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Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
1970s Tapio Wirkkala Set of 5 Niva Liquor Shot Glasses Iittala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Tapio Wirkkala Set of 5 Niva Liquor Shot Glasses Iittala Finland 2.75 h x 2.25 diameter Preowned vintage condition set of five Please see all images.
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Murano Venini Centerpiece / bowl "Inari" signed
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice murano glass work and gold leaf inclusions in this amazing Tapio Wirkkala centerpiece , signed dated 90.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Grey & white ceramic 1960s coffee & tea service by Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Splendid ceramic service with rare decoration, made in the 1950s and 1960s by Rosenthal based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala. The service is incomplete and consists of the following p...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Tapio Wirkkala Egg for Venini, 1968
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brussels, BE
Tapio Wirkkala Egg for Venini, 1968
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Scandinavian Modern Iittala Large Glass Fruit Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Modern Large Glass Fruit Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in the Ultima Thule line. The footed bowl has textured sides that reference the northern icy terrain of Scand...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of three of late mid century "paper bag" stoneware vases in beige / light brown by Tapio Wirkkala produced by Rosenthal Studio in Germany, 1970s. In good original condition....
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

7 DESSERT BOWLS iittala ultima thule tapio wirkkala 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Mannheim, DE
7 'Ultima Thule' dessert bowls designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in 1968. Dimensions in cm: Height 5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm. Dimensions in inches: Height 1.96", diameter 4.52"....
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1960s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Velvet Art Glass Vase "Jäkälä" model 3516, Iittala 1950s Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful art glass vase model 3516, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Iittala in Finland in the 1950s. In the manufacturing process the glass is blown in to a special...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

4 Iittala of Finland Aslak Tapio Wirkkala Old Fashion Glasses New in Box 60's VW
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of 4 original iittala of Finland Aslak 12 ounce old fashion tumbler glasses. and date from the 1960's. These are new old stock and have never been used. They come in the ori...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala 'Apple' Silver Dish with Birch Handles TW 58, Kultakeskus 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala dish model TW 58 in silver with black stained birch handles, made in the 1950s. This piece displays one of Wirkkala's many beautiful designs almost resembling a seashe...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Vase Model 3327, Iittala 1950s Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Line-engraved art glass vase model 3327, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Iittala in Finland in the 1950s. in the manufacturing process the glass is blown i...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Germany Studio Line Polygon White & Gold Serving Bowl
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
A multi-sided porcelain serving bowl in the Polygon pattern designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Germany's Studio Line collection. All white with gold edged sides.
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1970s German Minimalist Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Scandinavian Modern IIttala Set of 12 Fruit Bowls by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 12 Scandinavian Modern individual art glass dessert bowls by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in the Ultima Thule line. The bowls have textured sides that reference the northern icy...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Noir, 1960
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cylindrical black matte porcelain vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal/Siemens, with sublime relief of beaded pearls running down vertical lines, gives an impressi...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala, Leaf Serving Bowls In Silver & Teak, TW-85, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of leaf shaped silver bowls with teak handles, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy in Finland in the 1960s. A perfect display of Wirkkala i...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Hand Hammered Round Silver Bowl, Kultakeskus 1970
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio was always a hands on experience kind of designer. He always visited the work area of his objects and collaborated with the glass blowers or other handy and craftsmen that crea...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

4 Iittala of Finland Aslak Tapio Wirkkala Beer Glasses New in Box 60's VW Promo
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of 4 original iittala of Finland Aslak 14 1/2 ounce tall beer glasses. and date from the 1960's. These are new old stock and have never been u...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Vintage Cristal 1960s Vase Mod. 3586 by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage cristal vase mod. 3586 designed by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala. Good condition: alone slightly opaque at the edge.
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1960s Space Age Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Vase Kantarelli by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittalla, 1953
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Chanterelle vase was designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1947 for Iittalla in Finland. The ‘Kantarelli’ vase takes its name and shape from the chanterelle mushroom. It is one of the g...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Large Hand-Blown Glass Charger 1966 'Signed'
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Large hand-blown glass charger with mezza filigrana and white glass center by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano Italy, 1966 (signed on bottom “Venini Italia TW”). Tapio Wirkkala was one of the most important Finnish mid-century designers. He collaborated with Venini to make unique glass art pieces. Reference: Venini Catalogue...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

T. Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line Porcelain Noire, Six Person Mocha Service
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line porcelain noire, six person mocha service in black and white porcelain, modern design, fluted. Designed in 1962. Consisting of six mocha cups with saucers, sugar bowl, creamer and mocha jug...
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20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Tray Produced by Soinne et Kni in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare tray designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Soinne et Kni in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Birch, Laminate

Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Murano glass centerpiece/bowl "Coreano" 90
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great simple design bowl by the well known artis/ designer Tapio Wirkkala. made for Venini , dated 90, signed
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala, Set of Silver Pitchers and Cups, 18 Pieces, Finland 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Amarillo, TX
Tapio Wirkkala. Set of silver pitchers and cups, 18 pieces. Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna, Finland. Marked with makers mark, Finnish assay mark, 925H, Hämeenlinna town mark, ye...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala Set of Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Cups and a Pitcher
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Espoo, FI
Silver pitcher, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy, 1970s. Hand hammered silver. Marked and signed. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent w...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Sterling silver vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in PARIS, FR
This sterling silver vase, designed in 1954 by Tapio Wirkkala and executed by Kultakeskus Oy in 1959, stands out for its sleek and refined design. The vase features an oval shape wit...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano glass cup designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant half-lattimo filigree Murano glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. The base bears the engraved pointed signature "Venini Italia 82."
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Iittala, Finland Tapio Wirkkala Set of 8 Side Plates Mid Century Unused in Box
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Iittala, Finland. Set of eight art glass side plates. Mulitipupose. Perfect to use for salad, cocktail dessert, bread or hot plates. Unused and still in orig...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala, Rare "Piatto di tiapo", 1970
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Paris, FR
Tapio Wirkkala Very rare 'Piatto di tiapo' Plate, c. 1970 Venini, glass, cream and blue. Unique Exemplar. Signed : Venini and Wirkkala Measure: D : 49.5 cm (19.27") Overall very...
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1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Sterling silver bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in PARIS, FR
This bowl, designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1957 for Kultakeskus Oy, embodies the essence of Finnish design: sleek, elegant. Its fluid and minimalist shape, characteristic of Wirkkala's...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala, "Pavoni", 1989
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Paris, FR
Tapio Wirkkala 'Pavoni' Vase, c. 1989 Execution: Venini, blown glass, red and cream. Signed: Venini murano, incised signature. (Picture 3 & 4) H : 20 cm (7.9") Overall Very goo...
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1990s Finnish Post-Modern Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Tea Service for Hopeakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Amarillo, TX
Tapio Wirkkala. Coffee service TW 182-184, Finland, 1958, Hopeakeskus, copper, teak and inside silver plate. Measures: 5 D x 20.5 H in. 12.7 D x 52.07 H cm. Coffee pot, ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper, Silver Plate

Tapio Wirkkala Copper and Silver Coffee Set
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A solid copper coffee set including coffee pot, creamer, sugar pot, and very hard to find solid copper serving tray. Lined in silver, these sets wer...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper

Tapio Wirkkala, "Tiima", set of 4 champagne glasses for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 4 champagne glasses, "Tiima", designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1958. Produced by Iittala from 1958-1973. Comes in original box. Never used. 3 sets available as this is posted.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Carving Knife by Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A carving knife in brushed steel having a stained oak handle attached to the blade by wooden pegs. A silver tag on the handle documents the materials came from the Swedish ship...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Steel

Tapio Wirkkala Silver Punch Set
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful solid silver Pitcher and cups by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus, Oy. Created by a single craftsperson from start to finish.
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl TW491
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very nice and rather large solid bronze bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, ca. 1974 Sculpted and hand turned with applied bronze feet. Stamped to bottom .
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Tapio Wirkkala serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Tapio Wirkkala serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 117 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, and Timo Sarpaneva. Prices for Tapio Wirkkala serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $95 and can go as high as $22,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,603.

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