Gallery Linna Decorative Objects

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...

A set of four Finnish pewter wall candle sconces with angled side panels by A. Mykkänen, Taidetakomo Oy. Handcrafted in Helsinki, Finland circa 1930’s - 1940’s from high-quality soli...

This piece is made using a special glass developed by Iittala called “Q Colour,” which features a pastel-toned, semi-transparent blue glass that emits a unique glow when light passes...

The largest version of this famous form. Opaque white and clear glass. Measures: 35 cm. (13 3/4")

A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights). Both items are in beautiful original condition with nice vintage patinas. Alt...

Turtle Sculpture by Jon Stuart Anderson, signed and dated. This handsome miniature sculpture is by the renowned fimo sculptor Jon Stuart Anderson. It was owned by one person who had ...

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...

A beautiful example of Tapio Wirkkala's bird sculpture in solid brass. This minimalistic piece by Wirkkala, who started his career as a sculptor, objectifies his minimal organic appr...

François Collette or Colette (1936-2024, France) : "Stabile" Hand made and welded mobile sculpture made of chrome plated metal Signed "FC" and dated "75" (1975) Dimensions Height...

Manufactured between 1947 and 1949. One of Tapio Wirkkala's earliest designs for IITTALA. This crystal-glass piece was made using the free-blown technique, which creates bubbles insi...

Stylish crystal bud vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland. The petite and elegant shape looks stunning in any setting. Pairs beautifull...

Peter Bramhall glass Orb sculpture signed and dated. The clear glass orb has internal glass threads in aqua and blue tones.