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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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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Tapio Wirkkala
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Dining Chairs
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, pair of dining chairs, metal, plywood, Finland, 1960s This exceptional pair of chairs by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala shows a...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Metal

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, Set of Silver Pitchers and Cups, 18 Pieces, Finland 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Houston, TX
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...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Birch with Inlays
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Glass Bowl Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully executed vessel or ice bowl in the form of a drinking glass having an organic free-form base evocative of winter ice.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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

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

Blown Glass Coreani Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stamford, CT
A Tapio Wirkkala blown glass Coreani vase produced by Venini. Etched Venini Italia 83 T.W. to underside.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model KD-11 by Idman in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp / wall lamp model KD-11 Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Idman in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Brass

Tapio Wirkela Azure Core Glass Plate for Venini, Italy, 1990
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful glass plate / scale designed by Tapio Wirkela, manufactured by Venini in Italy circa 1990. Made of high quality Murano glass with an azure blue core, this piece has a ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Asko "Rhythmic" Coffee Table, 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tapio Wirkkala Asko Finland birch and exotic wood veneer coffee table, circa 1958. Featuring a squared multi layered wood surface, supported by four chrome-plated steel legs and bras...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Table
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Designed for Asko, Finland in 1958. These tables are highly sought after and regarded as Tapio Wirkkala's most important production furniture. Made from hand-sculpted solid el...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Elm

Tapio Wirkkala Line Cut Leaf Art Glass Objects/Bowls, Signed
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in East Hampton, NY
This lovely and signed set of four glass pieces produced by Iittala in line cut engraved forms. Three of the larger bowls have full and distinct signatures along the edges. These exq...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Glass Vases Kantarelli Produced by Iittala in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of Kantarelli glass vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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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

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala's Snail bowl in silver
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A great little solid silver handworked "snail" bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Silver

Wonderful Rythmic Veneer Coffee Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
Rarest variation of this table. Very rare size ands unusual wood legs. Branded Asko stamp.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Wood

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

T. Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelain Noire, Six Person Mocha Service
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line porcelain noire, six person mocha service in black and white porcelain, modern design, fluted. Designed in 1962. Consisting of six mocha cups with saucers, sugar bowl, creamer and mocha jug...
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20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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

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Brass, Nickel

Wirkkala Omena Necklace
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful silver Apple pendant on silver chain. Hallmarked and dated on reverse.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Silver

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

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Murano 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

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Glass, Oak

Modernist Medallion by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare two-sided medallion in copper having abstracted and geometric decoration, housed in a rosewood and copper presentation case.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Copper, Bronze

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Style Wall Sconces
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chicago, IL
Wirkkala "arcadia" wall sconces, monumental is size and stature. Made of multiple hand blown Venini art glass, shades hangs on steel frame with up and down lights...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Steel

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Massive Art Glass Sculptural Vase, circa 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Stunning art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, inspired by Ice Formations, Rosenthal hallmark on bottom.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Glass

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

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Silver Candlesticks 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Copenhagen, DK
TAPIO WIRKKALA - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful pair of silver candlesticks, model no. 89, were designed in 1957 by the famous Finnish multi designer Tapio Wirkkala. Artist signa...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Silver

Ten-Tier Cascading Chandelier by Tapio Wirkkala for Oy Airam AB, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in South Charleston, WV
A rare and monumental ten-tier pendant cascading chandelier by Finnish master designer Tapio Wirkkala, produced by Oy Airam AB of Finland with cased opaline glass shades. Some designs have the bulb he designed for Airam forming the diamond shape whereas in this example the opaline diamond shapes are glass shades and particularly uncommon. Measures: 60" tall (though can be extended to much longer lengths), 19" wide. Each pendant is 13.5" long and 5" wide and takes a 25 watt bulb. The ceiling mounting plate is 15" wide. Cords are slightly warped only in the photo from having been packed and will settle out to be straight after a few days after being hung. See the 4th photo as the lamp was prior to removal. Produced sometime between 1960 and mid-1970s and with ten pendants, it is one of the largest examples to be found anywhere and a very fine example of vintage modernist lighting...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Tapio Wirkkala Copper and Silver Coffee Set
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A solid copper coffee set including coffee pot, creamer, sugar pot, and very hard to find solid copper serving tray. Lined in silver, these sets wer...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Copper

Tapio Wirkkala Silver Punch Set
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful solid silver Pitcher and cups by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus, Oy. Created by a single craftsperson from start to finish.
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Silver

Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Tea Service for Hopeakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Houston, 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

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Copper, Silver Plate

Vintage Scandinavian Tapio Wirkkala Glass Leaf Collection
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dallas, TX
A nice collection of three vintage art objects created by Tapio Wirkkala for iittala. The two smaller leaf bowls have a delicately incised veining a...
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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 Tapio Wirkkala, Idman and Airam
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

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Metal

Handmade Bowls
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
beautiful hand made on order bowls by tapio wirkkala for kultakeskus oy. bowls are stamped with makers maker and in good condition. located in hamburg.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

Carving Knife by Tapio Wirkkala
By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A carving knife in brushed steel having a stained oak handle attached to the blade by wooden pegs. A silver tag on the handle documents the materials came from the Swedish ship...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Steel

Modernist Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impeccably crafted sculptural small bowl having a bold asymmetrical form and rendered in warmly patinated copper.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Copper

Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl TW491
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very nice and rather large solid bronze bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, ca. 1974 Sculpted and hand turned with applied bronze feet. Stamped to bottom .
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Bronze

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

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Metal

Exotic Wood Coffee Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very exciting coffee table in rare woods by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, circa 1958. This example has a taller base than most which is very well suited for the display of small obje...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Metal

Tapio Wirkkala's TW 476 Bowl in Bronze
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific handmade Bronze bowl for Kultakeskus Oy. These bowls are custom ordered and hand hammered to shape. An exceptional piece. Executed in 1974.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Bronze

Tapio Wirkkala hanging lamps for IDMAN
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice hanging lamp by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman. Copper cylinders hold Tapio Wirkkala designed bulbs . Three-armed ceiling cap allows for adjustable heights.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Copper, Metal

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

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Art Glass

SIlver Tapio Wirkkala bowl TW 282
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful handmade to order solid silver bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus .
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

Composition Cutlery Set, Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany 1963
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in St Ouen, FR
Complete set of 58 place settings by the famous Finnish designer created for Rosenthal and part, since 1963, of the permanent collections of MOMA. Executed in stainless steel it comb...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Tapio Wirkkala Scandinavian modern silver Trumpetti candlesticks Finland 1970's
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala Scandinavian modern silver Trumpetti candlesticks Finland 1970's A pair of Sterling silver “Trumpetti” candlesticks, model TW 284. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1963 ...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Blown Glass

`Suokurppa`or Bog Snipe bird sculpture by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio wirkkala was a genious designer who was in his element regardless of the material used. Although he is mostly recognized for his Art glass objects, a number of which won Grand ...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Aluminum

"Pollo" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany, 1962
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vase with a unique shape "pollo" model designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line in the 60s/70s. of the twentieth century. Made of white matte porcelain. Very good condit...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Porcelain

1970s Three Icicle Art Aslak Whiskey Glasses Iittala Tapio Wirkkala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Set of 3 Icicle Art Aslak Whiskey Glasses Iittala Tapio Wirkkala Finland Art Glass 3 diameter x 3.5 h Preowned original vintage, please refer to images.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model K11-81b, Idman
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 Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Original Huge 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
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 ...
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Laminated Plywood and Iron Low Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laminated plywood and iron low table by Tapio Wirkkala for ASKO.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

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Iron

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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