Founded in 1881 in the Finnish town of the same name, littala specialised on tableware and cookware.

Iittala took Finnish glass design upmarket in the 1930s, with Aino Aalto's glasses and Alvar Aalto’s iconic modernist Savoy vase designed, in 1936.

Between the 1930s and 1950s the company drew on the talents of leading Finnish designers with the aim of targeting the international design-conscious and giftware market.

At the 1951 and 1953 Milan Triennale exhibitions, two of IItala's designers, Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpeneva were awarded the Grand Prix and this confirmed littala alongside Sweden’s Orrefors as leaders in the field of sophisticated glass design.

However, littala continued to produce its more popular designs over several decades, and this makes valuation of these items more complicated.

As an example, Alvar Aalto’s Savoy vase has remained in constant production since 1937, and second-hand pieces are more...

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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Vase, designed 1936,…

Alvar Aalto Amethyst Vase with Box, 1936

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), Vase, designed 1936, manufactured by Iittala, amethyst colour glass, with box, height 16 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), pair of bowls, designed…

Wirkkala Bowls and Glassware Collection

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), pair of bowls, designed 1968, manufactured by Iittala, Ultima Thule pattern, clear glass, together with six Kaj Franck for Littala grey-blue water glasses, five Marimekko coloured glass candle holders, and one Dinosaur…

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), four vases, designed 1936,…

Aalto's Iittala Vases: Clear, Copper, Turquoise (4)

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), four vases, designed 1936, manufactured by Iittala, two graduated clear glass, one copper glass and one turquoise, all signed to bases, one chipped (4), height 16 cm. Provenance: Private Estate collection, NSW

Decanter, Art Deco silver plated butter dish, biscuit barrel,…

Assorted Tableware and Decorative Items

Decanter, Art Deco silver plated butter dish, biscuit barrel, Iittala glass ware, Scandinavian glass vases and a Portmeirion porcelain vase, (10 items), the largest 32 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala 'Alpina' clear art glass vase for Iittala,…

Tapio Wirkkala Clear Glass Vase for Iittala - 29cm

Tapio Wirkkala 'Alpina' clear art glass vase for Iittala, engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala, 3570', 29 cm high

Four art glass Iittala candle sticks, height 12 cm

Iittala Art Glass Candle Sticks - Set of Four

Four art glass Iittala candle sticks, height 12 cm

A glass 'Ruby Bird' by Oiva Toikka for Iittala, cranberry…

Signed Cranberry Ruby Bird by Oiva Toikka for Iittala

A glass 'Ruby Bird' by Oiva Toikka for Iittala, cranberry colourway, signed, with original sticker, length 19 cm

Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) for Iittala Finland, Guillemot (Kiisla)…

Oiva Toikka Guillemot Bird Figure for Iittala Finland

Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) for Iittala Finland, Guillemot (Kiisla) bird figure, matt green and yellow mouth-blown glass, the base signed, inscribed Nuutajarvi and with Ittala label affixed, L. 32 cm

Alvar Aalto for Iittala, two Savoy glass bowls, in blue and…

Aalto's Savoy Glass Bowls in Blue and Smoky Grey

Alvar Aalto for Iittala, two Savoy glass bowls, in blue and smoky grey, both marked to the base, one with manufacturer label to the side, the larger, width 19.5 cm

Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, bark vase, charcoal tinted glass,…

Charcoal Bark Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, bark vase, charcoal tinted glass, height 21.5 cm

A suite of four small vases designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala,…

Alvar Aalto Iittala Blue Glass Vase Set

A suite of four small vases designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, in blue and clear glass. Impressed manufacturer's marks to bases. Largest height 10 cm, width 11.5 cm

A boxed set of Iittala 'Kartano' shot glasses, with four…

Iittala Kartano Shot Glass Set - 4 Glasses

A boxed set of Iittala 'Kartano' shot glasses, with four glasses in original packaging. Height 6.5 cm

A set of Iittala shot glasses designed by Tapio Wirkkala, set…

Tapio Wirkkala Shot Glasses and Blue Glass Votives Set

A set of Iittala shot glasses designed by Tapio Wirkkala, set of eight glasses. Manufacturer's labels attached. Also included are two Iittala blue glass votives. Height 7.5 cm

A collection of glass pieces by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala,…

Tapio Wirkkala Glass Collection for Iittala

A collection of glass pieces by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, includes a set of three candlesticks and a pair of votives in original packaging. Etched manufacturer's marks to base. Five pieces total. Largest height 12 cm

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), Kantarelli vase, designed…

Wirkkala's Kantarelli Vase by Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), Kantarelli vase, designed 1947, executed by Iittala, clear and wheel cut glass, incised '130/1982 Tw 1947', height 14 cm

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase.…

Wirkkala's 'Paadarin Jaa' Glass Vase, Milan 1960

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase. Designed for and exhibited at the 1960 Milan Triennale. With engraved signature and minor chips to base. Height 30 cm. Literature: 'Tapio Wirkkala: eye, hand and thought.' Marianne Aav ed p.154.…

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase.…

Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art Glass Vase, Milan 1960

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase. Designed for and exhibited at the 1960 Milan Triennale. With engraved signature and minor chips to base. Height 21.5 cm. Literature: 'Tapio Wirkkala: eye, hand and Thought.' Marianne Aav ed p.154.…

Tapio Wirkkalla set of candle holders for Iittala, Varying…

Wirkkalla Candle Holders for Iittala, 1968 Design, Finland-made

Tapio Wirkkalla set of candle holders for Iittala, Varying shapes and sizes, Finland designed 1968, 18 cm high, 10 cm wide, 10 cm deep

Tapio Wirkkala set of Glasswear for Iittala, pitcher, seven…

Wirkkala's Iittala Glassware Set

Tapio Wirkkala set of Glasswear for Iittala, pitcher, seven whiskey glasses, four sherry glasses and four bowls, Finland designed 1968, large bowl - 8 cm high, 37 cm wide, 37 cm deep, pitcher - 22 cm high, 13 cm wide, 13 cm deep, whiskey glass - 19 cm…

Tapio Wirkkala pair bowls for Iittala, patterned glass, Finland…

Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Glass Pair Bowls (1968)

Tapio Wirkkala pair bowls for Iittala, patterned glass, Finland designed 1968, 8 cm high, 17 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Tapio Wirkkala glassware setting for Iittala, three large…

Wirkkala Iittala Glassware Set

Tapio Wirkkala glassware setting for Iittala, three large goblets, four flutes and nine liquer glasses, Finland designed 1968, 20 cm high, 20 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Tapio Wirkkala set of Glasswear for Iittala, eight liquer…

Wirkkala's Iittala Glassware Set with Liquer Glasses and Bowl

Tapio Wirkkala set of Glasswear for Iittala, eight liquer glasses and bowl, Finland designed 1968, glass 8 cm high, 6 cm wide, 6 cm deep, bowl 17 cm high, 19 cm wide, 19 cm deep

Iittala Alvar Aalto 'Savoy' ruby red glass vase, hand blown…

Iittala Alvar Aalto Ruby Red Glass Vase - Original Design

Iittala Alvar Aalto 'Savoy' ruby red glass vase, hand blown original design 1936 Finland, etched mark 25 cm high

Timo Sarpaneva (Finland, 1926-2006) four bottles executed by…

Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bottles Set

Timo Sarpaneva (Finland, 1926-2006) four bottles executed by Iittala, clear, blue, purple and grey glass, signed 'T Sarpaneva' and 'Ts' (4)

Glass, 'Iittala 120 Years Of Finnish Glass, Complete History…

Finnish and Swedish Glass Design History

Glass, 'Iittala 120 Years Of Finnish Glass, Complete History With All Designers' published by Arnoldashe, 'The Brilliance Of Swedish Glass 1918-1939' published by Bgc Yale, 'Glass Of The Avante-Garde, From Vienna Secession To Bauhaus' published by P

Oiva Toikka, 'Crow' limited edition glass sculpture for Iittala,…

Limited Edition Crow Glass Sculpture by Oiva Toikka

Oiva Toikka, 'Crow' limited edition glass sculpture for Iittala, circa 1982, engraved 'O. Toikka, NuutajA¤rvi', 9 cm high, 26 cm long

Timo Sarpaneva, 'Arkipelago' series Finnish glass vase for…

Timo Sarpaneva 'Arkipelago' Glass Vase with Box

Timo Sarpaneva, 'Arkipelago' series Finnish glass vase for Iittala, in original box, engraved 'Timo Sarpaneva 5144', 23 cm high

Timo Sarpaneva, and Tapio Wirkkala, Finnish glass vases,…

Finnish Glassware by Sarpaneva and Wirkkala for Iittala

Timo Sarpaneva, and Tapio Wirkkala, Finnish glass vases, candelabra, jug and candlesticks, for Iittala, (6 items), two vases engraved 'T.M.' the candlesticks engraved 'T.S.', the candelabra 28 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala, and Timo Sarpaneva, Three Finnish glass vases…

Finnish Glass Vases by Wirkkala and Sarpaneva

Tapio Wirkkala, and Timo Sarpaneva, Three Finnish glass vases for Iittala, grey piece engraved 'Timo Sarpaneva, 3357', squat vase engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala, 3450', tall example with 'Iittala' label, the largest 21.5 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala, Finnish glass bowl in purple and blue for…

Wirkkala's Purple and Blue Glass Bowl for Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala, Finnish glass bowl in purple and blue for Iittala, engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala, 3250', 5.5 cm high, 14 cm diameter

Timo Sarpaneva, Two stackable bird vases, Finnish glass for…

Stackable Bird Vases by Timo Sarpaneva

Timo Sarpaneva, Two stackable bird vases, Finnish glass for Iittala, circa 1960's, engraved 'T. Sarpaneva', with serial numbers, 13 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala, Three Finnish glass vases for Iittala, engraved…

Finnish Glass Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala, Three Finnish glass vases for Iittala, engraved 'T.W.', two with original labels, the largest 17 cm high

Timo Sarpaneva, 'Orkidea' (orchid) Finnish glass bud vase for…

Timo Sarpaneva's 'Orkidea' Finnish Glass Bud Vase

Timo Sarpaneva, 'Orkidea' (orchid) Finnish glass bud vase for Iittala, designed in 1954, engraved 'Timo Sarpaneva 3568', 14 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala, 'Kantarelli' Finnish glass vase for Iittala,…

"Kantarelli" Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala, 'Kantarelli' Finnish glass vase for Iittala, designed in 1946, engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala Iittala 58', 8.5 cm high, 14 cm wide

Tapio Wirkkala, 'Kantarelli' Finnish glass vase for Iittala,…

"Kantarelli" Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala, 'Kantarelli' Finnish glass vase for Iittala, designed in 1946, engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala Iittala 15/1914', 18 cm high

Alvar Aalto 'Savoy' Finnish glass vase for Iittala, circa 1960,…

Alvar Aalto Iittala Glass Vase, 1960

Alvar Aalto 'Savoy' Finnish glass vase for Iittala, circa 1960, acid etched 'Alvar Aalto', 16 cm high, 21 cm wide

Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala Finnish brown glass carafe, engraved 'T.…

Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Brown Glass Carafe, Engraved

Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala Finnish brown glass carafe, engraved 'T.S.', 22 cm high

Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala Finnish blue glass carafe, engraved 'T.…

Timo Sarpaneva Blue Glass Carafe, Engraved, 29.5cm High

Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala Finnish blue glass carafe, engraved 'T. Sarpaneva, 3503', 29.5 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish), for Iittala two vases, c. 1970 each…

Wirkkala Iittala Vases (1970)

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish), for Iittala two vases, c. 1970 each signed to the underside, retains factory's label, one vase with minor chip to foot rim (A/F), (2)

Heikki Orvola vase for Iittala Pro Arte collection, blue and…

Blue and Black Glass Vase on Clear Stand

Heikki Orvola vase for Iittala Pro Arte collection, blue and black glass on clear glass stand (signed), Finland, c 1995, 45 cm high, 24 cm wide, 7 cm deep

An Iittala glass Barn owl by Oiva Toikka, hand blown glass with…

Iittala Hand Blown Barn Owl Glass by Toikka

An Iittala glass Barn owl by Oiva Toikka, hand blown glass with dark brown & white tone, etched to base with original label, height 15.5 cm

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) three vases, designed 1936…

Aalto Glass Vases and Anibou Vase

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) three vases, designed 1936 manufactured by Iittala, white, amber and clear glass, signed, together with an Anibou green glass vase (4)

Iittala ice jug & glasses Six-person setting 'Ultima Thule'…

Iittala Ultima Thule Clear Glass Jug & Glasses Set

Iittala ice jug & glasses Six-person setting 'Ultima Thule' series clear glass

Dessert bowl & glasses Kekkerit by Timo Sarpaneua for Iittala,…

Kekkerit Dessert Set by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

Dessert bowl & glasses Kekkerit by Timo Sarpaneua for Iittala, circa 1970s clear glass bowl & six glasses

A collection of glass bowls by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala,…

Tapio Wirkkala's Glass Bowl Collection

A collection of glass bowls by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland comprising four 'Ultima Thule' glass bowls, designed 1968, bears original packaging and labels, a glass decanter, designed 1968 and a 'Paadar' glass serving bowl and six smaller bowls,…

A collection of glassware by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala,…

Timo Sarpaneva's Glassware Collection for Iittala, Finland

A collection of glassware by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland comprising six glass candlesticks, designed 1966, six 'Senator' beer glasses, designed 1968 produced from 1968-81, four 'Senator' glass coupes and three 'Senator' wine glasses, designed 1968…

A collection of 'Solaris' glass plates by Tapio Wirkkala for…

Tapio Wirkkala's 'Solaris' Glass Plate Collection for Iittala

A collection of 'Solaris' glass plates by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland comprising six side plates, six glass plates and a serving designed 1974

A set of six 'Kekkerit' glass cordials and six 'Aslak' glass…

Tapio Wirkkala's Glass Cordial Set for Iittala, Finland (10 words)

A set of six 'Kekkerit' glass cordials and six 'Aslak' glass cordials by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland designed circa 1970 and 1972 respectively

A lemonade set by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala designed circa…

Vintage Iittala Lemonade Set by Tapio Wirkkala

A lemonade set by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala designed circa 1956 all pieces retain original labels the jug 29 cm high. Other Notes: the tumbler design (model 2064) is represented in the collection of the MoMA, New York

Signed Finnish Iittala 'Minerva' glass vase designed by Tapio…

Iittala Minerva Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala

Signed Finnish Iittala 'Minerva' glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala Finland 'Ultima Thule' glass bowl designed by Tapio…

Iittala Ultima Thule Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala Finland 'Ultima Thule' glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala Finland 'Crassus' large glass vase designed by Timo…

Iittala Finland 'Crassus' Vase by Timo Sarpaneva

Iittala Finland 'Crassus' large glass vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva

Iittala Finland 'Niva' glass jug designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala 'Niva' Glass Jug by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala Finland 'Niva' glass jug designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala 'Ultima Thule' large glass fruit bowl designed by Tapio…

Iittala Ultima Thule Glass Fruit Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala 'Ultima Thule' large glass fruit bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1983) leaf dish, c. 1957,…

Wirkkala Leaf Dish by Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1983) leaf dish, c. 1957, executed by Iittala, clear and wheel cut glass, incised 'Tapio Wirkkala Iittala'

An Iittala 'Pinus' art glass vase by Tapo Wirkkala, textured…

Iittala Tapio Wirkkala Pine Bark Glass Vase

An Iittala 'Pinus' art glass vase by Tapo Wirkkala, textured bark style finish, with original label, etched to base, height 23.5 cm

Two Iittala Crassus art glass vases by Timo Sarpaneva, c.1960,…

Iittala Crassus Art Glass Vases by Timo Sarpaneva

Two Iittala Crassus art glass vases by Timo Sarpaneva, c.1960, square in shape on a pedestal style base, with original label, chip & repair to corner of small vase, height 15-23 cm

Timo Sarpaneva (Finnish, 1926-2006), Crassus vase, c. 1960,…

Sarpaneva's Crassus Vase by Iittala, 1960

Timo Sarpaneva (Finnish, 1926-2006), Crassus vase, c. 1960, executed by Iittala, clear and frosted glass, height 22.5 cm

Iittala Arnica Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of…

Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Arnica Art Glass Vase

Iittala Arnica Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of textured cylindrical form with a waisted neck, height 18 cm

Iittala Pinus Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of…

Tapio Wirkkala's Textured Glass Vase

Iittala Pinus Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of flattened organic sleeve form with a textured bark finish, initialled Tw to base, remnant of original sticker, height 16.5 cm

Iittala Avena Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of…

Tapio Wirkkala's Avena Glass Vase

Iittala Avena Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of cylindrical form leading into a square textured foot, height 20 m

Three Iittala Alvar Aalto collection Maljakko vases, clear…

Iittala Alvar Aalto Collection: 3 Clear Glass Vases

Three Iittala Alvar Aalto collection Maljakko vases, clear glass in original packaging, height 9.5 cm

Two glass decanters by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, in a…

Cranberry Glass Decanters by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

Two glass decanters by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, in a cranberry colour, tapering to a fine spout, etched to base T Sarpaneva - 2503 height 26-30 cm

Iittala vase, mid century, orange and green glass, height 23 cm

Mid Century Iittala Orange and Green Glass Vase, 23cm

Iittala vase, mid century, orange and green glass, height 23 cm

[Iittala] Timo Sarpaneva, Finlandia vase 3362 + an Orchid vase…

Timo Sarpaneva Orchid Vases

[Iittala] Timo Sarpaneva, Finlandia vase 3362 + an Orchid vase 3568, one timber moulded, sandblasted, the other clear glass steam blown, both signed & numbered to base, height 14 cm, height 16 cm

Timo Sarpaneva twelve candle holders for Iittala glass, Fesitvo…

Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candle Holders

Timo Sarpaneva twelve candle holders for Iittala glass, Fesitvo range, varying shapes and heights, Finland, c 1970s, 32 cm high, 8 cm deep

An Iittala cocktail set, of blue design, comprising four shot…

Blue Iittala Cocktail Set with Shaker and Four Glasses

An Iittala cocktail set, of blue design, comprising four shot glasses and a cocktail shaker. (5)

Iittala, Findland glass cat paperweight signed to right side of…

Signed Iittala Glass Cat Paperweight, 13cm High

Iittala, Findland glass cat paperweight signed to right side of glass,13 cm high

An art glass bird by Iittala Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi, Finland,…

Iittala Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird (16cm)

An art glass bird by Iittala Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi, Finland, circa 1970s. 16 cm long

Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, bark vase, with charcoal tinting.…

Charcoal-tinted Bark Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, bark vase, with charcoal tinting. Height 22 cm

Iittala Finland signed art glass bird, 12.5 x 20 cm. Signed…

Iittala Finland Signed Art Glass Bird with Original Box

Iittala Finland signed art glass bird, 12.5 x 20 cm. Signed Oiva Toikka. Retains original box