3 Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal Paper Bag Vases, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 iconic Mid Century porcelain paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rorenthal
Porcelain
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 10,5 cm H, 6,5cm W, 6cm D Condition: Mint Material: Porcelain
Porcelain
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
A fantastic ceramic vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, which is truly an iconic piece of Finnish
Ceramic
$582
H 7.49 in W 4.93 in D 3.15 in
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Early production, made between
Ceramic, Porcelain
$582
H 5.91 in W 4.06 in D 2.56 in
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Early and rare production, made
Ceramic, Porcelain
$3,000
H 7.63 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
porcelain 'paper bag' vase (part of Rosenthal's Studio Line) - featuring a matte finish to the exterior
Porcelain
$514
H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag
Ceramic, Porcelain
$514
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag
Ceramic, Porcelain
$297
H 4.14 in W 3.35 in D 2.17 in
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
For sale is an iconic Mid-Century porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio
Ceramic, Porcelain
$2,702 / set
H 7.68 in W 5.04 in D 3.15 in
Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal. Great condition
Ceramic, Porcelain
$475 / set
H 7.75 in Dm 3.25 in
Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool pair of bisque porcelain "pop art" can & paper bag vases by Tapio Wirkkala for the
Porcelain
$482
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 2.56 in
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Andernach, DE
Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the
Porcelain
XXL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Located in Sagaponack, NY
that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. Kraft paper
Ceramic
Petite Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Located in Sagaponack, NY
that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. Kraft paper
Ceramic
XL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. Kraft paper brown
Porcelain
$447 / set
H 4.14 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Vintage "Paper Bag" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Porcelain “Paper Bag” Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, 1970s A
Porcelain
$447 / set
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Set of Two Vintage Beige/Brown "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal pair of vintage
Porcelain
Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase 1960'S Modern Design
By Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This textural lead crystal glass vintage vase is Rosenthal from the Studio Line Germany. It is the
Crystal
$1,118
H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of three paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany
Ceramic
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s Dimensions: 19cm Height , 13cm Width , 8cm
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Rosenthal, Germany, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare large paper bag vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1977
Stoneware
Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. Kraft paper with a
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rosenthal Porcelain Crinkle Paper Bag Vessel /Sculpture
By Rena Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
Sculptural vessel, used as is or as a vase, fashioned as a crinkled paper bag with a scalloped top
Ceramic
Sold
H 11.23 in W 7.68 in D 5.12 in
Original Huge 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. Kraft paper brown
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 6 in W 4 in D 3 in
Brown Paper Bag Porcelain Vase by Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosenthal glazed white porcelain crushed paper bag vase sculpture This iconic Rosenthal
Porcelain
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 6.11 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Pop Art Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
For sale an iconic Pop Art porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala
Ceramic, Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Ceramic Paper Bag Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Oakland, CA
paper bag vase in a white glaze. Made to look like an old paper bag, this vase can be used to hold
Ceramic
Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wichita, KS
This iconic Rosenthal hallmarked white glazed porcelain crushed and crinkled paper bag sculpture
Porcelain
Rare, giant Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal porcelain "Paper Bag"
Located in New York, NY
A rare, giant version of the "Paperbag" vase in glazed porcelain. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and
Porcelain
Vase Rosenthal Paper Bag Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Decorative porcelain vase in a form of a paper bag by Tapio wirkkala for Rosenthal.
Porcelain
Sold
H 11.25 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, Finland, circa 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Two vintage paper bag vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, circa 1970s. Large and small glazed
Porcelain
Paper Bag Vase Metal Sculpture by California Bronze
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Copper-colored paper bag vase sculpture made from metal by California Bronze, Sonora, CA. The
Bronze, Metal
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vases Rosenthal, Germany, 1977
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of four paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal
Porcelain
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
A fantastic ceramic vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, which is truly an iconic piece of Finnish
Ceramic
Sold
H 6.11 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Malmö, SE
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal. Excellent condition. Marked
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 5.91 in W 4.14 in D 2.56 in
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Early production, made between
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. Kraft paper brown
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase came in
Porcelain
Sold
H 6 in W 4 in D 3 in
Blue Paper Bag Porcelain Vase by Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosenthal glazed porcelain crushed paper bag vase sculpture This iconic Rosenthal hallmarked
Porcelain
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 6 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Porcelain
Sold
H 6 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 7.64 in W 4.93 in D 3.27 in
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Brown Porcelain by Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This early brown paper bag shaped vase of the "Do not litter" collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala
Porcelain
Sold
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 2.96 in
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 6.11 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
For sale is an iconic Mid-Century porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
Ceramic Paper Bag Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tapio Wirkkalas playful ceramic paper bag vase in Kraft brown color. Original 1970s edition.
Ceramic
Sold
H 4.26 in W 3.15 in D 2.17 in
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Andernach, DE
Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the
Porcelain
Sold
H 4.22 in W 3.15 in D 2.17 in
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Andernach, DE
''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one an original of the time, 1977 approx.. It comes with a roughly textured
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Paper Bag Vases
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Paper Bag Vases from the Rosenthal DO NOT LITTER series designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Smaller
Porcelain
1977 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1977 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Paper Bag Porcelain Vase Glazed Porcelain 3.5 h
Porcelain
Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hamburg, DE
Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Ceramic
Sold
H 4 in W 3.13 in D 2.25 in
Small White Porcelain Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Paper Bag Sculpture Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Small Porcelain paper Bag Sculpture/Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. No chips, cracks
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Rosenthal Glazed Porcelain Crushed Paper Bag Vase Sculpture
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic Rosenthal hallmarked white glazed porcelain crushed and crinkled paper bag sculpture
Porcelain
Crystal Buddha
Located in New York, NY
image #3, designer 'Paper Bag' vase Rosenthal Studio-Line 'DO NOT LITTER' by Tapio Wirkkala, search
Crystal
Glass Nautilus Seashell Dish
Located in New York, NY
measures: 4.63" D x 5.75" W Also available, shown in image #4, designer 'Paper Bag' vase Rosenthal Studio
Glass, Cut Glass
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.
Find vintage Tapio Wirkkala furniture on 1stDibs.
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.