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Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line White Op Art Porcelain Vase
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line White Op Art Porcelain Vase

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line White Op Art Porcelain Vase

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant white porcelain vase was designed by the renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany. Characteristic of Wirkkala’s refined and sculptural...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's

Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Set of Two Vintage Beige/Brown "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal pair of vintage "Paper Bag" vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. These exceptional pieces...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Silver. Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973
Silver. Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973

Silver. Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

This vase In silver was designed by the Finnish master Tapio Wirkkala, whose artistic expression consistently drew inspiration from nature. He himself described how he discovered for...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s

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, c. 1950s.

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in grey and blue-green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 10 cm diameter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s

Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s. Wirkkala, the Finnish designer and artist, created an iconic figure of a loon for the German porcelain company Ros...

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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972
Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972

Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A vintage "Lunaria" bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1972. Marked with etched signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA' on the rim. Iittala model number 3449. An authentic ...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Large Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951
Large Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951

Large Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951 A large 'Kalvolan kanto' (stump of a tree) bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1951. Mo...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Kantarelli Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1951
Kantarelli Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1951

Kantarelli Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1951

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Kantarelli Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1951 A large vintage 'Kantarelli' (chantertelle) vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1951. Mold blown ...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977

ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Chatham, ON

ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer, 1879-Present) - TAPIO WIRKKALA (Designer, 1915-1985) - Mid Century pop art porcelain 'paper bag' vase (part of Rosenthal's Studio Line) - featuring a matte f...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of Three Vintage Rosenthal Ceramic Sculptural Paper Bags by Tapio Wirkkaia
Set of Three Vintage Rosenthal Ceramic Sculptural Paper Bags by Tapio Wirkkaia

Set of Three Vintage Rosenthal Ceramic Sculptural Paper Bags by Tapio Wirkkaia

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage set of 3 complete white glazed ceramic crushed bags of white porcelain were manufactured by Rosenthal and designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1970s. They are called " The ...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line

Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Polipo Venini Plate Murano Sculpture, 1990
Tapio Wirkkala Polipo Venini Plate Murano Sculpture, 1990

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 Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

A fantastic ceramic vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, which is truly an iconic piece of Finnish design. It was designed in 1970s and probably produced in the 90s. The internal p...

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1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Tapio Wirkkala Purple Lilac Colored Glass Vase for Iittala Finland
Tapio Wirkkala Purple Lilac Colored Glass Vase for Iittala Finland

Tapio Wirkkala Purple Lilac Colored Glass Vase for Iittala Finland

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Purple lilac colored glass vase with bubble in base designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland in 1959 and made throughout the 1970s. Tapio Wirkkala signature and model number en...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Glass

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s A large art glass bowl, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala For Venini Incalmo 1/2  Filigree Vase
Tapio Wirkkala For Venini Incalmo 1/2  Filigree Vase

Tapio Wirkkala For Venini Incalmo 1/2 Filigree Vase

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tapio Wirkkala Filigrana Vase Edited by Venini Engraved Signature and Date

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1970s Italian Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Glass Leaf Bowl Signed
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Leaf Bowl Signed

Tapio Wirkkala Glass Leaf Bowl Signed

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in San Diego, CA

Crystal, line cut leaf bowl by Finnish artist and designer Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Wirkkala’s themes often come from nature, like leaves, water, or ...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Kalvolan Kanto Vase
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Kalvolan Kanto Vase

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 Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bolle Glass vase series, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1966. Iconic masterpieces available in 5 different shapes. Indoor use only....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Glass

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s A rare art glass bowl, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1950s. Mold-blown, crystal-clear gla...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s

Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in New York, NY

Iconic laminated wood aeroplan leaf dish by recognized master of the genre, Tapio Wirkkala. Made in Finland by Soinne et Kni Oy, circa 1950's. This example is in very good, origina...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Birch, Teak

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in London, GB

For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in white and red designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Andernach, DE

Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one, 1977 approx.. It comes with a roughly textured brown paper bag finish and a grey inner. The black vase is a real rarity indeed in this size and colour. It is all black porcelain: the outer matte deep black, the inner glossy, production 1977-1980s approx.. Black model #: 3581/22. Lovely set in great condition. Dimensions small brown vase...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, Pink Crystal Bowl No. 3317, Finland, circa 1948-1959
Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, Pink Crystal Bowl No. 3317, Finland, circa 1948-1959

Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, Pink Crystal Bowl No. 3317, Finland, circa 1948-1959

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Chatham, ON

TAPIO WIRKKALA - IITTALA - Design No. 3317 - Mid Century Scandinavian sculptural pink glass / crystal bowl with indented rim - signed on the side (as photographed) - Finland - circa ...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966
Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966

Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966 A vintage art glass vase of the 'Bolle' series. Thin mouthblown grey and amethyst glass fused in incalmo technique....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Wide Mouth Vase, Western Germany, 1960s
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Wide Mouth Vase, Western Germany, 1960s

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Wide Mouth Vase, Western Germany, 1960s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

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 condition. Dimensions: Height 17 cm [6 ...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s
‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s

‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in London, GB

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970 ‘Stellaria’ candle tealight holder Clear textured glass Excellent condition Dimensions, approx..: Diameter 10.5cm, height 6.5cm, weight 2...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Spiral Silver Dish model 143, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1973
Tapio Wirkkala Spiral Silver Dish model 143, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1973

Tapio Wirkkala Spiral Silver Dish model 143, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1973

By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy

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 Decorative Objects

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Silver

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in London, GB

For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Dish Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
Dish Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s

Dish Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

Dish designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s. Laminated birch. Signed. Dimensions: W: 19.4 cm/ 7 2/3" L: 36.7 cm/ 14 1/2" Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. Tapio Wirkkala studied sculpture at the Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design from 1933 until 1936, but he was also a self-studied artist in many areas, including glass design. His success as a glass artist began in 1946 when he designed one of his most famous works, the Kantarelli vase, for Iittala. Wirkkala gained worldwide success in 1951 at the Milan Triennial, where he received three Grand Prix awards: for the exhibition architecture, glass design and wooden sculptures. Tapio Wirkkala felt a deep relationship with nature and his absolute favourite spot was located in Finland's deepest forests. From the beautiful landscape, Tapio Wirkkala could find inspiration for his works, often characterised by organic shapes. Leaves, birds, ice and water are recurring themes in his design. Tapio Wirkkala was also a furniture designer and a sculptor. He started his career as a sculptor in the 1930s but abandoned the traditional sculpture in the post-war years – in the early 1950s, alongside with other works, he started to develop an entirely new relationship with sculpture and a new technique to be used. The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractism and gave Finnish sculpture...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Birch

Two Early Vessel Designs by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Two Early Vessel Designs by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Two Early Vessel Designs by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in San Mateo, CA

Two early designs by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland. These consist of a vase model number 3287 and a bowl model number 5023. They first appeared in the Iittala catalog in 1948...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala / VASE / Iittala
Tapio Wirkkala / VASE / Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala / VASE / Iittala

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

This piece is made using a special glass developed by Iittala called “Q Colour,” which features a pastel-toned, semi-transparent blue glass that emits a unique glow when light passes...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in white and green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Finnish art glass design, a “Stellaria” bowl made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Finnish art glass design, a “Stellaria” bowl made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Finnish art glass design, a “Stellaria” bowl made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Rare, signed and very beautiful Scandinavian glass design, a rather large footed bowl, suitable for fruit or confectionery made and signed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland. The ...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Glass

Large Venini Plate 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Large Venini Plate 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

Large Venini Plate 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Plate 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale plate from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Pro...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s

Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Tapio Wirkkala / ASHTRAY L TW488 / Kultakeskus
Tapio Wirkkala / ASHTRAY L TW488 / Kultakeskus

Tapio Wirkkala / ASHTRAY L TW488 / Kultakeskus

By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

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

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Finnish Mid Century Decorative Birch Wooden Dish Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950s
Finnish Mid Century Decorative Birch Wooden Dish Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950s

Finnish Mid Century Decorative Birch Wooden Dish Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and iconic Finnish mid century decorative sculptural dish bowl in carved laminated birch wood designed and produced by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950s. In good original condition ...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Birch

Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s
Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s

Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s A rare art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1940s. Free blown crystal clear gl...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

1980s Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
1980s Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini

1980s Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Florence, Tuscany

For serious collector's of Murano glass, this wonderful Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was hand-blown in Murano at the Venini furnace in the 1980s. It is part of the well ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale vase from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825
Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825

Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in New York, NY

Tapio Wirkkala still-mold blown crystal "Iceberg" vase. Hand Incised signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala 3825]. Measures 7¾ H × 8 W × 7 D in...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

1960s Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Art Glass Egg Sculpture Italy
1960s Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Art Glass Egg Sculpture Italy

1960s Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Art Glass Egg Sculpture Italy

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, glass art egg designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Signed Italy. Dimensions: 2.75 tall x 2diameter, Base .25H x 1.5in diameter. Please visit take a look a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Gold

Tapio Wirkkala Pair of 'Leaf' Dishes in Silver for Kultakeskus Oy, 1959 - 1960
Tapio Wirkkala Pair of 'Leaf' Dishes in Silver for Kultakeskus Oy, 1959 - 1960

Tapio Wirkkala Pair of 'Leaf' Dishes in Silver for Kultakeskus Oy, 1959 - 1960

By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An elegant pair of leaf form dishes, models TW-5 (l.) and TW-4 (r.), designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy. Both are in fine condition with all requisite hallmarks and "TW" s...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Organic Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Silver

Set of 8 Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Glass Art Pieces, Iittala 1950s
Set of 8 Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Glass Art Pieces, Iittala 1950s

Set of 8 Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Glass Art Pieces, Iittala 1950s

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Helsinki, FI

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

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla Finnish Modern Pinus Pine Crystal Glass Vase 1970s
Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla Finnish Modern Pinus Pine Crystal Glass Vase 1970s

Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla Finnish Modern Pinus Pine Crystal Glass Vase 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage crystal glass vase entitled Pinus or Pine created by Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla circa 1970. Inspired by natures organic forms of wood and ice. In very good vintage conditi...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Bolle Vase in Grass Green, Amber-Yellow and Violet by Tapio Wirkkala

Bolle Vase in Grass Green, Amber-Yellow and Violet by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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 Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Set of Five Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala "Niva" shot glasses for Iittala, Finland
Set of Five Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala "Niva" shot glasses for Iittala, Finland

Set of Five Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala "Niva" shot glasses for Iittala, Finland

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in London, GB

For sale is a vintage set of five Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Niva" shot or liquor glasses, produced by Iittala, Finland, and designed in 1972. In excel...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Bolle Collection by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 1966
Bolle Collection by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 1966

Bolle Collection by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 1966

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Landscapes of glass and colour. Below and above. Before and after. Bolle ( Bubbles ) transforms air into matter, in two distinct chromatic areas, physically united with the incalmo t...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s

Tapio Wirkaala "Porcelaine Noire" Centerpiece for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Centerpiece, fruit bowl, plate in black porcelain, vintage modernism, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie...

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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Trumpet Candle Holders In Silver, Kultakeskus Oy 1980s
Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Trumpet Candle Holders In Silver, Kultakeskus Oy 1980s

Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Trumpet Candle Holders In Silver, Kultakeskus Oy 1980s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala, and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy back in 1980s. Both pieces fully stamped showing date and manufacturer. The also have monogram...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

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Silver

Vintage Venini Egg Designed by Tapio Wirkkala
Vintage Venini Egg Designed by Tapio Wirkkala

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 Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1960s
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1960s

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in London, GB

For sale is an iconic Mid-Century porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. This example...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Red & Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Red & Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Piatto Di Tapio in red/aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala. Numbered Edition for year. “Piatto di Tapio” blown plate with thick handmade center, realized with the “incalmo” technique...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Tapio Wirkkala rare Tokio , Marsalkan Sauva glass vase for Littala TW-3590
Tapio Wirkkala rare Tokio , Marsalkan Sauva glass vase for Littala TW-3590

Tapio Wirkkala rare Tokio , Marsalkan Sauva glass vase for Littala TW-3590

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice and rare tall blown glass vase , made for Little and designed Tapio WIRKKALA , Finland . The vase is almost circular widest is 2.5 base. Signed diamond point Tapio WIRKKALA...

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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Clear Glass Vase, Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, circa 1960
Clear Glass Vase, Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, circa 1960

Clear Glass Vase, Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, circa 1960

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in København, Copenhagen

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 Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Tapio Wirkkala decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 146 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 15 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects by Tapio Wirkkala were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Timo Sarpaneva, Kaj Franck, and Alvar Aalto. Prices for Tapio Wirkkala decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $57 and can go as high as $29,650, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.