Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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...

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a renowned Finnish designer and sculptor known for his contributions to the world of design, particularly in glass and ceramic works. Tapio Wirkkala ...

beautiful set of 3 tapio wirkkala porcelain pieces for studio line / rosenthal. 1 vase 6cm diameter + 16cm high. 2 boxes with lid. one 11cm diameter + 16cm high - the other 19cm diam...

Ice Glass Vase / bowl / centerpiece by Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila, 1960s,, Stunning brutalist design,, Amazing blue color,, Retains original label.

Hopeakuu (Finnish: silver moon) sterling pendant designed by Tapio Wirkkala, comprising nine concentric rings that move independently around a small orb at ...

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a leading figure of modern Finnish industrial art. This lamp model is one of the cornerstones of Tapio Wirkkala´s repertoire; this groundbreaking piece is one of the original adjustable lamps with angular opal light...

Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art object - Sculptur 1952 Cast crystal glass - cut - engraved by Theodor Käppi Signed Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala 3400 According to Finnish Glass Museum only...

Tapio Wirkkala Model K10-11 Floor / Table Lamp, made by Idman, Finland in the 1950s. Brass and painted metal. Height if the lamp is adjustable - can be used as a floor or a table lam...

Large low thick glass bowl with incised geometric designs. Signed Tapio Wirkkala with hardly legible number.

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...

Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s, in Very Good conditions. Designed from 2000 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: C...

Rare glass tray model 3369-3869 designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland. Signed and dated TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA -58.

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, circa 1960. Clear glass vase with engraved decoration in the form of stripes. Signed Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala. Dimensions: 13 x 11 cm. In perfect ...

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

Vintage Finnish Glas Plates Solaris by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Set of 5, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, d...

Set of three iittala glass vases by Tapio Wirkkala. each with etched signature Approx dimensions.. Smallest: 5 inches diameter x 4-1/4 inches high engraved on bottom "287/1982 TW 1...

A great little solid silver handworked "snail" bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy.

Tapio Wirkkala. Set of silver pitchers and cups, 18 pieces. Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna, Finland. Marked with makers mark, Finnish assay mark, 925H, Hämeenlinna town mark, ye...

A set of eight Tapio Wirkkala Tulip art objects / vases for Iittala. The set is of different pieces from the line engraved series that is highly inspired by nature including flowers,...

This porcelain wall decoration designed by Tapio Wirkkala is composed of inverted half bubbles on a gilded paint top surface, it is a lunar and poetic vision that Tapio Wirkkala offe...

Vintage glass crystal "Pinus" (translates to 'Pine' in English) vase by Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla. Inspired by the natural organic forms of wood and ice. Artist: Tapio Wirkalla ...

This is a unique opportunity to own the exceptionally rare Vase Model 3585, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in 1956. Known for his innovative approac...

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, c. 1970 ‘Karelia’ leaf-pattern dish White porcelain Very good condition with only very minor marks Dimensions, approx..: lenght 28cm, width 9cm...

Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, coffee table, birch, metal, Finland, 1960s. Coffee table with wooden inlay motifs designed by Tapio Wirkkala. The table is produced by Asko. This coffee table is one of Wirkkala's iconic furniture designs. Made with four oval shaped wood inlays that are made of the core of a tree with annual rings. Elegantly designed tapered legs with solid brass details. One of Finland's leading designers was Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) who made a great contribution to Scandinavian mid-century modern design of the 20th century. Born and raised in Helsinki, Wirkkala started his education at the National School of Applied Arts in the capital. Afterwards, he began his career in graphic design. At the age of twenty-five, the outbreak of the Second World War started and Wirkkala soon served the Finnish army. As the war ended in 1945, Wirkkala continued his work as a designer by joining the glass manufacturer ‘Iittala’, where he worked on numerous designs till the end of his life. Wirkkala's approach to design was highly innovative and ranged from furniture, porcelain, glass, jewelry and tableware. His talent excelled in combining organic forms into industrial manufactured designs. A striking example are his inlaid coffee tables that he designed for Asko. For this, he used laminated sheets of plywood sanded to a smooth surface that resembles an abstract leaf. It represents the main approach in his designs; a sculptural and elegant modern exterior...

This exquisite red Murano glass vase is a stunning creation by the renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian glassmaker Venini. Crafted in the 1990s, it em...

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

A Tapio Wirkkala blown glass Coreani vase produced by Venini. Etched Venini Italia 83 T.W. to underside.

Crystal centerpiece designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s. Central part with "ice" effect. In excellent conditions.

Rare table lamp / wall lamp model KD-11 Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Idman in Finland.

The Lunar Bowl, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Finnish brand Iittala, is one of the most distinctive examples of mid-20th century Scandinavian design. The Lunaria bowl features a di...

The “Crane” is evidence why Tapio Wirkkala can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. He was a versatile designer and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries. Wirkkala’s far-reaching career spanned multiple fields, from furniture design to sculpture and other art objects, and this can be clearly traced in this floor lamp. It functions as an art object just as much as a utilitarian lamp. With its slender shape and a brass and black lacquered body, this lamp is a great modernist piece that stands out in any space. The ingenious structure allows the height to be adjustable, and the design customizable. The main design elements are placed around the main functional parts, namely the shade, the adjusting rod, and the base. The sculptural brass rods cross each other similarly to a crane, and inspired the nickname of this model. The black lacquered conical shade and base, as well as the spherical counterweight stand out against the bright brass and add a modern edge to the design. The shade is lacquered white inside, creating a pleasant effect when the lamp is lit. Idman’s label engraved on the brass handle. Idman produced the models of some of the most renowned Finnish lighting designers of the time, including Tapio Wirkkala, Mauri Almari and Maria Lindeman. Unlike other aesthetic movements, Mid-Century Modern design was streamlined, while highlighting the materials used. The vibe of this “Crane” floor lamp is fresh, retro-tinged, and completely alluring with its dedication to quality and practicality wrapped up in beautiful design that will never go out of style. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass has a beautiful patina. Dimensions: 26.37 in W x 7.08 in D x 51.39 in H (height is adjustable) 67 cm W x 18 cm D x 128 cm H (height is adjustable) Literature: Tuula Sakalari, Katri Lehtova, Werner Söderström, “Suomalaisia Tuolej”, Osakeyhtio, Helsinki, 2012, pp. 96 & 97 About the designer: 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. He was a versatile designer and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries: he worked on everything from refrigerators to banknotes and from furniture to striking jewels. The most important materials for Wirkkala were wood and glass – he never ceased to explore the possibilities they offer. 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. Many of his glass works for Iittala were also awarded later in the 1950s at the Milan Triennial. In the years 1951-1954, Wirkkala worked as the artistic director of Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design. In 1955, he received a Pro Finlandia medal and in 1972 the Academy of Finland's honorary title of academician. The first mass-production glassware range designed by Wirkkala was the Tapio series launched in 1954. The popular Ultima Thule glassware range, created in 1968, was based on the so-called ice glass technique, and the designer himself was involved in developing it at the Iittala glass factory. Wirkkala also received important commissions from abroad: in the mid-1960s he started to design glass objects for Venini Glassworks in Italy, where he created the Bolle bottles for the Venice Biennale collection in 1966. One of Wirkkala’s most significant commissions abroad was the work at the Rosenthal porcelain factory in Germany: he worked as a freelance designer for Rosenthal for almost 30 years, and the most influential result was the Paper Bag vase (1977), still today one of Rosenthal’s best-selling products. 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. 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 abstractionism and gave Finnish sculpture...

Designed in 1949 and manufactured from 1950 to 1964. This art piece, named ‘Lichen/Finger,’ was one of the pieces exhibited at the 1951 Milan Triennale. The form, which resembles lon...

Tapio Wirkkala - Silver "Tulip" vase - Kultakeskus Oy - 1957 Signed TW - Finnish silver hall marks 1957

Crystal centerpiece designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s. Central part with "ice" effect. In excellent conditions.

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

Tapio Wirkkala K11-16 desk or table light, fully adjustable, designed 1954 and made by Idman, Finland Brass, leather and enamelled steel There are two lamps available - the pri...

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...

Vintage German Composition Secunda Grau Coffee Service by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Set of 28, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. ...

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 ...

A beautifully executed vessel or ice bowl in the form of a drinking glass having an organic free-form base evocative of winter ice.

Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, side table, birch, plywood, steel, brass, Finland, 1960s Coffee table with plywood inlays designed by Tapio Wirkkala, manufactured by Asko. This rectangular...

A blown glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Iittala, Finland, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 7.25” H x 7.875” W x 7” D

A beautiful art glass vase model 3516, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Iittala in Finland in the 1950s. In the manufacturing process the glass is blown in to a special...

Vase from the Coreani series designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Elegant collectible blown glass vase with blue and green bands that create a spiral with overlapping colors and s...

1970s Iittala Tapio Wirkkala Finland Clear Art Glass Taper Candleholder Pair 1.75 h x 3 diameter Candle .75 diam Preowned vintage condition. Refer to images listed please.

Set of serving cutlery designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s. A set of serving spoons and olive forks. Measures: Forks: L 26 cm/ 10 1/8" Spoons...

Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table with original iron laquered legs. Tapio Wirkkala began developing and refining this rhythmic veneer technique in the 1940s in collaboratio...

Tapio Wirkkala Filigrana Vase Edited by Venini Engraved Signature and Date

A beautiful Line-engraved art glass vase model 3327, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Iittala in Finland in the 1950s. in the manufacturing process the glass is blown i...

Pair of vases with a cylindrical shape, with spiral filigree workmanship, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and made by Venini in the 1970s. Ø cm 8 h cm 27 Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala (Han...

A large model of the "Coreani" vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Venini Murano, Italy 1970. This beautiful piece in blown glass in the tones of watery green and blue sky, is acid signed Venini...

7 'Ultima Thule' dessert bowls designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in 1968. Dimensions in cm: Height 5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm. Dimensions in inches: Height 1.96", diameter 4.52"....

Such an unusual example of Tapio Wirkkala's coveted lighting. This model has an adjustable light source which is controlled by a sliding bar on the l...

A pair of Tapio Wirkkala line-engraved art pieces model 3545. A bigger version of the smaller foal's leg (Varsanjalka in Finnish) vases. As Wirkkala was inspired by nature, these pie...

Tapio Wirkkala (June 2, 1915 – May 19, 1985) was a Finnish designer and sculptor, one of the pioneers of industrial art in his country. His work in design was recognized in the years...

Veneer wood relief. Tapio Wirkkala originally designed these panels as tabletops for the company Asko. He created several different marquetry patterns; some panels had a dark base a...

Tall Tapio Wirkkala, Rut Bryk "Winterreise" White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Circa 1980. Featuring a flared polygonal column form on 3.75D base with winter landscape Black line d...

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...

Article: Op Art porcelain vase, xxl version Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Tapio Wirkkala Decade: 1970s This original vintage Op Art vase was produced in the ...

Elegant porcelain coffee and tea set designed by Tapio Wirkkala and Ute Schröder for Rosenthal, Germany. Part of the ‘Composition’ series, model 1350, featuring the charming ‘Granat’...