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Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy

About the Item

Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as the in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux Oy of Finland with the same scrupulous attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship as the original. Executed in polished brass and black or white painted shade. A highly adjustable lamp, the shade rotates up and down while the arm upon which it is mounted can be raised , lowered, rotated, moved forward and backwards as well as up and down the fixed brass pole, changing the height and depth dimensions accordingly. Note: height with shade positioned as pictured is 53 inches, can extend up to 61 inches tall. Width as pictured is 28 inches, can extend to a max of 36 inches wide. Base diameter is 7.5 inches. Shade diameter max 6.75 inches. Shade height is 12 inches. Price is per item. 4 black and 2 white in stock. Available in unlimited quantities. Out of stock lead time 10-12 weeks or more. Please note in-stock availability subject to change. For time sensitive orders, please contact us prior to purchasing. The internationally recognized artist Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) is one of the leading figures and most respected designers of the Finnish modern art industry. He was a multiple winner of the Milan Triennale, awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1955 and the rank of academician in 1972. Wirkkala designed several objects that have become classics, such as the Kantarelli vase, banknotes for the Bank of Finland and the Finlandia vodka bottle. The glass containers designed by Wirkkala for Iittala, such as the Ultima Thule series, have become particularly well-known. Finnish icon Tapio Wirkkala was a versatile artist, graphic designer, architect, and designer know for his sculptural and refined style. In 1960 he was awarded the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale. His incomparable lighting pieces have become increasingly coveted by designers worldwide. Accommodates a single standard medium base e27 75W equivalent LED bulb. On/off switch on shade. Approximately 8 feet of white cord with period style US wall plug added. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee.

Creator:

Innolux Oy (Maker),Tapio Wirkkala (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 53 in (134.62 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)

Power Source:

Plug-in

Voltage:

110-150v

Lampshade:

Included

Style:

Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Aluminum,Brass,Paint

Place of Origin:

Finland

Period:

21st Century

Date of Manufacture:

Contemporary

Production Type:

New & Custom(Re-Edition)

Estimated Production Time:

Available Now

Condition:

Seller Location:

Glendale, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: M47961stDibs: LU1447235567832

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Tapio Wirkkala

Along with architect Alvar Aalto, the designer Tapio Wirkkala was Finland’s leading contributor to the Scandinavian interpretation of modernism in the mid-20th century. Prolific and innovative, Wirkkala excelled in a wide range of fields, including glass, furniture, porcelain, jewelry and tableware. The hallmark of his talent was an ability to impart a craft aesthetic based on natural forms — leaves, ice, bubbles, birds — to industrially produced designs.

A native of Helsinki, Wirkkala studied at the national School of Applied Arts and took up a career in graphic design. After serving in the Finnish army during World War II, he joined the glassmaking firm Iittala, an association that would continue to the end of his life. Wirkkala learned every aspect of glassmaking in keeping with his belief that an artist-designer should be involved in all stages of production. His best-known works for Iittala are vases and drinking vessels that resemble either carved ice or icicles. In 1956, Wirkkala began a long relationship with the porcelain maker Rosenthal, for whom he designed elegant table pieces, such as the Finlandia coffee service and the biomorphic Pollo vases.

House Beautiful magazine declared Wirkkala’s Leaf platter the “most beautiful object” of 1951. (The acclaim led to his brief employment stint with industrial designer Raymond Loewy in New York.) That platter was one of the first designs Wirkkala made using laminated sheets of plywood sanded to a smooth surface that resembles an abstract leaf. It would go on to become a motif in many Wirkkala furniture pieces — most notably in inlaid coffee tables for Asko — and in a sense these are the works most emblematic of his personal aesthetic.

Wirkkala was a traditionalist in many ways, but he had a modernist’s practical approach, incorporating his leaf-like spirals into simple, functional objects. That is the core attraction of Wirkkala’s designs: They stand out with a striking, sculptural energy yet blend in as part of a warm and comfortable decor.

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