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
Bronze
$6,377 / set
H 1.58 in W 1.97 in D 4.34 in
A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights). Both items are in
Bronze
$2,318 / set
H 3.55 in Dm 11.82 in
Set Of Three Different Size Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowls, Kultakeskus Oy 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items for Kultakeskus OY. Materials ranged from silver to
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
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
Brass, 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
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
Brass, Bronze
Bronze bowls by Tapio Wirkkala Models 446-448, Kultakeskus 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items fo Kultakeskus OY. Materials ranged from silver to
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Large Patinated Bronze Dish Model TW 479, Finland, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
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
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 Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Tapio Wirkkala bronze bowl organic form by Kultakeskus Oy Finland. Swirling copper/bronze design
Bronze, Copper
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl, circa 9170
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Rare Tapio Wirkkala bonze bowl model TW446; manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy, circa 1971. Stamped
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
Unavailable
H 3.75 in Dm 11.75 in
Tapio Wirkkala TW446 Kultakeskus Oy Bronze Bowl Vintage Scandinavian Modern
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
vintage bronze bowl designed by legendary finish designer Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Kultakeskus
Bronze
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 5.52 in
Set Of Three Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Candle Holders TW 486, Kultakeskus Oy 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful sculptural set of three bronze candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala for
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
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala comissioned bronze bowl, Kultakeskus Oy, 1974
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A special piece designed by the genious Tapio Wirkkala, only made upon requisition. This model 480
Bronze
Laminated Plywood and Iron Low Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Dronten, NL
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
Tapio Wirkkala Desk Dish, Model TW 488
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Amarillo, TX
Bronze and pinewood bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, model TW 488, handmade to order. Designed in 1958
Bronze
Pair of Model TW 189 Candlesticks, Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model TW 189 candlesticks, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, manufactured by Kultakeskus OY
Bronze
Paperweight Attributed to Tapio Wirkkala
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Providence, RI
Paperweight of cobalt blue glass, and pair of bronze birds, attributed to Tapio Wirkkala for
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 Kultakeskus Oy, Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, a bronze sculpture of a bird "Suokurppa" (marsh Snipe) on a glass stand, model
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 Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Maastricht, NL
Bronze leaf bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, Finland. Great patina and marked. We have
Bronze
$2,174 / set
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
Pair of White Papier Mâché Table Lamps with Ovalshaped Lampshade
By Serax
Located in Brecht, BE
These table lamps are made in papier mâché, a very elegant model, perfect as bed lamps, but can be used everywhere in the house.
Paper
Zabihi Collection Apricot Soft Blue Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An accent size 20th century Persian Heriz rug in apricot rust and soft blue tones Measures: 4'6" x 6'3" Heriz antique carpets combine design elements borrowed from many differe...
Wool
$367Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7.9 in Dm 11.8 in
Contemporary Terracotta Side Table Made of Clay Handcrafted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta side tables - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potter Houda...
Clay, Earthenware
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$6,522
H 39 in W 42.1 in D 5.6 in
Pure Arts & Crafts Wooden Wall / Fireplace Mirror w. Amazing Hand Carved Plants
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and truly artistic antique wall mirror. If you are looking for unique, TOP quality Arts & Crafts antiques to grace your living space then this one of a kind mirror coul...
Mirror, Wood, Oak
Perforated Galvanized Steel Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muhly's Lin Lighting Collection was inspired by environmental artist Maya Lin's 2001 work, Ecliptic, in which the locations of stars were envisioned as points of light embedded in a ...
Steel
Perforated Unlacquered Brass Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muhly's Lin Lighting Collection was inspired by environmental artist Maya Lin's 2001 work, Ecliptic, in which the locations of stars were envisioned as points of light embedded in a ...
Brass
$1,400Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
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...
Silver
Art Deco De Coene Voltaire Bibliothèque, France, 1920s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite 1920s Art Deco De Coene Voltaire bibliothèque or cabinet, a rare gem straight from the heart of France's design heritage. Crafted with a meticulous blend of wood, this stat...
Brass
$4,900
H 28 in W 57.25 in D 18 in
Italian Mid-Century Brass, Chrome & Glass Console / Sofa Table, Willy Rizzo
By Maison Jansen, Willy Rizzo, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern brass, chrome and smoked green glass console / sofa table in the style of Willy Rizzo for Maison Jansen, circa 1970 with the smoked glass by Fon...
Brass, Chrome
Large Early 20th Century Rococo Headboard
Located in London, Park Royal
This elegant Antique Rococo Headboard is the perfect centrepiece for a classic bedroom. Crafted in Italy during the 1900s, this headboard boasts a timeless Rococo style. We can make ...
Wood
1970s Gerard van den Berg “Ringo” Cognac Leather Loveseat
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful leather “Ringo” loveseat designed by Gerard van den Berg, Netherlands, 1970s. Upholstered in its original cognac leather, the loveseat has aged gracefully with natural pa...
Leather
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tall and elegant table lamps made in ceramic by the French artist Olivia Cognet, topped with Dedar Milano fabric lamp shades. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French art...
Ceramic
Italian Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Montreal, QC
Italian Rococo gilt and carved wood mirror.
Giltwood
$5,475
H 42 in W 32.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Black Glass w/ Chinoiserie Framed Mirror Signed VanDyke for LaBarge
By LaBarge
Located in New York, NY
"This Mid-Century Modernist Mirror LaBarge Mirror originates from the United States in 1989. A stunning piece of dexterity and material excellence, the border features an array of na...
Mirror
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.
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