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
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Red & Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
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
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
Materials
Art Glass
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
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
3 Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal Paper Bag Vases, 1970s
By Rosenthal Netter, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 iconic Mid Century porcelain paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rorenthal. Each vase is stamped on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Ittala Lunaria Ice Block Bowl
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Nice center bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Ittala. Clear glass with textured ice surface. Original clean and undamaged condition, unsigned.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala rare Tokio , Marsalkan Sauva glass vase for Littala TW-3590
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
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
Vase Tapio Wirkkala & Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio, New Wave Series 1980s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage vase for flowers in textured glazed porcelain by Rosenthal, Century New Wave Series, c.1980s.
This work of Postmodern design captures collaboration of American and Finnish ...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Tapio Wirkkala Mid-Century Glass Footed Bowl, Inari Pattern
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tapio Wirkkala glass footed bowl,
Inari,
Model number 3543.
Impressive cut and blown-molded footed bowl cast in clear glass by Finnish artist and designer, Tapio Wirkkala. Mode...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
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
Materials
Art Glass
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
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Lead Crystal Glass Bowl with Incised Geometric Design
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large low thick glass bowl with incised geometric designs. Signed Tapio Wirkkala with hardly legible number.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
Materials
Art Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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.
Category
1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'...
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Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Mid-Century Modernist "Pallas" Art Glass Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tapio Wirkkala Mid-Century Modernist "Pallas" art glass vase,
1984-95
From a collection of Wirkkala glass vessels-ask for details.
Impressive Mid-Century still-molded vase cast ...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Large Patinated Bronze Dish Model TW 479, Finland, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Large bronze dish or tray by Tapio Wirkkala.
Model TW479
Made by Kultakeskus Oy in Finland in the 1970s
Oustanding heavy patina on the bronze
Signed
Could be polished.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Large Pinja Crystal Vase for Iitala Finland, Scandinavian Modern
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Pinja vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and made in Finland by Iittala. This heavy and high quality crystal vase is hand blown with a flat and polished asymmetrical rim and ...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1954
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1954
A large vintage art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Iittala Ultima Thule 56oz Serving Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tapio Wirkkala was considered the pioneer of modern Finnish industrial art. Internationally recognized for his glass designs, Wirkkala’s greatest inspiration always came from his native Finland. Wirkkala defied the rules of glassblowing with his iconic Ultima Thule...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Stellaria Ice Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala 1960s Littala Finland #3450
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Textured glass bowl from the "Stellaria" series by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland. Model #3450. Classic "ice" design. Excellent condition. Etched signed "Tapio Wirkkala #3450" on...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala - Art Object - Sculpture 3400 - 1950`s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art object - Sculptur 1952
Cast crystal glass - cut - engraved by Theodor Käppi
Signed Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala 3400
According to Finnish Glass Museum only...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Modernist Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, 1960s
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT(YELLOW) 3266 / Iittala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1947, manufactured 1948-1949.
One of the first designs in IITTALA.
Thick-walled yellow crystal glass, unusual for a TAPIO WIRKKALA piece.
Signed TaPIO WIRKKaLa - IITTaLa,...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage "Pinus" Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage glass crystal "Pinus" (translates to 'Pine' in English) vase by Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla. Inspired by the natural organic forms of wood and ice.
Artist: Tapio Wirkalla
...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Porcelain Wall Decoration by Tapio Wirkkala, Yearly Limited Edition 1971
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Uccle, BE
This porcelain wall decoration designed by Tapio Wirkkala is composed of inverted half bubbles on a gilded paint top surface, it is a lunar and poetic vision that Tapio Wirkkala offe...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Gray and Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Piatto Di Tapio in gray/aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala. Numbered Edition for year. “Piatto di Tapio” blown plate with thick handmade center, realized with the “incalmo” techniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / SALT BOWL 3269 / Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1950; manufactured from 1952 to 1959.
One of a series of pieces using comb-cut, introduced in 1952 as a new surface decoration technique following the line-cut used in on...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano 'Coreano' Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
Murano 'Coreano' vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1966
A Murano glass 'Korean' vase with bands of blue and green, 1966.
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Signed 'Veni...
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20th Century Italian Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
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
Materials
Art Glass
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.
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
A blue and green a fasce a spirale bowl from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art 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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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
Materials
Porcelain
‘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
Materials
Blown Glass
XL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
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 ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Huge Paper Back Vase for Rosentahl, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Munich, DE
Rare large paper bag vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany 1977. This vase is made of porcelain (stoneware) and looks like a paper bag. The vase is m...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Ice Glass Vases
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful and rare pair clear, molded ice glass vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, circa 1970s.
Very interesting shape and texture.
In good co...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Filigree Murano Glass Vases for Venini 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of vases with a cylindrical shape, with spiral filigree workmanship, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and made by Venini in the 1970s.
Ø cm 8 h cm 27
Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala (Han...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Pair of "Korean" Centers for Venini, Murano Glass, 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brussels, BE
For the measurements of the small vase it's: Diameter 13cm and Height 20cm
Tapio Wirkkala, Pair of "Korean" Centers for Venini, Murano Glass, 1966
Born in Hanko, Finland, in 1915,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Red Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1990s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This exquisite red Murano glass vase is a stunning creation by the renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian glassmaker Venini. Crafted in the 1990s, it em...
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1990s Italian Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / SALT BOWL 3269 / Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1950; manufactured from 1952 to 1959.
One of a series of pieces using comb-cut, introduced in 1952 as a new surface decoration technique following the line-cut used in on...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Ittala, Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 5.4” H x 5.6” Diameter
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1950s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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 Wirkkala Pollo Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tapio Wirkkala design Pollo vase for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany.
Rare larger size vase or vessel seldom seen compared with the much smaller common model. A wonderful object or v...
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase 3585 designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala with signature 1956
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This is a unique opportunity to own the exceptionally rare Vase Model 3585, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in 1956. Known for his innovative approac...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Brutalist Iittala Aslak Tea light Holder by Tapio Wirkkala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chicago, IL
Tapio Wirkkala designed this ASLAK heavy glass votive or tea light candle holder which was produced by Iittala in the 1970s. The outer walls of the vessel have the thick and textured...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala / VASE TW228 / Hopeakeskus / 1964
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Tapio Wirkkala is one of the pioneers of modern design in Finnish precious metals as well as glass design.
Together with Bertel gardberg, he laid the foundations of modern design in...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala - Silver "Tulip" vase - Kultakeskus Oy - 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala - Silver "Tulip" vase - Kultakeskus Oy - 1957
Signed TW - Finnish silver hall marks 1957
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Tapio Wirkkala, "Pavoni", 1989
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Paris, FR
Tapio Wirkkala
'Pavoni' Vase, c. 1989
Execution: Venini, blown glass, red and cream.
Signed: Venini murano, incised signature. (Picture 3 & 4)
H : 20 cm (7.9")
Overall Very goo...
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1990s Finnish Post-Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala and Dorothy Hafner Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Oslo, NO
Refreshing vase from the 'Century New Wave' series in porcelain.
Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and Dorothy Hafner. Made by Rosenthal from 1985.
The vase is an exemplary piece from...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Dimensions: 7.25” H x 7.875” W x 7” D
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970, this ‘Stellaria’ candle tea light holder is just perfect. The clear textured glass is lovely, and the opening is the exact size to ho...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s Centerpiece
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Parma, IT
Crystal centerpiece designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s.
Central part with "ice" effect.
In excellent conditions.
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 'Coreani' Vases, circa 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Parma, IT
Pair of Venini vases "Coreani" design Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1970s.
In two-tone blown glass with overlapping spirals.
Signature engraved on bottom and Venini label...
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1970s Italian Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
three Tapio Wirkkala Tree Stump Kalvolan Kantos glass vases Iittala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of three iittala glass vases by Tapio Wirkkala.
each with etched signature
Approx dimensions..
Smallest: 5 inches diameter x 4-1/4 inches high
engraved on bottom "287/1982 TW 1...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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
Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala,
Sweden, 1957.
Sterling silver.
Dimensions:
H: 24 cm/ 9 3/8"
W: 9 cm/ 3 1/2"
D: 4 cm/ 1 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 Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
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Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Glass Vase Varsanjalka by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1956
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase Varsanjalka by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1956
A vintage art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1951, produced in 1956. Name of t...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland Set of 3 Colored Glass Vases
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of 3 colored glass vases with bubble in base designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland in 1959 and made throughout the 1960s.
Tapio Wirkkala signature and model number engra...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Clear Art Glass Vase with Engraved Decoration, 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
Clear art glass vase with engraved decoration in the form of stripes.
Signed Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, 1957.
Finnish design.
Measures: 22 cm. x 4 cm.
In p...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Finnish art glass design, a bowl “Avanti” made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Rare and very beautiful Scandinavian glass design, a rather large footed bowl or plate, suitable for fruit or confectionery made by Iittala Finland. The bowl is known as "Avanto" (wh...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
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.
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