Topic: Nuutajarvi Iittala Flora? or Fake

[bethsbargains]

I bought a chip and dip set on ebay that was supposed to be the Flora pattern.  Although there are similarities, I see differences too in the style of flowers.  Has anyone seen reproductions of this?

http://auctionsuite.com/uploads/48hr_uploads/Iittala%20Flora%20Chip%20&%20Dip%20Side3.jpg

http://auctionsuite.com/uploads/48hr_uploads/Iittala%20Flora%20Chip%20&%20Dip4.jpg

Thanks,  Beth

[Cathy B]

I've seen something like this pattern sold brand new and made in Asia (Indonesia?).

[bethsbargains]

Cathy - Thanks.  Do you remember where you saw it?  Beth

[Cathy B]

The pattern I'm thinking of was sold in local homewares shops like House in Canberra (Australia) within the last few years. I don't know whether it's exactly the same as yours--all I noted was that it looked quite like Iittala's Flora. With luck someone who knows more about either or both can help soon!

[robbo]

Hi Beth & Cathy,

I do have a catalogue "Oiva Toikka: Glass" which lists the various components of Flora & when they were introduced (the book goes up to c. 1988). Unfortunately I've mis-placed my copy recently but will check it when it eventually comes to light—hopefully soon—I'm currently searching, I just hope I haven't thrown it out with the recycling

robbo

[Sklounion]

Hi Beth,
I don't think fake or reproduction is necessarily the case.
Quite often designs can appear either simultaneously, or  with a short intervening period.
Recently I found a Riihimaki pattern that is very similar to Matura's "Praha" table-ware. I would not call either a fake, though there may exist an element of plagiarism, a not uncommon occurence with mass-produced glass.
Regards,
Marcus

[bethsbargains]

Robbo - Thanks.  I do hope you find it soon.

Marcus - Thanks as well.  I realize that similar designs will always be around and are useful in a lot of ways.  The price will be different, though.

Beth

[bethsbargains]

Cathy B

Thanks for moving this.

I have since seen more of these reproductions on ebay.  One was from Australia.

Beth

[Anne]

As this is not confirmed Scandi should it not be moved to Glass for identification?

[maxyespantry]

I have two sets of salad bowls (9 1/2" and four 4 1/2") that I bought in the '60s or '70s from Bloomingdales (I think). They look a lot like Flora and are made by Italglass in Italy. I think they cost $30-$35 per set. I also have a chip-and-dip set, and I know I couldn't have spent big money for it. Now that I have some authentic Flora pieces, I can see the difference; the Italglass is not as delicate. Replacements does not list a 4 1/2" bowl in Flora.