Cristobal Salt

To celebrate designer Oika Toikkas 50th, Iittala reintroduces a selection of the most popular pieces from his original 1964 dewdrop collection. The idea of using droplets of glass as decoration came to Toikka when he was thinking of ways of covering the joint marks left on the surface of pressed glass pieces by the production process. The result is a glistening collection of timeless objects of beauty.

Pearl is a delightful combination of complex cutting and engraving, and features some of the prettiest motifs of the 18th and 19th centuries. The string of pearls is especially appealing as well as the dramatic starburst wheel. Every detail of the decoration is cut entirely by hand, with hours of skilled work required to complete each piece. This design is one of the most popular designs in the collection as it combines a classical beauty with elegant style.

The overwhelming popularity of Waterford's Lismore pattern has inspired several variations, including Lismore Tall, with a longer, shapelier stem.

For over two centuries Raynaud has created unique Limoges porcelain, with a marked preference for relief shapes and generously colored and gilt decorations. Metamorphoses is a striking pattern of red and gold with a butterfly motif.