Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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
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 Bowls
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Silver
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 Bowls
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Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / SALT BOWL 3269 / Iittala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
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...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
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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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Art Glass, Murano Glass
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 Bowls
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Birch, Teak
Wirkkala Bowl - Revontulet - An Icon of Scandinavian Design, Finland 1960
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Herentals, BE
This breathtaking glass bowl – Revontulet or Northern Lights, designed by the legendary Tapio Wirkkala, exudes a timeless elegance that fits perfectly into any interior style. Wirkka...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Glass
iconic tapio wirkkala rythmic wood leaf
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful art object by the master of design. who ever saw the book tapio wirkkala will know, what i mean. and if you see a picture of him you will be as amused as i was. he designed...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Plywood
Scandinatian Modern Brutalist Iittala Aslak Vessel Tapio Wirkkala Finland 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Tapio Wirkkala designed the ASLAK heavy Glass Bowl/Ashtray was produced by Iittala in the 1970s. This one designed with a map of Europe prominently displayed, in relief on the base, ...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Art Glass
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
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 Bowls
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Art Glass
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
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 Bowls
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Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Sizeable Bowl, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Ittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable cut and polished glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Iittala, Finland, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Glass
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 Bowls
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Art Glass
Iittala Iceblock Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala 1951
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Iittala Iceblock Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala 1951
Rare art glass bowl “Jäänsärö” (ice block or iceberg), designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the Iittala glassworks in 1951. Mold-blown and ham...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Art Glass
Massive Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Massive Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951
Large bowl “Kalvolan kanto” (tree stump), designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the Iittala glassworks in 1951. Mo...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Art Glass
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl 'Sulka' by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl 'Sulka' by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
A large vintage art glass bowl 'Sulka' (feather) designed by Tapio Wirkkala...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Art Glass
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 Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
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 Bowls
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Art Glass
Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951
A vintage 'Kalvolan kanto' (stump of a tree) bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1951. Mold b...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
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 Bowls
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Crystal
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 Bowls
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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 Bowls
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Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Lead Crystal Glass Bowl with Incised Geometric Design
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Bowls
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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 Bowls
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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 Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown 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 Bowls
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Glass
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 Bowls
Materials
Silver
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / SALT BOWL 3269 / Iittala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set Of Three Different Size Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowls, Kultakeskus Oy 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items for Kultakeskus OY. Materials ranged from silver to bronze and other metals. This particular model was introduced in 1971 in a number ...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Bronze
SIlver Tapio Wirkkala bowl TW 282
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful handmade to order solid silver bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus .
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
1960's Large Scandinavian Stellaria Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wayne, NJ
A gorgeous textured glass bowl from the "Stellaria" series by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland. Modeled #3450 and featuring Tapio's Classic "i...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Bronze bowls by Tapio Wirkkala Models 446-448, Kultakeskus 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items fo Kultakeskus OY. Materials ranged from silver to bronze and other metals.
This particular model was introduced in 1971 in a number of different sizes ranging from 160-290 mm. 48 pieces of these were given in 1978 World Champions sky competition in Lahti, Finland.
This was also officially introduced in an exhibition in London in 1972.
This design is of course very functional as well, since these bowls can be used for a variety of reasons, such as fruit bowls and so on.
These 2 pieces came from the same household, so they sustain similar patina, since they aged in the same surroundings.
The measures 25x8 cm are for the bigger bowl.. The smaller one is 16x7 cm.
The bigger bowl has beautiful darker beauty marks or vintage spots 🙂 that only come with age and use, refer to pictures please.
Rarely does a designer command such an expansive talent and career as Wirkkala did. Inspired by nature and armed with exceptional understanding of geomety and ratios, his designs literally shaped much of our daily lives.
Designs ranging from daily items such as money...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Bronze
'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 Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Art Glass Vide-Poche Dish by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, circa 1970s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern large blown glass dish with abstract design. The square dish is comprised of heavyset glass with sculptural pointed corners and a faceted base with ice glass or ic...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Leaf "Lehti" Bowl Collection - Includes 3 Finland 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite collection features three art glass leaf bowls by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, created for Iittala—a testament to mid-century Scandinavian artistry. Each ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Finland circa 1970 glass with bubbles bowl.
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Tapio Wirkkala finland blue and green glass circa 1970 bowl with bubbles.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Murano glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the fine Italian manufacturer Venini in the 1980s.
The vase is part of the "Coreani" series.
The workmanship is particular, in tran...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
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Murano Glass
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 Bowls
Materials
Silver
Handmade Bowls
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
beautiful hand made on order bowls by tapio wirkkala for kultakeskus oy. bowls are stamped with makers maker and in good condition.
located in hamburg.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Decorative Bowls
Tapio Wirkkala decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Tapio Wirkkala decorative bowls 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 bowls, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative bowls by Tapio Wirkkala were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative bowls by Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, and Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg. Prices for Tapio Wirkkala decorative bowls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $95 and can go as high as $5,195, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,669.
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