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
Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, Scandinavian Midcentury Design, "Kantarelli"
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, one of the most famous designers in Scandinavia. The vase is signed. It is hand blown. This is the small vase of the group "Kantarelli". The vase is produced ...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Polipo Venini Plate Murano Sculpture, 1990
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
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
Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model K11-81 in Black & Brass, Idman 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
This bijou and elegant table lamp model K11-81 designed by Tapio Wirkkala, is hard to come by, which makes this piece a great addition to any collection. It objectifies Wirkkala's s...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamp K10-47, Black, Brass & Teak, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the corner stones of Tapio Wirkkala´s different works. This sentimental piece is one of the original adjustable lamps with angular opal light bulbs t...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Rosewood and Inlaid Wood Coffee Table by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning coffee table by Tapio Wirkkala, with a rosewood top inlayed with an oval shape of contrasting wood that has a growth ring-like pattern. Exquisitely restored. Sturdy base mad...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Beech, Rosewood
Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Gray and Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Piatto Di Tapio in gray/aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala. Numbered Edition for year. “Piatto di Tapio” blown plate with thick handmade center, realized with the “incalmo” techniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala "Iceberg" Vase 3825
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The iconic "Iceberg" vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland.
This vase is an incredibly heavy still-mould blown solid crystal piece.
Created by the Finnish master to resemb...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Crystal
Tapio Wirkkala, Rare "Piatto di tiapo", 1970
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Paris, FR
Tapio Wirkkala
Very rare 'Piatto di tiapo' Plate, c. 1970
Venini, glass, cream and blue. Unique Exemplar.
Signed : Venini and Wirkkala
Measure: D : 49.5 cm (19.27")
Overall very...
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1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Unusual Pair Danish Modern Candlesticks by Tapio Wirkkala . Original Purple
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Pair Danish Modern Candlesticks by Tapio Wirkkala . Original paint , finish / patina,, Retains original label. Great color and form.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tapio Wirkkala Murano Venini Centerpiece / bowl "Inari" signed
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice murano glass work and gold leaf inclusions in this amazing Tapio Wirkkala centerpiece , signed dated 90.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pendant by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Oy, 1960s
By Idman Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant by Tapio Wirkkala for Idmann Oy, 1960s. Classic Wirkkala glass bulbs, painted metal and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Tapio Veli ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Vase Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Attributable, in Blown Lattimio Murano Glass, Set
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately
Midcentury set of two vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini attributable in blown Lattimio Murano glass.
About Tapio Wirkkala:
Designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkk...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Murano Glass
Early Tapio Wirkkala "Winter Journey" Tall White Porcelain Vase
By Rut Bryk, Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bainbridge, NY
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...
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1980s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Abstract Art Glass Vide-Poche Dish by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, circa 1970s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern large blown glass dish with abstract design. The square dish is comprised of heavyset glass with sculptural pointed corners and a faceted base with ice glass or ic...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Commissioned Cigar Box In Silver and Teak, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Very rare and unique cigar box in teak and silver. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Very sleak and elegant piece for someone who appreciates the "finer things" in life.
The item is mark...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Spiral Silver Dish model 143, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1973
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
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
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Finnish design. Clear art glass vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Finnish design.
Clear art glass vase with engraved decoration in the form of stripes.
Signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala.
Measures : 10,5 cm.
In perfect con...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Set Vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini attributable in blown Lattimio Murano Glass
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately
Mid Century set of two Vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini attributable in blown Lattimio Murano Glass ,
Designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkkala, these bottles...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Attributable in Blown Black Murano Glass
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately
Mid-Century Modern set vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini attributable in blown black Murano glass.
About:
Designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkkala, these bottles...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Murano Glass
Set Of Three Different Size Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowls, Kultakeskus Oy 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items for Kultakeskus OY. Materials ranged from silver to bronze and other metals. This particular model was introduced in 1971 in a number ...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Abstract Op Art Vase Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1980s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase set of 2
Producer:
Rosenthal, Germany
Designer:
Tapio Wirkkala
Decade:
1980s
This original vintage Op Art vase ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Floor Lamp Model K10-47 in Black, Brass & Teak, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and iconic floor lamp by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Idman. The lamp is very versatile and is adjustable on three different axes. Also the height, width and depth are a...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Tea Service for Hopeakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Amarillo, TX
Tapio Wirkkala.
Coffee service TW 182-184,
Finland, 1958,
Hopeakeskus,
copper, teak and inside silver plate.
Measures: 5 D x 20.5 H in.
12.7 D x 52.07 H cm.
Coffee pot, ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Copper, Silver Plate
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
Materials
Metal
Rare Tapio Wirkkala 'Leaf' Coffee Table Asko Finland 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare coffee table designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Finland 1950's
African Padouk veneered top with two leaf pattern inlays of laminated Birch, Haz...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Aulis Leinonen and Tapio Wirkkala Beech & Rythmic Veneer Trolley, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and elegant wooden trolley in lacquered beech and rhythmic veneer, manufactured by Asko in Finland for only two years from 1950-1951. The design is a team effort between the world renowned Tapio Wirkkala and Aulis Leinonen...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birch, Lacquer
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Tea Sets
By Rosenthal Netter, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Rosenthal tea sets made of porcelain designed by Tapio Wirkkala represent the best combination of modern and traditional design. Created in 1969, Ros...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 28 Vintage Composition Secunda Grau Coffee Service by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hamburg, DE
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.
...
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20th Century German Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
Set of 5 Vintage Finnish Glass Plates Solaris by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hamburg, DE
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...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Glass
A blue and clear glass vase. by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Francisco, CA
A blue and clear glass vase. Signed Tapio Wirkkala -3581. In production from 1960 to 1970.
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hamburg, DE
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...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Bolle Vase in Amber Yellow/Apple Green/Violet by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in murano, IT
A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Apple Green, Yellow and Purple. Three distinct spaces of colour that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Large Iittala Glass Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sharon, CT
The largest version of this famous form. Opaque white and clear glass. Measures: 35 cm. (13 3/4")
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Apple Green/Straw-Yellow by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in murano, IT
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 Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Set of Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Cups and a Pitcher
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Espoo, FI
Silver pitcher, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy, 1970s. Hand hammered silver. Marked and signed. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent w...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala red Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
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 ...
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1990s Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Leaf "Lehti" Bowl Collection - Includes 3 Finland 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite collection features three art glass leaf bowls by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, created for Iittala—a testament to mid-century Scandinavian artistry. Each ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Art Glass
1960s Tapio Wirkkala Pendants for Idman
By Idman and Airam, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Tapio Wirkkala pendants for Idman, executed in black painted metal and rare blown-glass architectural bulbs. Retains original manufacturer's label and rare original boxes for a...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model K11-81b, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
This very rare and elegant table lamp model K11-81 b designed by Tapio Wirkkala, is extremely hard to come by, wich makes this piece a great addition to any collection. It objectifie...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vase Kantarelli by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittalla, 1953
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Chanterelle vase was designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1947 for Iittalla in Finland.
The ‘Kantarelli’ vase takes its name and shape from the chanterelle mushroom. It is one of the g...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Murano glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the fine Italian manufacturer Venini in the 1980s.
The vase is part of the "Coreani" series.
The workmanship is particular, in tran...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Venini Egg Designed by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage transparent glass egg with a gold leaf yoke. Tapio Wirkkala was well know by Venini since the 1950s due to Wirkkala's inclusion in the Venice Biennale's, Wirkkala joined Venini in 1964, the egg was designed in 1968 and manufactured until sometime after this date. The egg was illustrated in the 1969 Venini catalog, page 16...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Side Chair by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair with a warm-toned undulating laminated teak seat on a chromed steel base.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Steel
'Karelia' Porcelain Leaf-Pattern Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
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...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala Pendant, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman
Located in PARIS, FR
Suspension from the "K2" series by designer Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985), produced by Oy Idman in the 1960s. Black lacquered metal structure and smoked glass diffuser. A small crack is...
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Mid-20th Century Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Vase Produced by Iittala in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Large Hand-Blown Glass Charger 1966 'Signed'
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Large hand-blown glass charger with mezza filigrana and white glass center by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano Italy, 1966 (signed on bottom “Venini Italia TW”). Tapio Wirkkala was one of the most important Finnish mid-century designers. He collaborated with Venini to make unique glass art pieces.
Reference:
Venini Catalogue...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by the great artist Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973. Made in sterling silver. Irregular shape. Stamped, monogram signed. Swedish import stamp...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Copper Pendant Light by Tapio Wirkkala, c.1959
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Surrey, GB
A mid-century three tier pendant comprising Idman K2-133 copper anodised shades with a teak boomerang holder designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Wirkkala designed a collection of lights for ...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Copper
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Cocktail Table in Birch
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Metal
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Table for Asko
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A great example of Tapio Wirkkala's iconic coffee table for Asko Finland.
This piece has two leaf motif decorations on the tabletop.
Branded Asko.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal
21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Améthyste / Grey by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in murano, IT
A vase turns into a graceful bottle. Grey meets Amethyst. Two distinct spaces of colour created by Tapio Wirkkala that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Table Model 9020 by Asko in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare coffee table model 9020 designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Asko in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Tapio Wirkkala Tray Produced by Soinne et Kni in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare tray designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Soinne et Kni in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Birch, Laminate
21st Century Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Aquamarine/Grey by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in murano, IT
Tapio Wirkkala pays homage to his beloved land: thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, he turns glass into water and ice, shaping it from joyful memories, special moments and the nature ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Sterling silver vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in PARIS, FR
This sterling silver vase, designed in 1954 by Tapio Wirkkala and executed by Kultakeskus Oy in 1959, stands out for its sleek and refined design. The vase features an oval shape wit...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Vases, Marmora 3544
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Tapio Wirkkala’s Marmora 3544 vase, designed by the renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, is a stunning piece from the 1960s. This vase, produced by Iittala between 1967 and 1983...
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Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
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.
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