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Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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
"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 t...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Glass

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown A compete set of moldblown crystal Art Object / Vase with vertical cut lines, model 3523. Designed in 194...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Crystal

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Three Line Cut Crystal Art vases Kantarelli
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown "Kantarelli" A complete set of all sizes – turned mold-blown crystal – Artobject “Kantarelli” or “Chanta...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Crystal

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

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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

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Blown and Frosted Glass Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
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

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Art 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

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Porcelain

Signed Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Avena" Vase For Iittala, Finland c.1970s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
For sale is a Mid-Century Art Glass “Avena" Vase (model 3429) designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, circa the 1970s. In good vintage condition with the only issues of not...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Andernach, DE
Design vintage classic by Tapio for the ''Studio-Line'' Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one an original of the time, 1977 approx.. It comes with...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Porcelain

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale vase from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Three Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown A complete set of all sizes – turned mold-blown crystal – Artobject “Varsanjalka” or “Foals Foot” with ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Crystal

Tapio Wirkkala, Sizeable Vase, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable cut and polished glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Iittala, Finland, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase "Inari" Glass Dish Model No. 3411 for Iittala Oy
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase "Inari" Glass Dish Model No. 3411 for Iittala Oy. The Impressive Mid-Century still-molded vase was cast in clear glass by Finnish artist and designer, Tapio Wi...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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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 Vases

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Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Green Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a renowned Finnish designer and sculptor known for his contributions to the world of design, particularly in glass and ceramic works. Tapio Wirkkala ...
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1990s Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Blown 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 Vases

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Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala red Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a renowned Finnish designer and sculptor known for his contributions to the world of design, particularly in glass and ceramic works. Tapio Wirkkala ...
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1990s Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Blown Glass

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Andernach, DE
Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one, 1977 approx.. It comes with a roughly textured brown paper bag finish and a grey inner. The black vase is a real rarity indeed in this size and colour. It is all black porcelain: the outer matte deep black, the inner glossy, production 1977-1980s approx.. Black model #: 3581/22. Lovely set in great condition. Dimensions small brown vase...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Porcelain

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

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Art Glass

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

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Art Glass

Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968 A rare vase of the Lapponi (laplanders) series designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Thin red and smoke grey glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Art Glass, Murano 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

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Brown Porcelain by Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This early brown paper bag shaped vase of the "Do not litter" collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-line is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. It was ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Porcelain

Beautiful vase in glass and silver by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Tapio Wirkkala Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a versatile design genius, and is widely regarded as a leading figure in the modern Finnish art industry. Wirkkala's extensive contribu...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Art Glass

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

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Ceramic

Beautiful candel-holder in glass #3412 by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1957-71
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Tapio Wirkkala Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a versatile design genius, and is widely regarded as a leading figure in the modern Finnish art industry. Wirkkala's extensive contribu...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Finnish design. Clear art glass vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

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Art 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 Vases

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Ceramic

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 Vases

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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 Vases

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Art Glass

ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Vases

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Porcelain

Early Tapio Wirkkala "Winter Journey" Tall White Porcelain Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rut Bryk, Rosenthal
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Tapio Wirkkala, Rut Bryk "Winterreise" White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Circa 1980. Featuring a flared polygonal column form on 3.75D base with winter landscape Black line d...
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1980s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
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 Vases

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Ovalis Glass Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tapio Wirkkala Ovalis 3036 vase for Iittala, Finland. A little later production as it is stamped on underside.  
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Ittala, Finland, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Blown Glass

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967 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

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Art Glass

Vase 'Niva' by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland 1970s
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase 'Niva' by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland 1970s A vintage 'Niva' (Rushing stream) vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1973. Mold blown crystal clear g...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Art Glass

Pavoni by Tapio Wirkkala – High blown Murano glass vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pavoni by Tapio Wirkkala – High blown Murano glass vase Pavoni by Tapio Wirkkala, high blown Murano glass vase. Vase with an oval cross section. Decor in filigrana over red glass. A ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 2 Floral Vases Tapio Wirkkala Polygon Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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

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Porcelain

Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala Glass Vase, Model Number 3429, 1970's
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala glass vase, Model Number 3429. 1970's.
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Wide Mouth Vase, Western Germany, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany Wide mouthed vase in white porcelain, ribbed rim, hand painted with fine thin gold lines. Very good used conditi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Porcelain

Venini Art Glass Vase 'Bolle' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini art glass vase 'Bolle' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966 A vintage art glass vase of the 'Bolle' series. Thin mouthblown grey and aquamarine glass fused in incalmo technique. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in the 1970s. Venini model number 503.01. Signed with incised signature 'venini italia tw' on the base. In 1921 Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin founded a company that would become world famous. Under the artistic directions of Vittorio Zecchin the Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. become the whiz kid of the golden 1920s. Over the decades, countless world-renowned artists like Napoleone Martinuzzi, Carlo Scarpa, Tomaso Buzzi, Fulvio Bianconi, Tuni Zuccheri, Thomas Stearns...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Bolle" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Montreal, QC
Venini Murano glass "Bolle" Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala, features in segments decorated in lime green dark red and light blue hues. Signed along the underside 'Venini Italia".
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 'Coreani' Vases, circa 1970s
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
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

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Murano 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

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Art Glass

Vintage Murano Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Art glass vase 'Bolle' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini A vintage art glass vase of the 'Bolle' series. Thin mouth blown stra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line Matte White Vase
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tall cylinder shaped white porcelain vase with flared opening . Designed 1970 by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line . Tactile ‘Drops’ designed on its exterior . Matte finish ex...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Porcelain

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 Vases

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Art 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 Vases

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Crystal

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

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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 Vases

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Glass

Venini Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art glass vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966 A vintage art glass vase of the 'Bolle' series. Thin mouthblown straw and applegreen glass fused in incalmo technique. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in 1981. Venini model number 503.02. Signed with incised signature 'venini italia tw 81' on the base. In 1921 Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin founded a company that would become world famous. Under the artistic directions of Vittorio Zecchin the Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. become the whiz kid of the golden 1920s. Over the decades, countless world-renowned artists like Napoleone Martinuzzi, Carlo Scarpa, Tomaso Buzzi, Fulvio Bianconi, Tuni Zuccheri, Thomas Stearns...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Crystal line cut sculptures Handblown ca 1955
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Crystal line cut sculptures Handblown ca 1955 Two turned mold-blown crystal Art-object with vertical cut lines. Th...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Crystal

Venini Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art glass vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano A vintage art glass vase of the 'Bolle' series. Thin mouthblown grey and amethyst glass fused in incalmo technique. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in 1997. Venini model number 502.02. Signed with incised signature 'venini 97 tw' on the base. In 1921 Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin founded a company that would become world famous. Under the artistic directions of Vittorio Zecchin the Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. become the whiz kid of the golden 1920s. Over the decades, countless world-renowned artists like Napoleone Martinuzzi, Carlo Scarpa, Tomaso Buzzi, Fulvio Bianconi, Tuni Zuccheri, Thomas Stearns...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Crystal Line Cut Art-Objects Handblown
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala - A set of both sizes crystal art-object, model 3545 - Iittala Finland 1957 & 1958. Two turned mold-blown crystal art-objects with spiraled cut lines. These art-obj...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Crystal

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

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Littala 1970's 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 Vases

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase in Silver & Teak, Model Lekkie, Finland 1960s.
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berlin, DE
Tapio Wirkkala, 925 silver & teak vase, model TW 228. Excellent condition.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Vases

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Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Tapio Wirkkala vases 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, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 82 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases 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 by Timo Sarpaneva, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, and Alvar Aalto. Prices for Tapio Wirkkala vases 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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