Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl, Kultakeskus Oy 1990s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Kiiminki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl with original box Kultakeskus Oy 1990s.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl TW491
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very nice and rather large solid bronze bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, ca. 1974 Sculpted and hand turned with applied bronze feet.
Bronze
A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights).
Bronze
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Candle Holders TW 486, Kultakeskus Oy
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of bronze candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1970s for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna in Finland.
Bronze
Set Of Three Different Size Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowls, Kultakeskus Oy 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items for Kultakeskus OY.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala's TW 476 Bowl in Bronze
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific handmade Bronze bowl for Kultakeskus Oy. These bowls are custom ordered and hand hammered to shape. An exceptional piece. Executed in 1974.
Bronze
Modernist Medallion by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare two-sided medallion in copper having abstracted and geometric decoration, housed in a rosewood and copper presentation case.
Copper, Bronze
Bronze bowls by Tapio Wirkkala Models 446-448, Kultakeskus 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items fo Kultakeskus OY.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Large Patinated Bronze Dish Model TW 479, Finland, 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Large bronze dish or tray by Tapio Wirkkala. Model TW479 Made by Kultakeskus Oy in Finland in the 1970s Oustanding heavy patina on the bronze Signed Could be polished.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 1.26 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl Organic Form by Kultakeskus Oy Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Tapio Wirkkala bronze bowl organic form by Kultakeskus Oy Finland.
Bronze, Copper
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl, circa 9170
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Rare Tapio Wirkkala bonze bowl model TW446; manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy, circa 1971. Stamped of the manufacturer. Measures: Diameter 26cm; height 8.5cm.
Bronze
Rare 1970s Modernist Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Candleholders, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of signed Scandinavian Modern bronze candleholders designed by Tapio Wirkkala from Finland, circa 1970.
Unavailable
H 3.75 in Dm 11.75 in
Tapio Wirkkala TW446 Kultakeskus Oy Bronze Bowl Vintage Scandinavian Modern
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Model TW446. Handmade in bronze. Signed with maker's mark. A gorgeous vintage bronze bowl designed by legendary finish designer Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy.
Bronze
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 5.52 in
Set Of Three Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Candle Holders TW 486, Kultakeskus Oy 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful sculptural set of three bronze candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna in Finland.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Candle Holders
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a renowned Finnish designer and sculptor known for his contributions to the world of design, particularly in glass and ceramic works. Tapio Wirkkala ...
Brass, Bronze
Wall Plaque Attributed to Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall plaque attributed to Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1970s. Bronze. Measures: H 27 cm/ 10 ½” L 36 cm/ 14 ¼”.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala comissioned bronze bowl, Kultakeskus Oy, 1974
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A special piece designed by the genious Tapio Wirkkala, only made upon requisition. This model 480 bowl is in full bronze, and is large enough to stand out on its own and make a stat...
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala / ASHTRAY L TW488 / Kultakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Tapio Wirkkala is one of the pioneers of modern design in Finnish metals as well as glass design. Together with Bertel gardberg, he laid the foundations of modern design in an indus...
Brass, Bronze
Laminated Plywood and Iron Low Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Dronten, NL
Coffee table, limited edition of 60 pieces, by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko. Marked with engraved bronze plaque: Tapio Wirkkala, Asko, made in Finland, 19/60.
Steel
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.97 in D 4.34 in
Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculpture for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna Finland, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
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
Tapio Wirkkala Desk Dish, Model TW 488
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Amarillo, TX
Bronze and pinewood bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, model TW 488, handmade to order.
Bronze
Pair of Model TW 189 Candlesticks, Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern piece. Iconic Tapio Wirkkala design. Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala was a Finnish designer and sculptor.
Bronze
Paperweight Attributed to Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Providence, RI
Paperweight of cobalt blue glass, and pair of bronze birds, attributed to Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, circa 1968, Finland.
Bronze
Sold
H 10.24 in W 11.42 in D 6.89 in
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Patinated Bronze Birdsculpture on Glass Stand
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, a bronze sculpture of a bird "Suokurppa" (marsh Snipe) on a glass stand, model TW513, Kultakeskus / Iittala, Finland ca. 1975 A sculpture of a bird, most resembling ...
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Sol Lumiere fo Gallia Christofle,
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very sculptural candleabra
Gallia Christofle, 1959
9 square x 12.5 h
Bronze
Wirkkala Leaf In Bronze
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Maastricht, NL
Bronze leaf bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, Finland.
Bronze
$580 / set
H 2.05 in Dm 1.11 in
Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern, set of 6, candle holders in brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's. Signed with makers mark. 3 different measurements: Height: 5,2 cm, diameter: 2,8 cm. Heigh...
Brass
A Modernist Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A patinated bronze bowl by Just Anderson, Denmark.
Bronze
$1,856 / set
H 2.37 in W 2.92 in D 2.92 in
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's. Unsigned. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Bronze
Pair of Torben Ørskov Candle Holders in Patinaed Brass & Nickel
By Torben Orskov
Located in North Miami, FL
EXTRA Rare Pair of Torben Ørskov candle holders in mixed-metals (patinaed brass and nickel). The candle holders are designed by Danish designer, Torben Ørskov In solid brass and nic...
Brass, Nickel
Small Fluted Tinos Bronze Bowl, Art Deco, Denmark, 1930s
By Tinos, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Evan Jensen
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning, fluted Art Deco dish / bowl with amazing patina. Made in solid bronze by Tinos in Denmark, 1930s. Good original condition. Some scratches and scuffs.
Bronze
Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Light-Bronze Bowl on Foot designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Bowl on foot in light-bronze alloy and chasing in the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1337 * Y...
Bronze
Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Heavy Bronze Bowl made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round heavy bowl in full bronze with border bands. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B8 * Year: 1925 * Condition: Fair vint...
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Einar Backstrom, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
An Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition, only with some light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS',...
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition. Some scratches and scuffs to the ...
Bronze
$979
H 3.75 in Dm 9.06 in
Danish Art Deco Bronze Bowl with Brown Patina in Axel Salto and Tinos Style 1950
By Axel Salto, Tinos
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large and heavy Danish Art Deco bronze bowl in Axel Salto and Tinos Style It's made in the 1950s of solid bronze with polished surface outside and dark patinated with green notes in...
Bronze
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 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
Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Classic Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Round Bronze bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B161 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condition: Good vintage condition. Make...
Bronze
$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
Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Bronze Low Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Bronze low bowl with chased detailing along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B95 * Period: 1925-1930 * Cond...
Bronze
$521 / 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
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$278Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$9,051 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,064 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$85,296 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
Pair of Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of pretty Murano glass wall sconces shaped like sea shell. The Murano glass is smooth on the outside while having a rough inner texture, it also has golden speckles allowing...
Brass
$6,034
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$17,922 / set
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
By Roberto Menghi, Arflex
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...
Steel
$1,100
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in
Profil de Garçon en couleur - by Jean Cocteau, 1956 / 1975
By Jean Cocteau
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Jean Cocteau Medium: Original Lithograph, 1956 / 1975 Dimensions: 19.5 x 25.5 in, 49.5 x 64.8 cm Arches Paper - Excellent Condition A This original lithograph is from the...
Lithograph
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
Open Edition Ribbon Side Table
By Sam Klemick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Ribbon Side Table. Inspired by draped fabric tied in a loose bow. This side table is made from reclaimed douglas fir sourced in Los Angeles, also handmade in Los Angeles....
Reclaimed Wood
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.
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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