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Charcoal black "Pässi" ram sculpture in pinewood by Kaija Aarikka, Finland

About the Item

"Pässi" sculpture by Kaija Aarikka in charcoal-painted wood, an emblematic piece of Finnish design created in 1973, vintage Aarikka edition. "In 1954, Aarikka co-founded together with her husband the eponymous design bureau Aarikka, to design and manufacture initially wooden buttons and decorative and household items, later expanding also into personal accessories, dress jewellery and giftware. She worked there as the firm's head designer and artistic director for most of her career, also taking over management duties including chairing the Board of Directors from 1977. The first Aarikka store opened in 1960, and by the 1980s there were 20. Aarikka is best known for her simplistic wooden designs, often in characteristic round shapes. One of her most iconic creations is the wooden Pässi ('Ram') sculpture."
  • Creator:
    Kaija Aarikka (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Great condition, very little signs of use.
  • Seller Location:
    STRASBOURG, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DIBS451stDibs: LU9412238000732
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