Gaissa
Gaissa was designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1973. The mouth blown, classical barware is available in three sizes. The glasses have rocky bottoms and thin walls that reflect the lucid qualities of ice. Wirkkala's derived much of his design inspiration from nature such as ice formations and the way water flows. Gaissa embodies the powerful impact of the arctic climate on Wirkkala’s aesthetic.
Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was a design genius and a leading figure in modern Finnish industrial art. His portfolio covered glass, furniture, product design, sculpture, city planning, graphics and even Finnish banknotes. International success brought exhibitions around the world, yet he remained a solitary figure whose strongest inspiration came from nature.