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Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

Finnish, 1915-1985

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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Creator: Tapio Wirkkala
Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's

Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Set of Two Vintage Beige/Brown "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal pair of vintage "Paper Bag" vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. These exceptional pieces...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala For Venini Incalmo 1/2  Filigree Vase
Tapio Wirkkala For Venini Incalmo 1/2  Filigree Vase

Tapio Wirkkala For Venini Incalmo 1/2 Filigree Vase

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tapio Wirkkala Filigrana Vase Edited by Venini Engraved Signature and Date

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1970s Italian Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman Puukko Knife & Sheath
Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman Puukko Knife & Sheath

Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman Puukko Knife & Sheath

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine puukko knife & sheath from the 1960's. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Hackman. The puukko comprising a stainless steel blade, brass fittings, and a black nylon ...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line White Op Art Porcelain Vase
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line White Op Art Porcelain Vase

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line White Op Art Porcelain Vase

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant white porcelain vase was designed by the renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany. Characteristic of Wirkkala’s refined and sculptural...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Porcelain

Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in grey and blue-green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 10 cm diameter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Silver. Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973
Silver. Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973

Silver. Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

This vase In silver was designed by the Finnish master Tapio Wirkkala, whose artistic expression consistently drew inspiration from nature. He himself described how he discovered for...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot for Kultakeskus Hameenlinna
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot for Kultakeskus Hameenlinna

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot for Kultakeskus Hameenlinna

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A hand-crafted elegant 925 sterling silver Mid Century modern coffee or tea pot with handle and lid fashioned in rare Jacaranda wood. This piece is a superb quality example of the 19...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s

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 and artist, created an iconic figure of a loon for the German porcelain company Ros...

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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal

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 and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980. Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...

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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in High Point, NC

A blown glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Iittala, Finland, c. 1950s.

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Flatware, Extensive 91 Piece Set
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Flatware, Extensive 91 Piece Set

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Flatware, Extensive 91 Piece Set

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist stainless steel flatware set, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Austria, circa 1963. This is a large set containing 91 pieces total. They are constructed of dishwas...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Aulis Leinonen & Tapio Wirkkala Beech Trolley & Rythmic Veneer Trays, Asko 1950s
Aulis Leinonen & Tapio Wirkkala Beech Trolley & Rythmic Veneer Trays, Asko 1950s

Aulis Leinonen & Tapio Wirkkala Beech Trolley & Rythmic Veneer Trays, Asko 1950s

By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant wooden trolley in lacquered beech and rhythmic veneer, manufactured by Asko in Finland for only two years from 1950-1951. The design allows for the tops to be used as two ...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Beech, Birch, Lacquer

Tapio Wirkkala Polipo Venini Plate Murano Sculpture, 1990
Tapio Wirkkala Polipo Venini Plate Murano Sculpture, 1990

Tapio Wirkkala Polipo Venini Plate Murano Sculpture, 1990

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare beautiful Tapio Wirkkala “Polipo” plate for Venini, from the serie “Piatti di Tapio” signed and dated Venini TW 90 on the back, made of Murano glass using Incalmo technique. The...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in white and green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Pair of Midcentury Brass Floor Lamps by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Oy
Pair of Midcentury Brass Floor Lamps by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Oy

Pair of Midcentury Brass Floor Lamps by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Oy

By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman Oy

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing pair of floor lamps by Tapio Wirkkala, made from brass and black lacquered metal. Beautiful decorative brass details and clever mechanism for shifting the height and angle of...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Large Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951
Large Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951

Large Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951 A large 'Kalvolan kanto' (stump of a tree) bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1951. Mo...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Large Venini Plate 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Large Venini Plate 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

Large Venini Plate 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Plate 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale plate from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Pro...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Inlaid Coffee Table for Asko Danish Modern
Tapio Wirkkala Inlaid Coffee Table for Asko Danish Modern

Tapio Wirkkala Inlaid Coffee Table for Asko Danish Modern

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Inlaid Danish Modern Coffee Table, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, circa 1960s. Signed with brand underneath. Retains warm original patina.

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Brass

Floor Lamp “K10-11” by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman
Floor Lamp “K10-11” by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman

Floor Lamp “K10-11” by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Long Island City, NY

Floor Lamp “K10-11 ” designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman, Finland, circa 1950th. Rare, original lacquered finish on shade, patina on brass parts. Stamped "Idman". Rewiring availabl...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Metal

Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972
Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972

Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A vintage "Lunaria" bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1972. Marked with etched signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA' on the rim. Iittala model number 3449. An authentic ...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977

ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

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...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Porcelain

Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966
Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966

Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966 A vintage art glass vase of the 'Bolle' series. Thin mouthblown grey and amethyst glass fused in incalmo technique....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line

Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.

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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

White ceramic '60s 12-piece coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
White ceramic '60s 12-piece coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal

White ceramic '60s 12-piece coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Splendid 12-piece white & grey ceramic tea & coffee service with rare decoration, made in the 1960s and 1970s by Rosenthal based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala. The service is incom...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Ceramic

Tapio Wirkkala Pair of 'Leaf' Dishes in Silver for Kultakeskus Oy, 1959 - 1960
Tapio Wirkkala Pair of 'Leaf' Dishes in Silver for Kultakeskus Oy, 1959 - 1960

Tapio Wirkkala Pair of 'Leaf' Dishes in Silver for Kultakeskus Oy, 1959 - 1960

By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An elegant pair of leaf form dishes, models TW-5 (l.) and TW-4 (r.), designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy. Both are in fine condition with all requisite hallmarks and "TW" s...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Organic Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Silver

Set of Three Vintage Rosenthal Ceramic Sculptural Paper Bags by Tapio Wirkkaia
Set of Three Vintage Rosenthal Ceramic Sculptural Paper Bags by Tapio Wirkkaia

Set of Three Vintage Rosenthal Ceramic Sculptural Paper Bags by Tapio Wirkkaia

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage set of 3 complete white glazed ceramic crushed bags of white porcelain were manufactured by Rosenthal and designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1970s. They are called " The ...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in London, GB

For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Grey & white ceramic 1960s coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Grey & white ceramic 1960s coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal

Grey & white ceramic 1960s coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Splendid ceramic service with rare decoration, made in the 1950s and 1960s by Rosenthal based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala. The service is incomplete and consists of the following p...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala "Inari" Glass Bowl from Littala Glass Factory
Mid Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala "Inari" Glass Bowl from Littala Glass Factory

Mid Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala "Inari" Glass Bowl from Littala Glass Factory

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala "Inari" Glass Bowl, Iittala Glass Factory, Finland. Signed by the designer with model number. An exceptional, sculptural, footed bowl designed by Ta...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825
Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825

Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in New York, NY

Tapio Wirkkala still-mold blown crystal "Iceberg" vase. Hand Incised signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala 3825]. Measures 7¾ H × 8 W × 7 D in...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Crystal

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Andernach, DE

Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one, 1977 approx.. It comes with a roughly textured brown paper bag finish and a grey inner. The black vase is a real rarity indeed in this size and colour. It is all black porcelain: the outer matte deep black, the inner glossy, production 1977-1980s approx.. Black model #: 3581/22. Lovely set in great condition. Dimensions small brown vase...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s

Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Centerpiece, fruit bowl, plate in black porcelain, vintage modernism, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie...

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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Porcelain

Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bolle Glass vase series, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1966. Iconic masterpieces available in 5 different shapes. Indoor use only....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Kalvolan Kanto Vase
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Kalvolan Kanto Vase

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Kalvolan Kanto Vase

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in New York, NY

Signed Tapio "Wirkkala 3241" for Iittala glass vase. Classic form, retains original label. Perfect condition, nice vintage example.

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in white and red designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

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...

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1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s A rare art glass bowl, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1950s. Mold-blown, crystal-clear gla...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Bolle Vase in Straw-Yellow and Grass Green by Tapio Wirkkala

Bolle Vase in Straw-Yellow and Grass Green by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perfection lies in the middle, striking the perfect balance. A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Straw Yellow and Apple Green. Two distinct spaces of colour that blend tog...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Glass

Set of 8 Mid-Century Finnish Aslak Glasses by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Set of 8 Mid-Century Finnish Aslak Glasses by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Set of 8 Mid-Century Finnish Aslak Glasses by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Finnish Aslak Glasses by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Set of 8, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, des...

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20th Century Finnish Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

Materials

Glass

Finnish art glass design, a “Stellaria” bowl made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Finnish art glass design, a “Stellaria” bowl made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Finnish art glass design, a “Stellaria” bowl made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Rare, signed and very beautiful Scandinavian glass design, a rather large footed bowl, suitable for fruit or confectionery made and signed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland. The ...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Glass

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale vase from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s

Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

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...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Cristal 1960s Vase Mod. 3586 by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala
Vintage Cristal 1960s Vase Mod. 3586 by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala

Vintage Cristal 1960s Vase Mod. 3586 by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Vintage cristal vase mod. 3586 designed by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala. Good condition: alone slightly opaque at the edge.

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1960s Space Age Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

Materials

Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala – “Tapio” Glassware Service
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala – “Tapio” Glassware Service

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala – “Tapio” Glassware Service

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala – “Tapio” Glassware Service Complete 36-Piece Set Original Boxes Made in Finland A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally complete and beautifully ...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s A rare art glass bowl, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1950s. Mold-blown, crystal-clear gla...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Purple Lilac Colored Glass Vase for Iittala Finland
Tapio Wirkkala Purple Lilac Colored Glass Vase for Iittala Finland

Tapio Wirkkala Purple Lilac Colored Glass Vase for Iittala Finland

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Purple lilac colored glass vase with bubble in base designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland in 1959 and made throughout the 1970s. Tapio Wirkkala signature and model number en...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Glass

NOS iittala Finland "ULTIMA THULE" Glass Candle Holder in Box by Tapio Wirkkala
NOS iittala Finland "ULTIMA THULE" Glass Candle Holder in Box by Tapio Wirkkala

NOS iittala Finland "ULTIMA THULE" Glass Candle Holder in Box by Tapio Wirkkala

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in St. Louis, MO

Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) ULTIMA THULE collection for iittala Finland c. 1968. New old stock glass candle holder still in the original packing with iittala Red I label. Takes 1.5" ...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Glass

Dish Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
Dish Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s

Dish Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

Dish designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s. Laminated birch. Signed. Dimensions: W: 19.4 cm/ 7 2/3" L: 36.7 cm/ 14 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...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Birch

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Wide Mouth Vase, Western Germany, 1960s
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Wide Mouth Vase, Western Germany, 1960s

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Wide Mouth Vase, Western Germany, 1960s

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Bochum, NRW

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany Wide mouthed vase in white porcelain, ribbed rim, hand painted with fine thin gold lines. Very good used condition. Dimensions: Height 17 cm [6 ...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Freeform Molded Plywood Tray, 1950s
Tapio Wirkkala Freeform Molded Plywood Tray, 1950s

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. Embossed stamp on the bottom. Finland

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Plywood

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamps Model K10-11 in Red, Idman 1950s
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamps Model K10-11 in Red, Idman 1950s

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamps Model K10-11 in Red, Idman 1950s

By Idman, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of the iconic Tapio Wirkkala floor lamp model K10-11 manufactured and stamped by Idman. The pair retains all original parts and is in beautiful condition with repainted metal ...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy

Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy

By Tapio Wirkkala, Innolux Oy

Located in Glendale, CA

Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as a floor lamp in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Tapio Wirkkala Necklase Hopeakuu "Silver Moon", Finland 1973
Tapio Wirkkala Necklase Hopeakuu "Silver Moon", Finland 1973

Tapio Wirkkala Necklase Hopeakuu "Silver Moon", Finland 1973

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Kiiminki, FI

Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Necklase Hopeakuu "Siver Moon", Pendant diameter 6.5cm and chain length 50cm. Manufactured by Nils Westerback Kultakeskus, Finland 1973. Very nice vint...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Silver

Tapio Wirkkala / ASHTRAY L TW488 / Kultakeskus
Tapio Wirkkala / ASHTRAY L TW488 / Kultakeskus

Tapio Wirkkala / ASHTRAY L TW488 / Kultakeskus

By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Tapio Wirkkala is one of the pioneers of modern design in Finnish metals as well as glass design. Together with Bertel gardberg, he laid the foundations of modern design in an indus...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Tapio Wirkkala Spiral Silver Dish model 143, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1973
Tapio Wirkkala Spiral Silver Dish model 143, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1973

Tapio Wirkkala Spiral Silver Dish model 143, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1973

By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful decorative dish in silver, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy in 1973 Finland. This piece is documented in Tapio Wirkkala's book and the model ...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Silver

Finnish Mid Century Decorative Birch Wooden Dish Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950s
Finnish Mid Century Decorative Birch Wooden Dish Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950s

Finnish Mid Century Decorative Birch Wooden Dish Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and iconic Finnish mid century decorative sculptural dish bowl in carved laminated birch wood designed and produced by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950s. In good original condition ...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Birch

Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s

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 Finland by Soinne et Kni Oy, circa 1950's. This example is in very good, origina...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Birch, Teak

Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s

Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Milano, IT

Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Tapio Wirkkala furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tapio Wirkkala furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 263 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 19 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Tapio Wirkkala were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Timo Sarpaneva, Kaj Franck, and Nuutajärvi Notsjõ. Prices for Tapio Wirkkala furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $57 and can go as high as $37,426, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,945.