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
Dealer: Haddadin Design
A Variety of Art Glass Objects by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1950s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a huge variety of these art glass objects in a number of different sizes. The motifs were mostly from nature as mushrooms or sea shells or a foals leg, and so...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Blown Glass
A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala, Serving Bowls In Silver & Teak, TW-85, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of leaf shaped silver bowls with teak handles, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy in Finland in the 1960s. A perfect display of Wirkkala i...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Silver
A Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Leaf Dish, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
In most if not in all of his designs, Tapio Wirkkala took his inspiration from the surrounding nature. This is one example with a beautiful figurative sculptural "leaf". The way it's...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Birch
Tapio Wirkkala Set of Candle Holders In Silver, Kultakeskus Oy
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala, and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy back in the 1980s. All pieces are authentic and come with a plethera of stamps and markings, co...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Silver
Set Of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowls, Kultakeskus Oy 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
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
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Bronze
A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird paper weights. Both items are in beautiful original condition with nice vintage patinas. Although origina...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Bronze
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
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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
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Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Handmade Silver Boat TW 9, Kultakeskus 1959
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio wirkkala was an exceptionally talented designer regardless of the materials used. Although he established super stardom with his art glass objects in the 1950s by winning a num...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Coffee Table, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018 with the original nickled brass legs.
Tapio Wirkkala started generating and enhancing this rhytmic veneer...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Table Lamp K11-16 For Idman
By Idman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful table lamp by the renowned and internationally awarded Tapio Wirkkala. This lamp is adjustable in all directions which gives it the flexibility to suit different spaces a...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamp Model K10-11 by Idman
By Idman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
This example of the iconic Tapio Wirkkala floor lamp manufactured and stamped by Idman, retains all original parts and is in beautiful condition. The lamp has been rewired, brass par...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Rhytmic Veneer Coffee Table Model 9018, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018, aka Àngel Wings` due to the symmetric wing resembling rhytmic lines on top. This version is the less com...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Aluminum
Bronze bowls by Tapio Wirkkala Models 446-448
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items fo 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
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Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Handmade Silver Bowl
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio wirkkala was an exceptionally talented designer regardless of the materials used. Although he established super stardom with his art glass objects in the 1950s by winning a num...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Candle Holders In Silver, Kultakeskus Oy
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala, and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy back in 1980s. Both pieces are authentic and come with a plethera of stamps and markings, conf...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Cigar Box In Silver, 1950s
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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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Serving Dish In Silver, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala serving dish in silver with wooden handles, made in the 1950s. This piece displays one of Wirkkala's many beautiful designs almost resembling a seashell. The bottom of...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Silver Dish model 143, Kultakeskus Oy, 1970s
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 the 1970s Finland. This piece is documented in Tapio Wirkkala's book and the m...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Silver
Tapio Wirkkala, Serving Bowl in Silver with Teak Handle, TW-85, 1956
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A leaf shaped silver serving dish with teak handle, model TW85 designed and signed by Tapio Wirkkala. This dish is from 1956. A perfect example of Wirkkala's genious designs derived ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Silver
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Coffee Table Model 9018, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018, aka "Angel Wings" due to the symetric wong resembling rhythmic lines on top. The legs are detachable and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Aluminum
Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculpture, Kultakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A special piece of history, this very early and raw prototype of the well known Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird paperweights, is a holy grail for any Wirkk...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
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Bronze
Aulis Leinonen and Tapio Wirkkala Trolley, Asko
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and elegant wooden trolley in lacquered beech and rhythmic birch, 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
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Beech, Birch, Lacquer
Tapio Wirkkala Silver Vase, 1978
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
About the designer: Tapio Wirkkala has been awarded a great number of Triennale awards, gold medals and special recognitions. He is internationally acclaimed and has used a number of...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Silver
`Suokurppa`or Bog Snipe bird sculpture by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
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
Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model K11-81b, Idman
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman
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
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