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
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
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Ceramic
Modernist Medallion by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare two-sided medallion in copper having abstracted and geometric decoration, housed in a rosewood and copper presentation case.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Bronze
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
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
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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
Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
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
Set of Five Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala "Niva" shot glasses for Iittala, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
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
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
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Glass
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
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
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Art 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
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Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Large Patinated Bronze Dish Model TW 479, Finland, 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
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.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
2 boxes and a vase by tapio wirkkala for rosenthal studio line
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Munich, DE
beautiful set of 3 tapio wirkkala porcelain pieces for studio line / rosenthal. 1 vase 6cm diameter + 16cm high. 2 boxes with lid. one 11cm diameter + 16cm high - the other 19cm diam...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Blown Glass Coreani Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stamford, CT
A Tapio Wirkkala blown glass Coreani vase produced by Venini. Etched Venini Italia 83 T.W. to underside.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Modernist Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
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
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Copper
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
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
1970s Iittala Tapio Wirkkala Glass Candleholder Set Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Iittala Tapio Wirkkala Finland Clear Art Glass Taper Candleholder Pair
1.75 h x 3 diameter Candle .75 diam
Preowned vintage condition.
Refer to images listed please.
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
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
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
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 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
'Karelia' Porcelain Leaf-Pattern Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, c. 1970
‘Karelia’ leaf-pattern dish
White porcelain
Very good condition with only very minor marks
Dimensions, approx..:
lenght 28cm, width 9cm...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Tray Model 3369-3869 by Iittala in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare glass tray model 3369-3869 designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland. Signed and dated TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA -58.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Huge Paper Back Vase for Rosentahl, 1977
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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
21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Apple Green/Straw-Yellow by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Perfection lies in the middle, striking the perfect balance. A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Straw Yellow and Apple Green. Two distinct spaces of colour that blend tog...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
Vintage "Pinus" Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
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
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Crystal
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Ice Glass Vases
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
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
Tapio Wirkkala / VASE "LICHEN" /"FINGER VASE" L Crystal Edition 3515 / Iittala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1949 and manufactured from 1950 to 1964.
This art piece, named ‘Lichen/Finger,’ was one of the pieces exhibited at the 1951 Milan Triennale.
The form, which resembles lon...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown 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
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / ASHTRAY "ICE BREAKER" 3318 / Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Manufactured from 1963 to 1974 and from 1986 to 1987.
This piece features a base approximately 30 mm thick, with icebergs and ice floes of various sizes floating on the sea surface, ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT 3235 / Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Manufactured between 1947 and 1949.
One of Tapio Wirkkala's earliest designs for IITTALA. This crystal-glass piece was made using the free-blown technique, which creates bubbles insi...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, 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 ...
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1970s German Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Wall Decoration by Tapio Wirkkala, Yearly Limited Edition 1971
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 8 Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Glass Art Pieces, Iittala 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
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
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
1960s Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Art Glass Egg Sculpture Italy
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
glass art egg designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini.
Includes original stand.
Signed Italy
2.75 tall x 2diameter, Base .25H x 1.5in diameter.
Original vintage unrestored condition....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
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
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
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Blown Glass, Murano 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
Tapio Wirkkala / VASE TW228 / Hopeakeskus / 1964
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
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 for Iittala 1970s Centerpiece
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
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
A Rare "Coreani" GLASS VASE by TAPIO WIRKKALA, VENINI MURANO, Italy, 1970
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in PARIS, FR
A large model of the "Coreani" vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Venini Murano, Italy 1970. This beautiful piece in blown glass in the tones of watery green and blue sky, is acid signed Venini...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown 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
Tapio Wirkkala Spiral Silver Dish model 143, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1973
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 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
Materials
Silver
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
Pair of Large Tapio Wirkkala Line-Engraved Art Pieces Model 3545, Iittala, 1950s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Tapio Wirkkala line-engraved art pieces model 3545. A bigger version of the smaller foal's leg (Varsanjalka in Finnish) vases. As Wirkkala was inspired by nature, these pie...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Brutalist Iittala Aslak Tea light Holder by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
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
xl 35cm colorful "FLOWER" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase, xxl version
Producer:
Rosenthal, Germany
Designer:
Tapio Wirkkala
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage Op Art vase was produced in the ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern 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
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
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
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala's TW 476 Bowl in Bronze
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific handmade Bronze bowl for Kultakeskus Oy.
These bowls are custom ordered and hand hammered to shape. An exceptional piece.
Executed in 1974.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Set of 8 Tapio Wirkkala Trumpet Candle Holders In Silver, Kultakeskus Oy, 1980s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 8 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, ...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Unusual Pair Danish Modern Candlesticks by Tapio Wirkkala . Original Purple
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Pair Danish Modern Candlesticks by Tapio Wirkkala . Original paint , finish / patina,, Retains original label. Great color and form.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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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