Gallery Linna Vases and Vessels

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

This acrylic cube-shaped hourglass was created in 1980 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Mannerheim Child Welfare Association. In Finnish, ‘Hetkinen Lapselle’ means ‘Time fo...

AMBIANIC presents 1970s Scandinavian Iittala Crystal Vase Art Glass Tapio Wirkkala Finland IIttala Pinus Pattern Glass Ice Vase.   6.5 x 4.5 x 4 d Preowned vi...

Venini glass vase with straight body and funnel shaped neck in black, red, apple green, sapphire and crystal designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991. Perfect for indoor home decor as cont...

The skirt of a dancer. A Nordic blossom moving in the wind. The colours of these works chase, touch and sometimes merge on the waves created by the breath of a master glassmiths. Wit...

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 ...

Glass vases model Orchid designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.