Saara Hopea-Untracht Decorative Objects

Art Glass Decanter by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s.

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...

Serpentini vase designed by Gunnel Nyman in 1954. The vase was produced by Nuutajarvi Notsjo. This tall vase has a white ribbon that comes down from the lip and becomes an elongated ...

A fine, large 11 1/2 inches high Kartio flower vase in blue from the 1950s. Designed by Kaj Franck, executed by Nuutajarvi Nottsjo Finland. In excellent condition.

Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea. Maljakko vase in smoky art glass with brass mounting. Finnish design, 1960s. Measures: 21 x 10 cm. In excellent condition.

Mid-Century Modern blown glass vase with sculptural form features a hooped center with a tapered base design. Designed by Tamara Aladin for the iconic Riihimäen Glass company of Finl...

This refined modernist bowl was realized in Sweden by the renowned maker Orrefors. It features an octagonal mouth and undulating curved faceted sides in translucent glass...

Gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern enamel on copper plates, circa 1960s. The plates are in very good condition and measure 5.75" in diamet...

Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern blown, and Hand painted Muurla Red Art Glass Ruffled Handkershief Vase made in Finland. Makers Mark on Top of Vase. This Fazzoletto Style Vase brings jo...

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak bowl Solid wood. Unmarked 4 h x 12 Diameter Preowned vintage Refer to images for condition

Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Oranfe Vase with Black Circle Design. Vase was designed in several sizes. Very Iconic Design of the period. In very nice original condition!

A lovely rather large vintage glass vase made by talented Kaj Blomqvist known as “Malja”, Humppila, Finland. A dark orange or amber colored vase with fantastic shapes and makers mark...