Tapio Wirkkala Furniture

Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as the in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux Oy of Finland with the same scrupulous attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship as the original. Executed in polished brass and black or white painted shade. A highly adjustable lamp, the shade rotates up and down while the arm upon which it is mounted can be raised , lowered, rotated, moved forward and backwards as well as up and down the fixed brass pole, changing the height and depth dimensions accordingly. Note: height with shade positioned as pictured is 53 inches, can extend up to 61 inches tall. Width as pictured is 28 inches, can extend to a max of 36 inches wide. Base diameter is 7.5 inches. Shade diameter max 6.75 inches. Shade height is 12 inches. Price is per item. 4 black and 2 white in stock. Available in unlimited quantities. Out of stock lead time 10-12 weeks or more. Please note in-stock availability subject to change. For time sensitive orders, please contact us prior to purchasing. The internationally recognized artist Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) is one of the leading figures and most respected designers of the Finnish modern art...

A beautiful decorative dish in silver, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy in the 1970s Finland. This piece is documented in Tapio Wirkkala's book and the m...

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...

Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as the in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux Oy of Finland with the same scrupulous attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship as the original. Executed in polished brass and white or black painted shade. A highly adjustable lamp, the shade rotates up and down while the arm upon which it is mounted can be raised , lowered, rotated, moved forward and backwards as well as up and down the fixed brass pole, changing the height and depth dimensions accordingly. Note: height with shade positioned as pictured is 53 inches, can extend up to 61 inches tall. Width as pictured is 28 inches, can extend to a max of 36 inches wide. Base diameter is 7.5 inches. Shade diameter max 6.75 inches. Shade height is 12 inches. Price is per item. 4 black and 2 white in stock. Available in unlimited quantities. Out of stock lead time 10-12 weeks or more. Please note in-stock availability subject to change. For time sensitive orders, please contact us prior to purchasing. The internationally recognized artist Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) is one of the leading figures and most respected designers of the Finnish modern art...

Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala glass vase, Model Number 3429. 1970's.

Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Finland Set of 4 Martini Cocktail Glasses Design Tapio Wirkkala 1952 4.5 diameter x 6.25 tall An elegant silhouette is...

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art Bowls Handblown Two line cut, chair worked crystal art-object, Model 3342, expertly designed by the renowned Tapio Wirkk...

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 ...

Tapio Wirkkala serving dish in silver with wooden handles, made in the 1950s. This piece displays one of Wirkkala's many beautiful designs almost resembling a seashell. The bottom of...

wonderful art object by the master of design. who ever saw the book tapio wirkkala will know, what i mean. and if you see a picture of him you will be as amused as i was. he designed...

A rare capital “Coreano” Artglass-object, model 504.4 in freeblown applegreen and turquoise glass. Designed in 1966 and handmade by the craftsman of the Venini glassworks on the Isl...

This vintage set of 3 complete ceramic crushed bags of white porcelain were manufactured by Rosenthal and designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1970s. They are called " The do not litter...

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...

Set of two solid glass candlestick holders from the 'Ultima Thule' collection by iconic Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala. Classic icy drip detail that Wirkkala is known for. Excellen...

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 ...

A set of 8 "highball" or "beer" glasses designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. The glass pattern is called Ultima Thule. "The Iittala Ultima Thule...

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...

TAPIO WIRKKALA - IITTALA - Design No. 3317 - Mid Century Scandinavian sculptural pink glass / crystal bowl with indented rim - signed on the side (as photographed) - Finland - circa ...

1970s Tapio Wirkkala Set of 6 Niva Liquor Shot Glasses Iittala Finland 2.75 h x 2.13 diameter Preowned vintage condition Please see all images.

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art Objects Handblown Two freeblown crystal, line-cut art-objects, model 3132. Designed by Finnish artist Tapio Wirkkala in ...

Vintage Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1954 A large vintage art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in ...

1970s Iittala Stellaria Votive Candle Holder Art Glass by Tapio Wirkkala Finland Crystal icicle art glass Selling as a pair 4.25 diameter x 2.63 h Preowned original vintage condi...

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany Wide mouthed vase in white porcelain, ribbed rim, hand painted with fine thin gold lines. Very good used conditi...

The “Crane” is evidence why Tapio Wirkkala can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. He was a versatile designer and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries. Wirkkala’s far-reaching career spanned multiple fields, from furniture design to sculpture and other art objects, and this can be clearly traced in this floor lamp. It functions as an art object just as much as a utilitarian lamp. With its slender shape and a brass and black lacquered body, this lamp is a great modernist piece that stands out in any space. The ingenious structure allows the height to be adjustable, and the design customizable. The main design elements are placed around the main functional parts, namely the shade, the adjusting rod, and the base. The sculptural brass rods cross each other similarly to a crane, and inspired the nickname of this model. The black lacquered conical shade and base, as well as the spherical counterweight stand out against the bright brass and add a modern edge to the design. The shade is lacquered white inside, creating a pleasant effect when the lamp is lit. Idman’s label engraved on the brass handle. Idman produced the models of some of the most renowned Finnish lighting designers of the time, including Tapio Wirkkala, Mauri Almari and Maria Lindeman. Unlike other aesthetic movements, Mid-Century Modern design was streamlined, while highlighting the materials used. The vibe of this “Crane” floor lamp is fresh, retro-tinged, and completely alluring with its dedication to quality and practicality wrapped up in beautiful design that will never go out of style. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass has a beautiful patina. Dimensions: 26.37 in W x 7.08 in D x 51.39 in H (height is adjustable) 67 cm W x 18 cm D x 128 cm H (height is adjustable) Literature: Tuula Sakalari, Katri Lehtova, Werner Söderström, “Suomalaisia Tuolej”, Osakeyhtio, Helsinki, 2012, pp. 96 & 97 About the designer: 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. He was a versatile designer and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries: he worked on everything from refrigerators to banknotes and from furniture to striking jewels. The most important materials for Wirkkala were wood and glass – he never ceased to explore the possibilities they offer. 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. Many of his glass works for Iittala were also awarded later in the 1950s at the Milan Triennial. In the years 1951-1954, Wirkkala worked as the artistic director of Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design. In 1955, he received a Pro Finlandia medal and in 1972 the Academy of Finland's honorary title of academician. The first mass-production glassware range designed by Wirkkala was the Tapio series launched in 1954. The popular Ultima Thule glassware range, created in 1968, was based on the so-called ice glass technique, and the designer himself was involved in developing it at the Iittala glass factory. Wirkkala also received important commissions from abroad: in the mid-1960s he started to design glass objects for Venini Glassworks in Italy, where he created the Bolle bottles for the Venice Biennale collection in 1966. One of Wirkkala’s most significant commissions abroad was the work at the Rosenthal porcelain factory in Germany: he worked as a freelance designer for Rosenthal for almost 30 years, and the most influential result was the Paper Bag vase (1977), still today one of Rosenthal’s best-selling products. 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. 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 abstractionism and gave Finnish sculpture...

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".

Tapio Wirkkala Model K10-11 Floor / Table Lamp, made by Idman, Finland in the 1950s. Black enamelled metal conical shade with pierced detail on brass adjustable stand with cantilev...

Tapio Wirkkala coffee table for Asko (Finland) – Created by Wirkkala in the early 60s, it is the most iconic of its tables with its 3 marquetry inserts: the emblematic leaf and the 2...

Rare Kantarelli glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland.

Crystal centerpiece designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s. Central part with "ice" effect. In excellent conditions.

Vintage dish plate in black porcelain designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie with shiny and matte tone-on-tone dec...

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...

A vintage transparent glass egg with a gold leaf yoke. Tapio Wirkkala was well know by Venini since the 1950s due to Wirkkala's inclusion in the Venice Biennale's, Wirkkala joined Venini in 1964, the egg was designed in 1968 and manufactured until sometime after this date. The egg was illustrated in the 1969 Venini catalog, page 16...

Gorgeous freeform crystal iceberg ashtray / catch all by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and meas...

A special piece of history, this very early and raw prototype of the well known Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird paperweights, is a holy grail for any Wirkk...

A tall, ovoid shaped white porcelain vase designed in 1970 by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line ‘Drops’ pattern as the tactile design on its exterior has raised dots, like rai...

A vintage "Lunaria" bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1972. Marked with incised signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA 3449' on the rim. Iittala model number 3449. An auth...

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 ...

Tapio Wirkkala, 925 silver & teak vase, model TW 228. Excellent condition.

About the designer: Tapio Wirkkala has been awarded a great number of Triennale awards, gold medals and special recognitions. He is internationally acclaimed and has used a number of...

Tapio Wirkkala was considered the pioneer of modern Finnish industrial art. Internationally recognized for his glass designs, Wirkkala’s greatest inspiration always came from his native Finland. Wirkkala defied the rules of glassblowing with his iconic Ultima Thule...

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Crystal line cut sculptures Handblown ca 1955 Two turned mold-blown crystal Art-object with vertical cut lines. Th...

Rare leaf inlay coffee table, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Asko, Finland, 1950s, branded Walnut with birch inlays, on adju...

Set of four stackable model Nikke chairs by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko from the 1950s. Teak with metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent w...

Tapio Wirkkala, Two glass-objects, model 3587 & 3589, Iittala, Finland, circa 1965 Two turned mold-blown, cased blue and clear glass Art-objects. These Art-objects are model 3587 ...

Crystal, line cut leaf bowl by Finnish artist and designer Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Wirkkala’s themes often come from nature, like leaves, water, or ...

Article: Op Art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Tapio Wirkkala Decade: 1980s This original vintage Op Art vase ...

Rare large paper bag vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany 1977. This vase is made of porcelain (stoneware) and looks like a paper bag. The vase is m...

Tapio Wirkkalas playful ceramic paper bag vase in Kraft brown color. Original 1970s edition.

Tapio Wirkkala K11-16 desk or table light, fully adjustable, designed 1954 and made by Idman, Finland Brass, leather and enamelled steel There are two lamps available - the pri...

Crystal centerpiece designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1970s. Central part with "ice" effect. In excellent conditions.

A side chair with a warm-toned undulating laminated teak seat on a chromed steel base.

Tapio Wirkkala, "Triennaali" pendant, model K2-40, Idman / Ittala, 1960s Artist Tapio Wirkkala (1915 Hanko, Finland - 1985 Helsinki, Finland) A giant of Finnish design, Wirkkala was...

Centerpiece, fruit bowl, plate in black porcelain, vintage modernism, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie “Porcelaine Noire” serie...

Rosenthal tea sets made of porcelain designed by Tapio Wirkkala represent the best combination of modern and traditional design. Created in 1969, Ros...

A vase, a bottle. Red and sheer straw yellow. Two distinct spaces of colour created by Tapio Wirkkala that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by which two pi...

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...

A vase turns into a graceful bottle. Grey meets Amethyst. Two distinct spaces of colour created by Tapio Wirkkala that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by ...

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 ...