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: 1960s
Creator: Tapio Wirkkala
Fine Midcentury Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Coffee Set Gilt White Porcelain 1960s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and exquisite Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-linie gilt white porcelain coffee set for 6 persons, Germany around 1960s to 1970s. This set belongs to the cabinet pieces so r...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Porcelain
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
Fine Tapio Wirkkala Gilt White Porcelain Rosenthal Coffee Espresso Tea Set 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and exquisite Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-linie gilt white porcelain coffee tea or espresso set for 6 persons, Germany around 1960s to 1970s. This set belongs to the cab...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Finnish Silver Leaf Shape Handled Bon Bon Dish
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning mid-century Finnish silver leaf shaped handled bon bon dish designed by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) dated 1965. The dish is of a simple leaf shaped design formed like a hea...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Silver
Large Tapio Wirkkala 'Stellaria' 3450 Vase/Bowl SKÅL for Iittala, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elevate your collection with this stunning Tapio Wirkkala 'Stellaria' 3450 vase/bowl SKÅL, crafted for Iittala in the 1960s. This iconic piece, designed by the legendary Finnish desi...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Art Glass
Large 'Stellaria' Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Tapio Wirkkala Stellaria bowl #3450 by Iittala in mould-blown clear glass.
Engraved: Tapio Wirkkala 3450.
Marked with a remnant of an Iittala sticker.
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-198...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Ice Glass Vase / bowl / centerpiece by Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila, 1960s
By Humppila 1, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ice Glass Vase / bowl / centerpiece by Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila, 1960s,, Stunning brutalist design,, Amazing blue color,, Retains original label.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 8 Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Glass Highball Glasses Finland 3 Toed
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 8 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Glass Glasses . They have a 3 foot / footed bottom. The top lip is approx 3 1/8"...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set 14 Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Glass Dessert Bowls & Serving Bowl Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wayne, NJ
Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Glass Set of 14 Dessert Bowls & 1 Serving Bowl Finland . The Large Bowl measures 4 1/8" high and 6 1/4" diameter. 1...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Glass Pitcher On Rocks Old Fashioned Glasses Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Glass Pitcher and 6 Either on the Rocks or Double Old Fashioned Glasses ( measurements are very close on both,...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set of 9 Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Glass Wine Champagne Glasses Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 9 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule Glass Sparkling / Wine Champagne Glasses . The measurements are close to all on a...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Floor Lamp Model K10-47
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman Oy
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Floor Lamp Model K10-47
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman Oy
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Rare Ceiling Lamp by Idman Oy Finland 1959-1961
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Espoo, FI
Rare ceiling lamp by Tapio Wirkkala with perforated brass shade and satin lacquered metal body,
Designed and manufactured between 1959 and 1961
The model is from a limited edition ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Tea Set for Rosenthal Series Noire
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 8 cups with saucers plus pitcher with brass handle. No chips!
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Birch
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, cocktail table, birch, metal, Finland, 1960s.
This coffee table is one of Wirkkala's iconic furniture designs. Made with one oval shaped wood inlay that res...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pendant by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Oy, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s XL Tapio Wirkkala Vase Rosenthal Cogwheel Flower Centerpiece Alvar Aalto
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rave in this massive size, but is chipped on top rim.
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Beautiful vase in glass and silver by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a versatile design genius, and is widely regarded as a leading figure in the modern Finnish art industry. Wirkkala's extensive contribu...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Punch Pourer
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Party accessory is also a beautiful sculpture. Ball with spouts is submerged in punchbowl to fill, Additionally, the rosewood handle has opening to accept a tube or tap for shots. Fu...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Dish Handmade Finland 1965
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala – A Sterling silver dish with teakwood handle, model TW85, Handmade to Order – Kultakeskus, Finland 1965
A Sterling silver leafshaped dish with teakwood handle, model...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1960s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala, and produced by Iittala, Finland, 1960s
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Clear Glass Vase, Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, circa 1960
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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 ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Table in Birch
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, cocktail table in oak and metal, Finland, 1960s.
Coffee table with wooden inlay ornaments designed by Tapio Wirkala. The table is produced by Asko. This cof...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tapio Wirkkala "K10-47" Floor Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
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...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Noir, 1960
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cylindrical black matte porcelain vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal/Siemens, with sublime relief of beaded pearls running down vertical lines, gives an impressi...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Teak
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, cocktail table, teak, birch, Finland, 1960s.
Teak coffee table with wooden inlay ornaments designed by Tapio Wirkkala...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Teak, Birch
8 Ultima Thule Glasses Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Rare
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Doraville, GA
A set of 8 "highball" or "beer" glasses designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. The glass pattern is called Ultima Thule.
"The Iittala Ultima Thule...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass "Bolle" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Montreal, QC
Venini Murano glass "Bolle" Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala, features in segments decorated in lime green dark red and light blue hues. Signed along the underside 'Venini Italia".
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
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
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 conditi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Blue Clear Glass Art Objects Handblown
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, Two glass-objects, model 3587 & 3589, Iittala, Finland, circa 1965
Two turned mold-blown, cased blue and clear glass Art-objects. These Art-objects are model 3587 ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase in Silver & Teak, Model Lekkie, Finland 1960s.
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berlin, DE
Tapio Wirkkala, 925 silver & teak vase, model TW 228.
Excellent condition.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Triennale pendant Light White Glass 1960s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala, Idman
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, "Triennaali" pendant, model K2-40, Idman / Ittala, 1960s
Artist
Tapio Wirkkala (1915 Hanko, Finland - 1985 Helsinki, Finland) A giant of Finnish design, Wirkkala was...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960's Tea Set For Six Persons by Tapio Wirkkala And Ute Schröder For Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful porcelain tea / coffee set from the 'Composition' series and decorated with the 'Granat' decor designed by Tapio Wirkkala and Ute Schröder for Rosenthal in Germany.
Model:...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Cristal 1960s Vase Mod. 3586 by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage cristal vase mod. 3586 designed by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala. Good condition: alone slightly opaque at the edge.
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
1960's Large Scandinavian Stellaria Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wayne, NJ
A gorgeous textured glass bowl from the "Stellaria" series by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland. Modeled #3450 and featuring Tapio's Classic "i...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Sculptural Swedish Modern Teak "Gondola" Tray by Tapio Wirkkala for Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gondola-form teakwood tray manufactured in the 1960s by Tapio Wirkkala for Kalmar of Sweden.
Elegant, graceful form with rich color and vibrant teakwood grain.
Conservatively ref...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Teak
Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Large Hand-Blown Glass Charger 1966 'Signed'
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
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
Tapio Wirkkala Composition Secunda Grey Set 34 Piece
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare coffee and cake set in Rosenthal (Germany) bone china designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland 1963.
6 mocha cups with their saucers
6 coffee cups with their saucers
Coffee pot
Milk jug
Sugar bowl
6 cake plates 20cm...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive, statuesque glass vase by Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala, for Rosenthal Studio-Line of Germany. Composed of thick glass sculpted to look like ice.
Largest example manufa...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set of Iittala Ultima Thule Bowls 13 Pieces
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A set of total 13 pieces. 12 clear glass serving bowls and one large bowl in the Ultima Thule pattern for Iittala Glass Co, Finland.
Very good.
Meas...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio-Line White Variations Cups, Set of 6
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 (six) Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio-line porcelain cups in the variations pattern.
Signed.
White porcelain with a ribbed design.
Dimensions: 2-1/4 inches H x 3-...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Flatware, Extensive 92 Piece Set
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist stainless steel flatware set, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Austria, circa 1963. This is a large set containing 92 pieces total. They are constructed of dishwas...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Glass Vase Sointu by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand blown midcentury clear vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1960s for Iittala.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Giotto Stoppino 'Maia' Table in Walnut with Tapio Wirkkala ‘Nikke’ Dining Chairs
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko, Bernini, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, set of six dining chairs, plywood, nickel-plated steel, Finland, 1950s
Beautiful set of 'Nikke' chairs design by the Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. This ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Birch with Inlays
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
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
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Dining Chairs
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Art Glass Egg Sculpture Italy
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
glass art egg designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini.
Includes original mounting stand.
Signed on the bottom from Italy
2.75 tall x 2diameter, Base .25H x 1.5in diameter.
Original v...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Gold
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
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
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.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Copper, Bronze
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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