$192Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.25 in W 15.75 in D 12.75 in
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
Plywood
$5,940 / set
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko 'Nikke' Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Plywood
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Oy, dining chairs, model '9019' steel, lacquered plywood, Finland, 1958
Steel
$2,950 / set
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko 'Nikke' Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Plywood
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Oy, dining chairs, model '9019' steel, lacquered plywood, Finland, 1958
Steel
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.25 in W 17.25 in D 10.25 in
Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Iconic laminated wood aeroplan leaf dish by recognized master of the genre, Tapio Wirkkala. Made in
Birch, Teak
$6,969
H 21.66 in W 40.56 in D 37.8 in
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Coffee Table with metal legs, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table with original iron laquered legs. Tapio Wirkkala began
Birch, Plywood
XL Birch Plywood Tray by Saarinen, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
XL birch plywood tray or platter by Saarinen & Schauman Wisa Made in Finland, second half of the
Birch, Plywood
Dish Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractism and gave Finnish sculpture
Birch
Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractism and gave Finnish sculpture
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Birch with Inlays
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, side table, birch, plywood, steel, brass, Finland, 1960s Coffee table
Brass, Steel
$3,484 / set
H 14.18 in W 3.15 in D 0.12 in
Set of Serving Cutlery Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractism and gave Finnish
Wood
$6,969
H 16.15 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Coffee Table with Metal & Brass Legs, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018 with the original
Metal, Brass
$18,000
H 50.4 in W 26.38 in D 7.09 in
Tapio Wirkkala Model "K10-11" Floor Lamp for Idman, Finland 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Utrecht, NL
the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Teak and Birch
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
craftsmanship resulted in striking designs. Already in the 1940s Wirkkala’s interest for plywood arose. By
Teak, Birch
Molded Plywood Trays by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two "Fincraft" molded plywood trays (one large, and one medium-sized), designed in the 1950s by
Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala Molded Plywood Trays, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful organic shaped plywood trays designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki
Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala Tray, Soinne & Kni Oy, Signed
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bern, CH
Fincraft molded plywood tray, made by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki. Soinne was the same
Birch, Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Table for Asko
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hollola, FI
Tapio Wirkkala coffee table for Asko. On the top wooden inlay ornaments designed by Tapio Wirkkala
Birch, Plywood
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 9.85 in
"Pollo" Collection or, Rocking Hens by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal 1970-2012
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Halstead, GB
German Ceramic Pollo collection - Rocking Hens by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. The large Black Hen
Ceramic
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H 1.38 in W 10.24 in D 8.86 in
Tapio Wirkkala Plywood "Leaf" Dish, Large and Signed, 1950s, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Tapio Wirkkala "Leaf" dish in plywood, monogrammed to underside and in nice original condition
Tapio Wirkkala, Tray, Birch Plywood, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in High Point, NC
A birch plywood tray designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Soinne & Knioy, Finland, 1950s
Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala, Tray, Birch Plywood, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in High Point, NC
A birch plywood tray designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Soinne & Knioy, Finland, 1950s
Birch, Plywood
Laminated Plywood and Iron Low Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laminated plywood and iron low table by Tapio Wirkkala for ASKO.
Iron
Tapio Wirkkala, Trays, Birch Plywood, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch plywood trays designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Soinne & Knioy, Finland
Birch
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H 15.75 in W 48.82 in D 24.41 in
Occasional Table “Rhythmic Plywood” Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala
Birch, Plywood
Laminated Plywood and Iron Low Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dronten, NL
Coffee table, limited edition of 60 pieces, by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko. Marked with engraved
Steel
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H 46.26 in W 17.33 in D 5.52 in
Tapio Wirkkala Rare Floor Lamp Model "K10-47" for Idman Oy, Finland 1960s
By Idman Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Utrecht, NL
vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractionism
Metal, Brass
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized beech legs and back spindles and walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition, v...
Walnut, Plywood
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized beech legs and back spindles and walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition, v...
Walnut, Plywood
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara Set of 6
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonised Beech legs and back spindles and Walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition,...
Walnut, Plywood
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized beech legs and back spindles and walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition,...
Walnut, Plywood
Wonderful Tapio Wirkkala Plywood Leaf
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful Tapio Wirkkala plywood leaf in 100% original condition. Manufactured by soinne et kni.
iconic tapio wirkkala rythmic wood leaf
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful art object by the master of design. who ever saw the book tapio wirkkala will know, what
Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala by Soinne et Kni Leaf Tray
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iconic and rare Tapio Wirkkala rythmic aeroplan / plywood range leaf tray awarded as most beautiful
Wood
Tapio Wirkkala 'Jäävuori' Iceberg Vase, Model No. 3794, 1955
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic still-mould blown crystal glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala
Crystal
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H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Matching Set of Four Rare Nikke Chairs, Designed in 1958 by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Dronten, NL
impressed "Tapio Wirkkala ASKO Made in Finland" marks on underside. Beautiful walnut veneer. We offer
Chrome, Steel
Molded Plywood Tray by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fincraft molded plywood tray, designed in the 1950s by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki
Carved Plywood "Leaf" Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
laminated birch plywood, Finnish design giant Tapio Wirkkala adapted the labor-intensive process for his own
Coffee Table with Inlaid Decoration by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the exquisite bowls and trays hand-carved out of aircraft plywood that Wirkkala designed and produced
Steel
Set of Eight Plywood Chairs by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hudson, NY
Fine set of stacking chairs, teak plywood on chrome legs. Labels and burn mark signature. Made by
Tapio Wirkkala, Rhythmic Plywood, Wall Panel, 1958
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Berlin, DE
Tapio Wirkkala wall panel, rhythmic plywood. Laminated birch, circa 1958. Manufactured by Asko
Birch
1970s Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Media Cabinet by Broyhill
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Measuring about 30 inches wide × 18 inches deep × 30 inches high, this vintage Chapter One stereo/record cabinet is compact yet charismatic, offering both storage and style. All pai...
Hardwood
$2,600 / set
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Twelve six piece place setting set of AJ stainless steel flatware totaling 75 pieces including 12 large forks , 12 small forks , 12 soup spoons, 12 large spoons and 12 small spoons ....
Stainless Steel
Braun PC3 Record Player by Wilhelm Wagenfeld and Dieter Rams
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Vienna, AT
Record player Braun Pc3 Design in Germany in 1950s by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Dieter Rams for Max Braun AG, Frankfurt a. M., Fully restored by a Brun specialist.
Steel
$15,493
H 13.78 in W 55.32 in D 35.63 in
Christian Krekels Etched Brass Coffee Table Inlaid Agate, circa 1970
By Christian Krekels
Located in Brussels, BE
Engraved etched brass coffee table designed by Christian Krekels in 1970s, with malachite stone top. This furniture has a New refresh, new varnish and polish. Signed by the Artist.
Agate, Brass
$17,484
H 13.39 in W 51.58 in D 31.89 in
Christian Krekels Etched Brass Coffee Table Inlaid 2 Agates, circa 1977
By Christian Krekels
Located in Brussels, BE
Engraved etched brass coffee table designed by Christian Krekels in 1977s, with 2 agates stone top. This furniture has a New refresh, new varnish and polish. Signed, dated and numbe...
Agate, Brass
Vassilakis Takis, Signal Lamp, series 2, 1968
By Vassilakis Takis
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Vassilakis Takis (Greek 1925-2019) Signal Lamp, Series 2, No. 180, 1968 painted and lacquered aluminium base, two chrome plated steel telescopic supports, square and circular lights ...
Aluminum, Steel
$575 / set
H 16 in Dm 15 in
1950's Pair of Atomic Age Stackable Triangle tables in Iron & White Laminate Top
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s American Mid Century Modern, Atomic age pair of stackable triangle table with white color laminate top great accent table for indoor or outdoor use, can be combined with Memphi...
Iron
$7,475
H 42 in W 36 in D 18 in
Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is by the esteemed furniture designer Gilbert Rohde and originates from the United Stat...
Walnut
Bentwood Teak & Cane Tray, Japan, 1960's
By Dansk, Aomine Shigemichi 1, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bentwood Teak & Cane Tray, Japan, 1960's.
Cane, Teak, Plywood
Japanese Iron Abstract Bird Sculpture or Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron bird sculpture. Removable vented piece, perhaps for burning incense or flower arrangements, 1960s.
Iron
Tapio Wirkkala Copper and Silver Coffee Set
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A solid copper coffee set including coffee pot, creamer, sugar pot, and very hard to find solid copper serving tray. Lined in silver, these sets were produced in very limited number...
Copper
Whale Rosewood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A small, carved, polished, whale sculpture decorative object in a rich rosewood, circa late-20th century to early 21st century. Excellent condition as shown in images and video. Dime...
Rosewood
$4,130 / set
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
A Pair Of Belgian Lacquered Wood & Agate Side Tables By Willy Daro, c.1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare pair of side tables by Willy Daro, made in Belgium around the 1970s. As is so characteristic of Willy Daro, he incorporates in these side table his trademark minerals, in this...
Agate
$895
H 7.88 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase With Cattail Motif
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with cattail motif By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver inlay on bronze. Measures: 3.2...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
$7,498
H 0.6 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Tapio Wirkkala Rhytmic Veneer Wall Relief Model 9018, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table turned into wall hanging. The model is 9018, and aka Angel Wings due to the symmetric wing resembling rhytmic lines ...
Birch
Sold|$22,832
H 101 in W 112 in D 60 in
Ettore Sottsass Bastonio” chest of drawers Polronova edition 1970
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Ettore Sottsass Bastonio” chest of drawers Polronova edition 1970 Indian rosewood Ash and beech lacquered in black and pink H101 x W 112 x D 60 19,000 euros
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.
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