Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Vases and Vessels

A beautiful porcelain floral vase designed by Julio Fernández and manufactured by Lladró. Spain, 1970s. This elegant glazed porcelain vase has a clean design with floral and foliage ...

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...

Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland – 1940s This charming Art Deco vase by Arabia Finland from the 1940s features a compact, rounded shape, offering a soft contrast to the era’s...

A beautiful ceramic vase with amazing hand-painted decor. Attributed to Kurt Ekholm and made by Arabia, Finland, 1930s. Excellent condition. Stamped with makers mark. KURT EKHOLM ...

This Finnish big sculptural wooden vase adds a touch of Scandinavian Vintage Design to any home. Handcrafted from tall natural wood, it boasts a great patina that enhances its timele...

A stylish Finnish mid-century porcelain vase decorated with a young woman with flowing hair by Esteri Tomula for Arabia. The finely made vase is of tall cylindrical shape and decorat...

A brutalist still life relief, ”Chalice and Fruits," signed by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, was crafted during the 1960s in stoneware. The wall panel boasts an impressive size of 19 x 53.5...

A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s Great condition. Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'. Annikki Hovisaari...

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Vase in clear art glass. Finnish design, 1960s. In very good condition. Measures: 18 x 14 cm. Sticker.   

A stunning finnish Art Deco four handled art pottery vase decorated in lustre glazes by Arabia and made between 1917 and 1927. The earthenware vase stands on a flat rounded base with...

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Arabia, Finland. Art Deco "Marmor" ceramic vase....

Vintage ‘Pinus’ Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla Finland , 1970s Dimensions: 16,5cm Width , 10,5cm Depth, 23,5cm Heigth Conditions: Good Material: Glass Origin: Finland Man...