Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
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, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
Two Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Glass Art Pieces Model 3561, Iittala, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two Tapio Wirkkala Tulip art objects / vases model 3561 for Iittala. As Wirkkala was inspired by nature, these pieces were no exception and he drew his inspiration from emerging tuli...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Vase Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Attributable, in Blown Lattimio Murano Glass, Set
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately
Midcentury set of two vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini attributable in blown Lattimio Murano glass.
About Tapio Wirkkala:
Designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkk...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool pair of bisque porcelain "pop art" can & paper bag vases by Tapio Wirkkala for the Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter" series, circa 1980s. The vases are in very good vi...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Ittala, 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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Art 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 Vases and Vessels
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,377 Sale Price
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Transparent Finnish glass vase by TAPIO WIRKKALA
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Transparent Finnish Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
This Finnish glass vase, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, is a transparent piece with an irregular rectangular shape. Its outer surface fe...
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20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
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Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 2 Abstract Op Art Vase Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1980s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase set of 2
Producer:
Rosenthal, Germany
Designer:
Tapio Wirkkala
Decade:
1980s
This original vintage Op Art vase ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Large Iittala Glass Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sharon, CT
The largest version of this famous form. Opaque white and clear glass. Measures: 35 cm. (13 3/4")
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1954
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
A vintage art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1950s. Mold blown crystal clear glass wi...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
A blue and clear glass vase. by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Francisco, CA
A blue and clear glass vase. Signed Tapio Wirkkala -3581. In production from 1960 to 1970.
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown 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 Vases and Vessels
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Glass
"Avena" Ice Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous "Avena" ice glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks, signed and numbered on th...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Scandinavian Midcentury Design, "Kantarelli", Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, one of the most famous designers in Scandinavia. The vase is signed. It is hand blown. This is the small vase of the group "Kantarelli". The vase is produced ...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Pinja Crystal Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, 1988
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Pinja Crystal Vase
Tapio Wirkkala
Iittala, Finland, 1988
Signed and Dated on the bottom
"Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a l...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cut Glass
Bolle Vase in Straw-Yellow and Grass Green by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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 Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Glass Vase Sointu by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand blown midcentury clear vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1960s for Iittala.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Finnish design. Clear art glass vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Finnish design.
Clear art glass vase with engraved decoration in the form of stripes.
Signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala.
Measures : 10,5 cm.
In perfect con...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Set of Vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Attributable in Blown Black Murano Glass
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately
Mid-Century Modern set vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini attributable in blown black Murano glass.
About:
Designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkkala, these bottles...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
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Crystal
Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian manufacturer Venini. The designer's signature is clearly visible on the bottom.
The vase has a very simple...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$1,711 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Clear Art Glass Vase with Engraved Decoration, 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in København, Copenhagen
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Finnish Tapio Wirkkala glass vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Finnish Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
This Finnish glass vase, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, features a translucent olive green color. Its design is characterized by a wide, domed base ...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass bottle designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Venini.
Signed and with original label.
Biography
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) became famous in the early 1950s, Followi...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Lapponi series vases in Murano glass, Tapio Wirkkala for Venini.
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of cylindrical vases belonging to the "Lapponi" series in smoked Murano glass with incalmo-joined red glass neck, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. The base bears the point...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
21st Century Bolle Vase in Amber Yellow/Apple Green/Violet by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in murano, IT
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 Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Bolle Collection by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 1966
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Set Vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini attributable in blown Lattimio Murano Glass
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately
Mid Century set of two Vases Tapio Wirkkala for Venini attributable in blown Lattimio Murano Glass ,
Designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkkala, these bottles...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Vase Model Kantarelli, Produced by Iittala in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Kantarelli glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Vases Kantarelli Produced by Iittala in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of Kantarelli glass vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Vase Produced by Iittala in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Pollo Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
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Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Blown and Frosted Glass Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
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Tapio Wirkkala Blown and Frosted Glass Vase
Beautiful Vase from the fifties, with an innovative shape and modernist colors where red predominates but I cut it with that light blue th...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Tapio Wirkkala vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 83 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels by Timo Sarpaneva, Alvar Aalto, and Nuutajärvi Notsjõ. Prices for Tapio Wirkkala vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $131 and can go as high as $6,469, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.
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