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Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Malmö, SE

Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal

Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Malmö, SE

A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in London, GB

For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in London, GB

For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in London, GB

For sale is an iconic Mid-Century porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s
Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s

Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare set of three late mid century "paper bag" stoneware vases by Tapio Wirkkala produced by Rosenthal Studio in Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s
Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s

Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare set of three of late mid century "paper bag" stoneware vases in beige / light brown by Tapio Wirkkala produced by Rosenthal Studio in Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

3 Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal Paper Bag Vases, 1970s
3 Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal Paper Bag Vases, 1970s

3 Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal Paper Bag Vases, 1970s

By Rosenthal Netter, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in New York, NY

Set of 3 iconic Mid Century porcelain paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rorenthal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

A fantastic ceramic vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, which is truly an iconic piece of Finnish design. It was designed in 1970s and probably produced in the 90s. The internal p...

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977

ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Chatham, ON

ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer, 1879-Present) - TAPIO WIRKKALA (Designer, 1915-1985) - Mid Century pop art porcelain 'paper bag' vase (part of Rosenthal's Studio Line) - featuring a matte f...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

XL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1977
XL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1977

XL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1977

By Rosenthal 3, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala’s fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l’oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

XXL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
XXL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

XXL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala's fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l'oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase...

Category

20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Petite Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

Petite Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala's fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l'oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase...

Category

20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s

Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s

By Rosenthal

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 10,5 cm H, 6,5cm W, 6cm D Condition: Mint Material: Porcelain

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
Set of 6 Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s

Set of 6 Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Set of 6 Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s Dimensions: 15,5cm Height , 10,5cm Width , 7cm Depth and 10,5 cm H, 6,5cm W, 6cm D and 22,5cm Height , 11cm Width , 7,5...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"
Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"

Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in San Diego, CA

Very cool pair of bisque porcelain "pop art" can & paper bag vases by Tapio Wirkkala for the Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter" series, circa 1980s.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase

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H 1.75 in W 2.25 in

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a sculptural ceramic bag made by Tapio Wirkkala vase in the 1970’s. Serrated top and crinkles make the bag look like a real paper sack.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Rosenthal, Germany, 1977
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Rosenthal, Germany, 1977

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Rosenthal, Germany, 1977

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare large paper bag vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1977.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala’s fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l’oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Original Huge 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Original Huge 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

Original Huge 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala’s fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l’oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Pop Art Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, c.1970s
Mid-Century Pop Art Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, c.1970s

Mid-Century Pop Art Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, c.1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in London, GB

For sale an iconic Pop Art porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vase Rosenthal Paper Bag Tapio Wirkkala
Vase Rosenthal Paper Bag Tapio Wirkkala

Vase Rosenthal Paper Bag Tapio Wirkkala

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H 8.86 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Vase Rosenthal Paper Bag Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Decorative porcelain vase in a form of a paper bag by Tapio wirkkala for Rosenthal.

Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Ceramic Paper Bag Vase for Rosenthal
Tapio Wirkkala Ceramic Paper Bag Vase for Rosenthal

Tapio Wirkkala Ceramic Paper Bag Vase for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Oakland, CA

Iconic Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Rosenthal Studio-Line of Germany ceramic paper bag vase in a white glaze.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Monumental Paper Bag Vase, 1977
Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Monumental Paper Bag Vase, 1977

Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Monumental Paper Bag Vase, 1977

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A monumental glazed porcelain paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala

Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Wichita, KS

Tapio Wirkkala who designed it for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Giant Trompe L'Oeil Ceramic Paper Bag By Tapio Wirkkala
Giant Trompe L'Oeil Ceramic Paper Bag By Tapio Wirkkala

Giant Trompe L'Oeil Ceramic Paper Bag By Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A striking and rare life-sized trompe l'oeil paper bag vase rendered in porcelain.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage "Paper Bag" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
Vintage "Paper Bag" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's

Vintage "Paper Bag" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Porcelain “Paper Bag” Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, 1970s A celebrated icon of modern design, this porcelain vase by Finnish master Tapio Wirkkala was p...

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, Finland, circa 1970s
Vintage Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, Finland, circa 1970s

Vintage Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, Finland, circa 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Two vintage paper bag vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala Mini "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala Mini "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala Mini "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. Kraft paper brown with a serrated top edge.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s

Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s

By Rosenthal

Located in Delft, NL

Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s Dimensions: 19cm Height , 13cm Width , 8cm Depth Condition: Mint Material: Porcelain

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Malmö, SE

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vases Rosenthal, Germany, 1977
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vases Rosenthal, Germany, 1977

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vases Rosenthal, Germany, 1977

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice set of four paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1977.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala’s fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l’oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in London, GB

For sale is an iconic Mid-Century porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in London, GB

For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Brown Porcelain by Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Brown Porcelain by Rosenthal Studio Line Germany

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Brown Porcelain by Rosenthal Studio Line Germany

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Andernach, DE

Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one an original of the time, 1977 approx.. It comes with a roughly textured ...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Andernach, DE

Design vintage classic by Tapio for the ''Studio-Line'' Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one an original of the time, 1977 approx.. It comes with...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Andernach, DE

Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one, 1977 approx.. It comes with a roughly textured brown paper bag finish a...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

White Paper Bag Vase by Ceramic Illusions California 1970s
White Paper Bag Vase by Ceramic Illusions California 1970s

White Paper Bag Vase by Ceramic Illusions California 1970s

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

It is in the style of Tapio Wirkkala's paper bag vase for Rosenthal.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Paper Bag Vases
Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Paper Bag Vases

Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Paper Bag Vases

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H 7.38 in W 4.75 in D 3.13 in

Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Paper Bag Vases

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Paper Bag Vases from the Rosenthal DO NOT LITTER series designed by Tapio Wirkkala.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1977 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase
1977 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase

1977 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1977 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Paper Bag Porcelain Vase Glazed Porcelain 3.5 h x 3.25 w x 2.38 Preowned vintage condition Refer to images

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s
Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s

Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Hamburg, DE

Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Small White Porcelain Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Paper Bag Sculpture Vase
Small White Porcelain Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Paper Bag Sculpture Vase

Small White Porcelain Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Paper Bag Sculpture Vase

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Small Porcelain paper Bag Sculpture/Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

A fantastic ceramic vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, which is truly an iconic piece of Finnish design. It was designed in 1970s and probably produced in the 90s. The internal p...

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Vintage Porcelain Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Germany, 1970s
Set of Two Vintage Porcelain Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Germany, 1970s

Set of Two Vintage Porcelain Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Germany, 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Set of Two Vintage Beige/Brown "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal pair of vintage "Paper Bag" vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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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. 

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