A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights).
Bronze
Two Porcelain Birds by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
1. Porcelain bird figure with matte white glaze, 1970s. Measures: Height 4" (10 cm), width 9" (23 cm). No. N9846. 2. Porcelain bird figure with matte white glaze, 1970s. Measure...
Porcelain
`Suokurppa`or Bog Snipe bird sculpture by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio wirkkala was a genious designer who was in his element regardless of the material used.
Aluminum
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H 1.11 in W 1.78 in D 3.55 in
Tapio Wirkkala, Brass Bird Sculpture for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna Finland, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of Tapio Wirkkala's bird sculpture in solid brass. This minimalistic piece by Wirkkala, who started his career as a sculptor, objectifies his minimal organic appr...
Brass
Porcelain Black Bird Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant porcelain black bird figure with matte black glaze, 1970s. Printed "Rosenthal Germany", Wirkkala signature.
Porcelain
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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Venini Murano Tapio Wirkkala Filigrana Signed Italian Art Glass Bird Sculptures
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst / black "Filigrana Nera" ribbons Italian art glass bird sculptures. Documented to the Venini company, by Tapio Wirkkala circa early 1960s, and pu...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
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H 6 in W 15 in D 4 in
Three White Porcelain Birds by Tapio Wirkkala, for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative set of three swimming common lone birds from the 1970s. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line, Germany.
Porcelain
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H 1.58 in W 1.97 in D 4.34 in
Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculpture for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna Finland, 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A special piece of history, this very early and raw prototype of the well known Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird paperweights, is a holy grail for any Wirkkala collector.
Bronze
Bird sculpture by Tapio Wirkkala Glass & Metal for Kultakeskus 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Bird sculpture by Tapio Wirkkala. It is made in metal with a base in glass, it is 15.5 cm high (6.2") and about 13.5 cm in diameter at the base.
Iron
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H 5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Vintage Modernist Black Ceramic Bird Form Sculpture Mid-Century Abstract Dove
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A glazed ceramic dove form sculpture by Quebec artists Guy Simoneau and Christiane Paquin.
Pottery
Bird Sculpture "Snipe" by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Hudson, NY
Aluminium and glass Wirkkala, a bird sculpture. Snipe. Stamped made in Finland, Kultakeskus Oy, Design: Tapio Wirkkala.
2 Pieces Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bird Paperweight
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Orimattila, FI
Tapio Wirkkala bronze Bird paperweight (Production discontinued) Paper printing is also a beautiful home decoration detail in its own right.
Bronze
Pair of brass heron or crane birds sculpture, 1970's
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of brass heron or crane birds, from the 1970's. Measurements : height 17 cm and 30,5 cm / width 9 cm and 21,5 cm / base diameter 8 cm.
Metal, Brass
$520Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.75 in W 3.25 in D 7 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Bronze Heron Sculptures - A Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian sculptures of two herons circa 1960s. Dimensions: Large - w3.25” d7” h14.75”
Bronze
Paire of Brass Ducks, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of decorative small ducks is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Brass
Set of 3 brass flamingo sculptures, 1960
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 3 brass flamingo sculptures, 1960. Decorative sculptures made of brass, depicting three flamingos with elegant and slender shapes. Overall good condition, with patina consist...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bird Sculptures by Joaquin Tinta, 1960s
By Joaquin Tinta
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful pair of modernist brass birds by Joaquin Tinta made in the 1960's. Each is marked and left with original patina that would easily polish if desired. Large measures 8"w, 3"...
Brass
Set of 2 bronze birds sculpture
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 2 bronze birds sculpture signed
Bronze
$1,376Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Brass Sculptures of 1960 Gold Colored Flamingos Solid Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of brass sculptures of 1960 gold colored flamingos solid brass.
Brass
Mid-20th Pair of Brass Herons Sculpture in a Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th pair of brass Herons sculpture You can turn the herons as you want.
Brass
$495 / set
H 12.5 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
Vintage Pair of Tall Mid-Century Modern Brass Birds (Cranes or Flamingos)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Pair of Tall Mid-Century Modern Brass Birds (Cranes or Flamingos). These two birds are complementary, being of the same style but subtly different poses. We love the center l...
Metal, Brass
$1,146Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 3.75 in
Brass Sculpture Representing Two Entwined Birds
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice sculpture representing two entwined birds is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Brass
$395 / set
H 5 in W 7 in D 4 in
Modern Gold Marble Pheasant Quail Bird Dove Brass Modernist Sculpture - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Gold Pheasant Quail Bird Dove Brass Plated Metal Modernist Sculptures on Marble Bases - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 7" W x 4" D.
Aluminum, Brass
$500 / set
H 10.5 in W 2.7 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Large Hollywood Regency Brass Asian Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of crane or heron bird figurines is made of brass with sculptural, highly detailed bodies. The birds are sculpted in slightly different poses, offering an additional vi...
Brass
1970s Pair of Brass Dragon Bird Sculptures by Joaquin Tinta
By Joaquin Tinta
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spanish name: Ave Dragón, Translation: Dragon Bird Pair of handmade polished brass dragon birds with abstract embossed and engraved details. Each sculpture is uniquely engraved with...
Brass
$516 / set
H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of small, finely crafted decorative brass birds, dating from the 1950s and of French origin. Each bird features a stylized body covered in a design punctuated with colorful cabo...
Brass
Set of 2 bronze birds sculpture
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of 2 bronze birds sculpture signed
Bronze
Italian Brass Pair of Cranes, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Brass Pair of Cranes, 1970s Beautiful pair of 2 herons or cranes. Made in Italy, circa 1970s. The sculptures are made of full brass, very shiny, and in almost excellent vint...
Brass
$14,800 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 15.95 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux leather, Italy, 1978, set of six The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relat...
Leather
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak Wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...
Oak
Art Deco Bakelite Set of Photograph Frames, Set of Three
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice group of three bakelite picture frames. Art Deco style. The rectangulars measure 13.2 cm by 9.8 cm and the round one 13.2 cm diameter. Very good conditions. We have specia...
Bakelite
JOSETTE SCONCE - Modern Hand Forged Gold Leaf Feather Sconce
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
JOSETTE SCONCE - Modern Hand-Forged Gold Leaf Feather Sconce The Josette Sconce is a stunning piece of functional art designed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any i...
Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$3,726
H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Style Table Lamp ENIGME Max Le Verrier Seated Nude with Globe
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Enigme, Art Deco style figural table lamp of a seated nude holding a glass shade signed M. Le Verrier with foundry mark. Patinated Art Metal on a Black marble base. Crackled glass g...
Marble, Metal
American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany classical upholstered sofa with swans head arm rest, carved corner cornucopia, and terminating on ebonized lions paw feet. Philadelphia.
Maison Lancel Cocktail or Coffee Table Bar
By Maison Lancel
Located in Geneva, CH
Brass and formica bar sliding coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo Produced by Maison Lancel, ca. 1970s Good condition
Brass
$10,248 / set
H 4.73 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique English Sixteen-Piece Dessert Service by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This splendid antique dessert service is impressive both for its beautiful design and its prestigious maker, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, which was appointed the official royal porce...
Porcelain
$2,981
H 12.6 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
1960s Italian Chrome and Rosewood Coffee Cocktail Table Mario Bellini Attributed
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian minimalist midcentury chrome coffee or cocktail table with the top in rosewood, Mario Bellini attributed. Rounded-edge design in lovely Minimalist form. Measures cm: H 32 ...
Steel
Swedish mid 20th century elm and burr fitted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 20th century elm and burr fitted chest of drawers circa 1960. Stunning chest of drawers with fitted side compartments. Veneered in rich elm with 3 central graduating dr...
Elm, Walnut, Pine
$18,000
H 22.75 in W 81 in D 27.5 in
French Art Deco Maple Recamier with Silver Gilt Trim, Circa 1930s
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco maple recamier with fluted silver gilt trim and beige circle upholstery
Vermeil, Silver
$4,685Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 58.47 in D 17.92 in
Organic Rattan Console Table with Integrated Drawers
Located in Oxford, GB
“Cardi” is Crafted entirely from sustainably sourced organic rattan and cane, this console table embodies earthy sophistication. Its rattan texture celebrates natural imperfections—e...
Rattan
$20,497 / set
H 22.05 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Located in London, GB
This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...
Alabaster, Ormolu
$17,695 / set
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960. Danish master Ib Kofod...
Leather, Teak
$22,546
H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
19th Century Silver Gilt Presentation Casket Awarded to Alderman Abel Heywood
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
An Elkington & Company Silver Gilt Presentation Casket Hall Marked for Birmingham, 1891 and the maker; the casket, in the Victorian Gothic manner, with cluster columns at the angles...
Vermeil
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.
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.