Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Noir, 1960
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cylindrical black matte porcelain vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal/Siemens
Porcelain
$479
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 2.56 in
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Andernach, DE
Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the
Porcelain
$1,700 / set
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal germany black pair circa 1950 porcelain vases.
By Rosenthal
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Tapio Wirkkala ROSENTHAL germany black pair in porcelain circa 1950 vases.
Porcelain
$1,029
H 3.15 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s. Wirkkala, the Finnish designer
Porcelain
$439Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 12.21 in
Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Centerpiece, fruit bowl, plate in black porcelain, vintage modernism, designed by Tapio Wirkkala
Porcelain
$402Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 11.23 in
Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Dish Plate for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Vintage dish plate in black porcelain designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie
Porcelain
Vase Black Noire by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Cologne, DE
The vase Black Noire the finish artist Tapio Wirkkala created in the 1960ths for Rosenthal
Porcelain
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
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 9.85 in
Large Black 'Pollo' Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Ltd. Edition 2012
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berlin, DE
Vase 'Pollo.' Design by Tapio Wirkkala (1970s.) Matt black porcelain (porcelaine noire.) D 25.0
Porcelain
Vase in Black Porcelain and Gold Pattern by Tapio Wirkkala
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brussels, BE
Vase in black porcelain and gold pattern created by the finish artist Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Gold
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - Black Ceramics
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two vases and ceramic bowl by Tapio Wirkkala. Black on black manganese glaze. Produced by Rosenthal
Earthenware
Sold
H 8.38 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelaine Noire Vase in Flat Black and Gold, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Miami, FL
decorated in the front and back with its sides left in matte black glaze. Produced by Rosenthal Studio-Linie
Porcelain
Set of 12 Mid-Century Noir Dinner Plates by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
This set of 12 black porcelain Noir dinner plates was designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Porcelain
Porcelain Black Bird Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant porcelain black bird figure with matte black glaze, 1970s. Printed "Rosenthal Germany
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Tea Set for Rosenthal Series Noire
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 cups with saucers plus pitcher with brass handle. No chips!
Porcelain
"Porcelaine Noire" Teapot by Tapio Wirkkala
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced in Germany by Rosenthal from 1963 until 1975 in matte black porcelain (with high gloss to
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic and rare Wirkkala design by Rosenthal. Matte black porcelain base with original shade. Signed
Black Matte Porcelain Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelaine Noire
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Pau, FR
Stunning cylindrical black matte porcelain vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio
Porcelain
Black Porcelain Teapot by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1963
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Rome, IT
"Tea for Two" teapot, designed in 1963 by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie, made of glazed
Silver Plate
Three Vases by Tapio Wirkkala and Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Hans Theo Baumann
Located in New York, NY
with matte and glossy black glaze and relief decoration to exterior, by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Porcelain
$16,610 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$2,684 / set
H 7.68 in W 5.04 in D 3.15 in
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. Great condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'. Measurements Large: 19,5 cm x 12,...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$236Sale Price|32% Off
H 4.14 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
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...
Ceramic
$6,176 / 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 Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights). Both items are in beautiful original condition with nice vintage patinas. Although originally intended as pa...
Bronze
$579
H 7.49 in W 4.93 in D 3.15 in
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. Early production, made between 1979 and 1980. Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'...
Ceramic, Porcelain
XL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1977
By 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. ...
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Huge Paper Back Vase for Rosentahl, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Munich, DE
Rare large paper bag vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany 1977. This vase is made of porcelain (stoneware) and looks like a paper bag. The vase is m...
Porcelain
$3,000
H 7.63 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
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...
Porcelain
$1,111
H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of three paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1977. The large vase is 15cm high, 10cm wide and 6cm deep. The small vase is 10cm h...
Ceramic
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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