Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Pollo Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tapio Wirkkala design Pollo vase for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany. Rare larger size vase or
Ceramic
$360 / set
H 3.25 in W 4.63 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala White Porcelain "Pollo" Vases for Rosenthal Studio Linie
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art porcelain vases made in Germany, by Tapio Wirkkala for
Porcelain
$1,200
H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Linie Pollo Biscuit Porcelain Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's biscuit porcelain "Pollo" vase by Tapio Wirkkala. Manufactured by Rosenthal Studio-Linie
Porcelain
$1,306 / set
H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line Porcelain Vases "Chicken" , 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Naples, IT
Vasi in porcellana opaca nera e bianca nei quali il protagonista è un pollo dalla forma
Porcelain
$7,600 / item
H 1.25 in W 7.25 in D 6 in
1956 SIGNED Tapio Wirkkala Combed Crystal Art Objects by Littala (4 Pieces)
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in North Miami, FL
Pollo vases. House Beautiful magazine declared Wirkkala’s Leaf platter the “most beautiful object” of
Crystal
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 9.85 in
Large Black 'Pollo' Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Ltd. Edition 2012
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berlin, DE
Vase 'Pollo.' Design by Tapio Wirkkala (1970s.) Matt black porcelain (porcelaine noire.) D 25.0
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Pollo White Ceramics
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Tapio Wirkkala Pollo white ceramics bisque. This vase is a sculpture. Inspired by Animals. Natural
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 9.85 in
"Pollo" Collection or, Rocking Hens by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal 1970-2012
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Halstead, GB
German Ceramic Pollo collection - Rocking Hens by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. The large Black Hen
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal White "Pollo" Vases
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Set of three (one large, 2 small) "Pollo" vases by Wirkkala for Rosenthal. Truly an iconic piece
Sold
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Tapio Wirkkala White Porcelaine "Pollo" Vase for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Big porcelaine “Pollo” vase designed by Tapio Wirkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie, Germany, 1970s
Porcelain
Sold
H 8 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
Ceramics, Four Rosenthal "Pollo" Vases Studio Line Designed by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
A group of four beautiful "Pollo" vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland for Rosenthal Studio
Porcelain
Set of Three Rosenthal Studio-Line Pollo Vases by Tapio Wirrkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, ON
A marvellous set of three Rosenthal bud vases, one large (8 by 8 by 10), and two small (3.5 by 4
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala 'Pollo' Vases for Rosenthal Studio Line, 1970
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful bisque 'Pollo' bud vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland for Rosenthal Studio Line
Porcelain
Three Rosenthal Pollo Vases Studio Line Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Atlanta, GA
A group of three beautiful Pollo vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line. One
Ceramic
Big Pollo Vase, Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line Limited Edition
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Pollo vase, in matt-black, big model, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland. Executed in
Porcelain
Large 'Pollo' Porcelain Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful matte black porcelain vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line, comprised of a
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala 'Pollo'
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
One small (10,2 x 14cm) and one big 'Pollo' (19,5 x 25,9cm). Design by Tapio Wirkkala. Manufactured
Large 'Pollo' Porcelain Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful porcelain vase from the Studio-Linie line comprised of a narrow neck with beaded collar
Porcelain
Overscaled Italian San Pollo Numbered and Signed Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
Overscaled Italian San Pollo Numbered and Signed Ceramic Vase
Ceramic
$6,171 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
$3,989 / item
H 14.57 in W 44.1 in D 29.53 in
Three Rocks Low Coffee Table, Walnut, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origi...
Walnut, Wood
$2,800
H 35.5 in W 30.5 in D 37 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair after Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design from the 1970s and made in Denmark. The chair features solid wood construction and cognac leather upholstery. Very comfortable. In the style of Percival Lafer.
Leather, Wood
$7,550
H 14.57 in W 3.55 in D 14.57 in
Unique Birger Kaipiainen, Blue Ceramic Sculpture "Three Graces", Rörstrand 1950s
By Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early sculptural work by Kaipiainen stands out in interiors and would fit in many decorative surroundings. The unique turquoise toned work depicts the three Graces or Charites, ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Leaf Shaped Teak Tray by Skjode Denmark
By Skjode Skjern
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning stylish leaf shaped teak tray by Skjode Skjern Denmark.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Table Lamp Area for Artemide, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Barntrup, DE
Table lamp, Model Area 20, by designer Mario Bellini for Artemide, the 1970s. This beautiful lamp designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide has earned itself a place in the permanent ex...
Ceramic, Fabric
AT 16 Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
The AT 16 was originally designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1961. The size is variable from 250 cm to 320 cm
Aluminum
$1,400Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
Tapio Wirkkala Pair of 'Leaf' Dishes in Silver for Kultakeskus Oy, 1959 - 1960
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant pair of leaf form dishes, models TW-5 (l.) and TW-4 (r.), designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy. Both are in fine condition with all requisite hallmarks and "TW" s...
Silver
Guido Gambone Stoneware Bowl Donkey Mark Signature, Italy, 1950s
By Guido Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Huge ceramic bowl by Guido Gambone with brown and orange glaze. Signed on the bottom with the donkey mark. Guido Gambone (1909 – 1969) is one of the most important and influentia...
Stoneware
$16,214 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Set of Six Catilina Chairs in Steel and Fabric Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of six Catilina chairs with frame in painted steel, seat top in multi-layered wood, and upholstery-shaped polyurethane cushions covered with red fabric. This iconic seat was desi...
Steel
$1,936
H 26.58 in W 24.41 in D 40.56 in
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s Chaise longue or armchair mod. P3 entirely in rattan. The structure is composed of a single component...
Rattan
$7,937Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 80.71 in D 33.86 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi CACCIA DOMINIONI 1913-2016 Daybed mod. L4 called "Chesa Laria" - circa 1959 Walnut structure upholstered in white fabric Azucena Edition Bibliography: Adalberto Dal Lago, Arre...
Metal
Hermann August Kahler Art Deco Danish Ceramic Vase
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Herman August Kahler Art Deco Danish ceramic vase.
Ceramic
Early Stoneware Lidded Jar by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware lidded marmalade / jam Jar with amazing glaze. Made by Arne Bang, at Holmegaard Stentoj studio, Denmark. Incised monogram "AB" for Arne Bang and model number "9...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,064
H 3.15 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s. Wirkkala, the Finnish designer and artist, created an iconic figure of a loon for the German porcelain company Ros...
Porcelain
Glazed Art Deco Pottery Bowl by Herman August Kähler, 1920s
By Herman August Kähler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully glazed bowl with swirling brown stripes and blue flowers. The glaze has been applied through a cow horn - distinct Kähler Technique. Made by Herman August Kähler circa 1915-25....
Ceramic
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.