Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Furniture

Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Sweden, 1957. Sterling silver. Dimensions: H: 24 cm/ 9 3/8" W: 9 cm/ 3 1/2" D: 4 cm/ 1 1/2" Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. Tapio Wirkkala studied sculpture at the Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design from 1933 until 1936, but he was also a self-studied artist in many areas, including glass design. His success as a glass artist began in 1946 when he designed one of his most famous works, the Kantarelli vase, for Iittala. Wirkkala gained worldwide success in 1951 at the Milan Triennial, where he received three Grand Prix awards: for the exhibition architecture, glass design and wooden sculptures. Tapio Wirkkala felt a deep relationship with nature and his absolute favourite spot was located in Finland's deepest forests. From the beautiful landscape, Tapio Wirkkala could find inspiration for his works, often characterised by organic shapes. Leaves, birds, ice and water are recurring themes in his design. Tapio Wirkkala was also a furniture designer and a sculptor. He started his career as a sculptor in the 1930s but abandoned the traditional sculpture in the post-war years – in the early 1950s, alongside with other works, he started to develop an entirely new relationship with sculpture and a new technique to be used. The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractism and gave Finnish sculpture...

Finnish Scandinavian Modern table lamp, 1950s/1960s. Rattan, brass and painted metal. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful minimalistic design....

Finnish Minimalistic table lamp from the 1950s. Brass and linen. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

Beautiful Table Lamp from 1950's. Stand-part is made of Teak-Wood and has beautiful copper decorations. - Original Fabric Shade - Dimensions: Height 47cm / 18,5iinch. Width 20cm / 7...

-Porcelain, metal and glass -1950s.

Ceramic plate by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, 1950s. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

Toini Muona ceramic glazed table lamp, manufactured by Arabia, 1950s. Wicker shade, brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Toini M...

A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist for Arabia, Finland, 1960s. Great condition. Incised signature "AIJ", "ARABIA", and "FINLAN...

Arabia model 9-55 table lamp from the 1950s. Glazed ceramic frame with wicker shade. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

Toini Muona ceramic table lamp manufactured by Arabia, 1950s. Glazed ceramic frame, fabric shade. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Toini Mu...

A wonderful Scandanavian glazed stoneware pottery footed vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland. This piece features a sea-like turquoise/ blue glaze and gourd-like shape. ...

Dutch chinoiserie plate. Antique orange rimmed Dutch chinoiserie floral plate with under glaze stamp for "Portici Pierre Regout," and impressed mark...