Virva table lamp, linen

Iittala

$431.00 $575.00

Colour: Linen


Iittala
Virva table lamp
$431.00 $575.00



Description

Iittala’s Virva table lamp’s mouth-blown shade has lovely fluted surface that creates a beautiful reflection when the light is on. Designer Matti Klenell drew inspiration for the lamp from Iittala’s extensive archive of glass products; he was particularly fascinated by different textured surfaces of old glass designs. To create just the right texture, the Virva lamp has been blown into a carved mold with each line carved by hand, one by one. Horizontal on one side and V-shaped on the other, the fluted surface gives the lamp a beautifully sculptural appearance even when turned off.

Virva is also inspired by Nordic folklore: the name is a reference to the Finnish word ”virvatuli”, meaning Will-o’-the-wisp in English. In Nordic folklore, Will-o’-the-wisps are phantom lights seen floating over swamps and other uninhabited areas, thought to be spirits misleading travelers in the dark by carrying a lantern. Will-o’-the-wisps can also be seen as a symbol of hope, as in some stories they are told to mark the location of a secret treasure buried by fairies.

Material
Mouth blown glass
Colour
Linen
Length
9.84 in (25 cm)
Width
10.04 in (25.5 cm)
Bulb base
E27
Light source
7-9 W LED (not included)
IP rating
20
Protection class
II
Voltage
220–240 V
Nominal frequency
50–60 Hz
Certifications and labels
CE, GS, FI
Plug
EU plug
Cable length
98.43 in (250 cm)
Cable colour
Black
Cable material
Textile
Dimmable
No
Product ID
II1027912

Matti Klenell

The Swedish designer Matti Klenell (b. 1972) graduated from the Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design, Sweden, in 1999. Matti Klenell has become known for his innovative take on the Scandinavian idea of the intrinsic link between form and function. In 2000 he founded his own company, the Matti Klenell Studio, which works with various design commissions for a large number of clients. 

Apart from projects to be produced serially, the studio also develops limited edition works as well as public and private art commissions. Klenell has been awarded as Designer of the Year in Sweden, and has won several prestigious national and international awards, including the Ljunggren Design Prize as well as the Red Dot Design Award for the Lempi glass for Iittala. His work is represented in the permanent collections of various museums.

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