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Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s Centerpiece
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Parma, IT
Crystal centerpiece designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s.
Central part with "ice" effect
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
‘Stellaria’ Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘Stellaria’ candle tealight holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970
Clear textured glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Brutalist Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Ice Glass Vases
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful and rare pair clear, molded ice glass vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Finnish Glass Candle Holder 3412 by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1960s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in MIlano, IT
Finnish glass candle holder 3412 by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1960s
Model 3412 glass candle
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Glass
‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970
‘Stellaria’ candle tealight holder
Clear textured glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
‘Maaru’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970
‘Maaru’ candle tealight holder
Clear glass
Good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967
A large vintage art glass vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 'Sointi' Clear Glass Vase, 1970, Beautiful Example
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970
‘Sointu’ (Chord) vase
Clear glass
Excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
H 7.09 in. W 5.52 in. D 3.75 in.
Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage "Lunaria" bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1972. Marked with
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Ultima Thule Candle Holders by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Pair of textured glass candle holders from the Ultima Thule collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for, Iittala, 1952
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1952.
A rare vintage crystal glass bowl
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1954
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1954
A large vintage art glass vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Kantarelli Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1951
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Kantarelli Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1951
A large vintage 'Kantarelli
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Large Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1972
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage "Lunaria" bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1972. Marked with
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, 1960s Clear Glass Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, 1960s.
Clear glass vase with engraved decoration in the form
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Clear Glass Vase with Engraved Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
Clear glass vase with engraved decoration in form of stripes.
Signed
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Glass
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H 12.41 in. Dm 3.15 in.
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, circa 1960, Clear Glass Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Finland, circa 1960.
Clear glass vase with engraved decoration in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Clear Art Glass with Engraved Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
Clear art glass with engraved decoration in form of stripes.
Signed
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Pair of "Avena" Ice Glass Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in San Diego, CA
A great pair of "Avena" ice glass vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1951
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stump of a tree art glass bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951
A vintage "Kalvolan kanto
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Vase in Clear Art Glass, Finnish Design, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Vase in clear art glass. Finnish design, 1960s.
In very good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 7.09 in. W 5.52 in. D 2.76 in.
8 Ultima Thule Glasses Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Rare
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Doraville, GA
A set of 8 "highball" or "beer" glasses designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. The glass pattern
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Kalvolan Kanto Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Signed Tapio "Wirkkala 3241" for Iittala glass vase. Classic form, retains original label. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Glass Vase Sointu by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand blown midcentury clear vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1960s for Iittala.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Glass Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Lugano, TI
Stunning crystal glass in the form of an abstract leaf by Tapio Wirkkala manufactured by Iittala
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
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H 2.56 in. W 9.85 in. D 8.08 in.
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, "Ultima Thule" Glass Footed Serving & Dessert Bowls
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Norwalk, CT
bowl in Iittala's most iconic and popular pattern, "Ultima Thule". Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Modern Ultima Thule Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland 7 Glass Bowls
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Tapio Wirkkala's 1960s Scandinavian Modern creation of Ultima Thule for Iittala, Finland. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Littala 1970's Centerpiece
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Parma, IT
Crystal centerpiece designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s.
Central part with "ice" effect
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Large Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage large ice glass bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
Circa 1972 - unsigned.
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1968 Ultima Thule Centerpiece Glass Art Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in National City, CA
1968 Ultima Thule centerpiece footed glass art bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.25 in. Dm 14.5 in.
Midcentury Frosted Glassware Cups Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Mugs IITTALA
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in National City, CA
ice glass, style design of Tapio Wirkkala for IITTALA. Ultima Thule, Finland. No label present
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
H 3.37 in. W 4 in. D 5 in.
Freeform Crystal Iceberg Ashtray / Catch All by Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous freeform crystal iceberg ashtray / catch all by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Leaf Bowl Signed
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Crystal, line cut leaf bowl by Finnish artist and designer Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Wirkkala
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Tapio Wirkkala "Iceberg" Vase 3825
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The iconic "Iceberg" vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland.
This vase is an incredibly
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
1960's Large Scandinavian Stellaria Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wayne, NJ
A gorgeous textured glass bowl from the "Stellaria" series by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Tapio Wirkkala Glass Leaf Collection
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dallas, TX
A nice collection of three vintage art objects created by Tapio Wirkkala for iittala. The two
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Art Piece No 3894 Limited Edition Glass Sculpture for Iittala by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
iittala.
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a leading figure
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
H 7.88 in. Dm 3.94 in.
Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule for Iittala, Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vienna, AT
Consists of: 12 whiskey glasses, 6 shot glasses, carafe.
Whiskey glasses with upper diameter 7, height 8.5 cm shot glasses with upper diameter 4.5, height 5.5 cm, carafe height 22 c...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Iittala Ultima Thule 56oz Serving Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Designer: Tapio Wirkkala
Manufacturer: Iittala
Year: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Crystal art-object, model 3242, Iittala, Finland, circa 1948
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala - Crystal Art-Object with sodium bubbles, model 3242 - Iittala, Finland circa 1948
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 5.56 in. Dm 3.39 in.
Tapio Wirkkala, Crystal Artobject "Leaf", Model 3337, All Sizes Set, Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Largest size
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala in diamondpen on the side.
Middle size
Tapio Wirkkala iittala '55
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 2.37 in. W 8.47 in. D 9.97 in.
Tapio Wirkkala, Crystal Art-Object, Model 3234, Iittala, Finland, circa 1948
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala - Crystal Art-Object with sodium bubbles, model 3234 - Iittala, Finland circa 1948
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 7.09 in. Dm 3.43 in.
Tapio Wirkkala, Crystal Art-Object "Tokio", Model 3577, Iittala, Finland, 1954
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, Crystal art-object "Tokio", model 3577, Iittala, Finland, 1954
Artist
Tapio
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
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H 5.6 in. W 2.52 in. D 2.84 in.
Tapio Wirkkala, Two Comb-Cut Art-Objects, Model 3122 & 3123, Iittala 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, Two comb-cut art-objects, model 3122 & 3123, Iittala 1957.
Two turned-mold blown
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
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H 8.08 in. W 2.41 in. D 2.09 in.
Tapio Wirkkala "Tokio" Glass Sculpture for Iittala circa 1955 Signed
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
-blown bubble. Signed on bottom Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala -55.
Property from esteemed interior designer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Tapio Wirkkala, Crystal Line Cut Art-Object, Model 3551, Iittala, Finland 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, Crystal Line cut Art-Object, model 3551, Iittala, Finland 1957
Artist
Tapio
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
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H 8.75 in. Dm 2.07 in.
Tapio Wirkkala, Two Sizes Crystal Art-Object Model 3121, Iittala Finland c. 1958
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, Two Sizes Crystal Art-Object Model 3121, Iittala Finland c. 1958
Artist
Tapio
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 5.32 in. Dm 3.78 in.
Tapio Wirkkala Ovalis Glass Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tapio Wirkkala Ovalis 3036 vase for Iittala, Finland. A little later production as it is
stamped
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, A set of both sizes art-object, model 3561, Iittala (ca.) 1955
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, a rare set of both sizes crystal art-object, model 3561, Iittala, Finland circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
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H 13.71 in. W 3 in. D 2.8 in.
Tapio Wirkkala, a Set of Both Sizes Art-Object, Model 3545, Iittala, 1957-1958
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala - A set of both sizes crystal art-object, model 3545 - Iittala Finland 1957 & 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
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H 12.41 in. W 3 in. D 2.72 in.
Tapio Wirkkala for Ittala Lunaria Ice Block Bowl
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in New York, NY
Nice center bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Ittala. Clear glass with textured ice surface
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Tapio Wirkkala Finnish Iittala Art Glass Vases, a Pair
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer two vases by designer and sculptor Tapio Wirkkala for littala, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Large Pinja Crystal Vase for Iitala Finland, Scandinavian Modern
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Pinja vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and made in Finland by Iittala. This heavy and
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
H 9.25 in. W 6 in. D 4 in.
Vintage Cristal 1960s Vase Mod. 3586 by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage cristal vase mod. 3586 designed by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala. Good condition: alone
Category
Vintage 1960s Space Age Glass
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Art Glass Object from the 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
About the designer: Tapio Wirkkala has been awarded a great number of Triennale awards, gold medals
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Set of 8 Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Iittala 1960s Dessert Bowls in Clear Glass
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage set of eight Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Iittala dessert bowls in crystal clear glass. From
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
H 2 in. W 4.5 in. D 4.5 in.
Iittala, Finland Tapio Wirkkala Set of 8 Side Plates Mid Century Unused in Box
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Iittala, Finland. Set of eight art glass side plates. Mulitipupose. Perfect to use for salad
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Large 'Stellaria' Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Tapio Wirkkala Stellaria bowl #3450 by Iittala in mould-blown clear glass.
Engraved: Tapio
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Two Glass-Objects Model 3587 & 3589 littala, Finland, circa 1965
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, Two glass-objects, model 3587 & 3589, Iittala, Finland, circa 1965
Two turned
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 8.27 in. Dm 5.4 in.
Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala,
Sweden, 1957.
Sterling silver.
Dimensions:
H: 24 cm/ 9 3/8"
W: 9
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Tapio Wirkkala For Iittala For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tapio wirkkala for iittala for your home. Frequently made of glass, art glass and blown glass, every tapio wirkkala for iittala was constructed with great care. There are 57 variations of the antique or vintage tapio wirkkala for iittala you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a tapio wirkkala for iittala — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tapio wirkkala for iittala, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tapio wirkkala for iittala over the years, but those crafted by Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala and Ittala are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Tapio Wirkkala For Iittala?
Prices for a tapio wirkkala for iittala start at $195 and top out at $6,996 with the average selling for $500.
Tapio Wirkkala for sale on 1stDibs
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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