-blowing technique required to produce the effect. 

Ultima Thule is a renowned Finnish glassware collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala for iittala. Inspired by the melting ice of Lapland, these elegant pieces feature organic shapes and a timeless aesthetic. With their unique texture and minimalist design, Ultima Thule glasses and vases have become iconic and are highly sought after by design enthusiasts worldwide.