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Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in White for Innolux Oy
By Tapio Wirkkala, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in White for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as a floor lamp in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy
By Tapio Wirkkala, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as a floor lamp in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rosenthal Studio Line Modulation Coffe Set by Tapio Wirkkala Germany 1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Debrecen, HU
Coffee at an Artistic Level – Tapio Wirkkala's Rosenthal Studio Line Modulation Set
Elevate your coffee experience with this stunning 39-piece Rosenthal Studio Line Modulation coffe...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Freeform Molded Plywood Tray, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Fincraft molded plywood tray designed in the 1950s by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki. Embossed stamp on the bottom. Finland
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plywood
Vase from the Coreani series by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Torino, IT
Vase from the Coreani series designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini.
Elegant collectible blown glass vase with blue and green bands that create a spiral with overlapping colors and s...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
TAPIO WIRKKALA 1962 Finland Modernist Sculptural Dish-Tray in .916 Sterling
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Miami, FL
Modern sculptural tray designed by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985).
Fabulous and very rare modernist tray dish, designed by the silversmith artist Tapio Wirkkala, back in the 1955. The s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.41 in W 4.67 in D 1.48 in
Modern Ultima Thule Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland 7 Glass Bowls
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Miami, FL
Tapio Wirkkala's 1960s Scandinavian Modern creation of Ultima Thule for Iittala, Finland. This design was meant to interpret the melting ice of a snow covered Finnish island. This de...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Finnish art glass design, a bowl “Avanti” made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Rare and very beautiful Scandinavian glass design, a rather large footed bowl or plate, suitable for fruit or confectionery made by Iittala Finland. The bowl is known as "Avanto" (wh...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala - Art Object - Sculpture 3400 - 1950`s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art object - Sculptur 1952
Cast crystal glass - cut - engraved by Theodor Käppi
Signed Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala 3400
According to Finnish Glass Museum only...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Filigree Murano Glass Vases for Venini 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of vases with a cylindrical shape, with spiral filigree workmanship, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and made by Venini in the 1970s.
Ø cm 8 h cm 27
Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala (Han...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s XL Tapio Wirkkala Vase Rosenthal Cogwheel Flower Centerpiece Alvar Aalto
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rave in this massive size, but is chipped on top rim.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Tapio Wirkkala Rare Ceiling Lamp by Idman Oy Finland 1959-1961
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Espoo, FI
Rare ceiling lamp by Tapio Wirkkala with perforated brass shade and satin lacquered metal body,
Designed and manufactured between 1959 and 1961
The model is from a limited edition ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Tapio Wirkkala Set of Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Cups and a Pitcher
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Espoo, FI
Silver pitcher, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy, 1970s. Hand hammered silver. Marked and signed. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent w...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 10.24 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Clear Art Glass Vase with Engraved Decoration, 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
Clear art glass vase with engraved decoration in the form of stripes.
Signed Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, 1957.
Finnish design.
Measures: 22 cm. x 4 cm.
In p...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Clear Glass Vase, Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, circa 1960
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, circa 1960.
Clear glass vase with engraved decoration in the form of stripes.
Signed Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala.
Dimensions: 13 x 11 cm.
In perfect ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
"Studio Line" White Porcelain Tea Pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Studio Line" white porcelain tea pot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Finnish design. Clear art glass vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Finnish design.
Clear art glass vase with engraved decoration in the form of stripes.
Signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala.
Measures : 10,5 cm.
In perfect con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Leaf Bowl Signed
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in San Diego, CA
Crystal, line cut leaf bowl by Finnish artist and designer Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Wirkkala’s themes often come from nature, like leaves, water, or birds. Designed by Tapio Wirkk...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Dish Plate for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Vintage dish plate in black porcelain designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie with shiny and matte tone-on-tone decoration on the edge, Germany...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy
By Innolux Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Glendale, CA
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as the in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edition of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy
By Tapio Wirkkala, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as the in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edition of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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 slightly opaque at the edge.
Category
Vintage 1960s Space Age Glass
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Centerpiece, fruit bowl, plate in black porcelain, vintage modernism,
designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie with tone-on-tone decoration on ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.58 in Dm 12.21 in
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Tea Sets
By Rosenthal Netter, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Rosenthal tea sets made of porcelain designed by Tapio Wirkkala represent the best combination of modern and traditional design. Created in 1969, Rosenthal tea sets are a mix of bold...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 'Ultima Thule' Glass Candle Holders by Tapio Wirkkala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of two solid glass candlestick holders from the 'Ultima Thule' collection by iconic Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala. Classic icy drip detail that Wirkkala is known for. Excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
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. Modeled #3450 and featuring Tapio's Classic "ice blown" design. Etched signed on ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Fine Midcentury Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Coffee Set Gilt White Porcelain 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and exquisite Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-linie gilt white porcelain coffee set for 6 persons, Germany around 1960s to 1970s. This set belongs to the cabinet pieces so r...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian manufacturer Venini. The designer's signature is clearly visible on the bottom.
The vase has a very simple...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase in Silver & Teak, Model Lekkie, Finland 1960s.
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berlin, DE
Tapio Wirkkala, 925 silver & teak vase, model TW 228.
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Murano glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the fine Italian manufacturer Venini in the 1980s.
The vase is part of the "Coreani" series.
The workmanship is particular, in tran...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland, 1950s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Lugano, TI
Stunning crystal glass in the form of an abstract leaf by Tapio Wirkkala manufactured by Iittala, Finland 1950’s
Bibl.: "Tapio Wirkkala" Exhibition catalog, Finnish Society of Craft...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
„ICE“ Grey glass bowl, by Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila, Finland 196o‘s.
By Tapio Wirkkala, Humppila 1
Located in Basel, BS
Grey designer glass bowl, from the Range „ICE“. Design and production in the 1960s. Designer Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Humppila, Finland. The glass is gradient grey and colorles...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Lead Crystal Glass Bowl with Incised Geometric Design
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large low thick glass bowl with incised geometric designs. Signed Tapio Wirkkala with hardly legible number.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Pair of "Avena" Ice Glass Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
A great pair of "Avena" ice glass vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland, circa 1970s.
Both vases are signed and numbered on the underside and are in excellent used condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Unusual Floor Lamp by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Such an unusual example of Tapio Wirkkala's coveted lighting.
This model has an adjustable light source which is controlled by a sliding bar on the lamp head.
Highly adjustabl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Table
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Designed for Asko, Finland in 1958.
These tables are highly sought after and regarded as Tapio Wirkkala's most important production furniture.
Made from hand-sculpted solid el...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Elm
T. Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelain Noire, Six Person Mocha Service
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line porcelain noire, six person mocha service in black and white porcelain, modern design, fluted.
Designed in 1962.
Consisting of six moch...
Category
20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Tapio Wirkkala Kinetic Silver Moon Hopeakuu Pendant, 1974
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hopeakuu (Finnish: silver moon) sterling pendant designed by Tapio Wirkkala, comprising nine concentric rings that move independently around a small orb at the end of a vertical supp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Rythmic Veneer Coffee Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
Rarest variation of this table. Very rare size ands unusual wood legs. Branded Asko stamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Ten-Tier Cascading Chandelier by Tapio Wirkkala for Oy Airam AB, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in South Charleston, WV
A rare and monumental ten-tier pendant cascading chandelier by Finnish master designer Tapio Wirkkala, produced by Oy Airam AB of Finland with cased opaline glass shades. Some design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tapio Wirkkala Pair of 'Leaf' Dishes in Silver for Kultakeskus Oy, 1959 - 1960
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
Tapio Wirkkala Platter in Silver and Jakaranda
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A platter in sterling silver and jakaranda, designed by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) in 1957 for Kultakeskus Oy (Finland).
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala "Iceberg" "Jäävuori" Crystal Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Crystal vase model 3825 “Iceberg” (original Finnish name “Jäävuori”) in production of Iittala Oy (Finland) 1951-1969, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, (1915-1985). Engraved signature in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
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. Swirling copper/bronze design. The bowl has been nice patinated by the years. Also ART DECO style.
There are tw...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Scandinavian Modern Large Silver Leaf Bowl or object by Tapio Wirkkala, 1962
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
An elegant Scandinavian modern leaf shaped Sterling silver bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, model TW85 by Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna 1962, engraved in the bottom. The large object has a a solid...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
H 0.99 in W 3.75 in D 14.57 in
1960'S German Porcelain "Modulation" S/2 by Tappio Wikkala For Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960'S German porcelain and platinum "Modulation" serving tray and lidded tureen by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. This three piece set includes, one large oval serving tray and one r...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Porcelain
Materials
Platinum
Glass "Jaansaro" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland
"Jaansaro" iceblock vase, 1950s.
Measures: Height 8 1/2" (21.5 cm) Width 8" (20 cm)
Engraved "Tapio Wirkkala (illegi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Three "i-Glass" Decanters by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland
Bottle vase in purple glass, 1950s-60s.
Engraved "Tapio Wirkkala"
Height 7 1/4" (18.5cm), width 4 1/2" (11.5cm)
Timo S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Three Vases with Matte White Glaze by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany.
1. Porcelain vase with matte white glaze.
Measures: Height 8 3/4" (22.5cm), width 3 1/4" (8cm).
Printed "Rosenthal Germany ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Signed Tapio Wirkkala Inari Large Glass Dish / Bowl for Iittala Oy
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chicago, IL
Still-blown glass Inari, dish/bowl esigned in 1967 for Iittala Oy, Finalnd. Incised signature to underside Tapio Wirkkala.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Beautiful Chandelier, Design Tapio Wirkkala, 1960
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful chandelier, design Tapio Wirkkala, 1960.
Painted metal structure, three parts of colored lamps designed by the same Wirkkala.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Group of Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
1. Triangular candlestick with textured exterior and internal bubbles in clear glass.
Measures: Height 3 1/2" (9cm), width 2 3/4" (7cm).No. A1612.
2. Square candlestick with te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
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 production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Brown Porcelain by Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This early brown paper bag shaped vase of the "Do not litter" collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-line is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. It was ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.64 in W 4.93 in D 3.27 in
Iittala Vase, Known as “Sointu”, Made and Signed by Tapio Wirkkala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A mid-century modern glass vase made and signed by talented Tapio Wirkkala known as “Sointu”, Iittala. The name of the vase translates to "Chord" and it is said that Wirkkala was ins...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
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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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