Finnish Decorative Objects

A finely hand-carved burlwood bowl crafted in Finland during the 1960s. Shaped from a single natural burl, the piece displays remarkable skill and sensitivity to the material. The sc...

A set of 6 'Festivo' glass candle holders. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva 1967 and made by Iittala in Finland, 1970s. Great condition. Signed 'TS' underneath. Height: 8,3 - 18,5 cm D...

Tamara Aladin (1932-2019) for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Art glass vase in turquoise. Model 1440. 1960s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 16.0 cm x D 6.0 cm.

A beautiful decorative dish in silver, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy in 1973 Finland. This piece is documented in Tapio Wirkkala's book and the model ...

Pair of Art Deco silver plated metal candelabra by Paavo Tynell. Model 8026. Made in Finland by Taito in the 1930s. Manufacturer's stamp on both. Literature: OY Taito AB catalo...

Nice center bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Ittala. Clear glass with textured ice surface. Original clean and undamaged condition, unsigned.     

KF1 was designed in 1957 and manufactured from 1958 to 1962. A geometric-shaped appetiser dish. One of Kai Franck's masterpieces, combining structural beauty with functional elegance...

Finnish candle holder, Early 20th Century. Copper. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.

A rare large example designed by the Finnish female artist Friedl Holzer Kjellberg using an 18th century Chinese decorating technique. Small incisions are made in the porcelain that creates a transparent and delicate pattern. Incised on base; Arabia F...

Art Glass Vase Serpente by Gunnel Nyman for Nuutajarvi Notsio A magnificent 'Serpente' art glass vase designed by Gunnel Nyman in the late 1940s and manufactured by Nuutajarvi Notsj...

Candlesticks by Tauno Wirkkala for Humppila.

Raija Uosikkinen "Zodiak" Box by Arabia Finland - ca 1980's. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.

Beautiful Finnish Art Deco -style brass candle sconce model 1100 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from the 1920s/1930s. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.

Tamara Aladin (1932-2019) for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Art glass vase in turquoise. Model 1365. 1960s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 16.0 cm x D 7.0 cm.

An impeccably crafted sculptural small bowl having a bold asymmetrical form and rendered in warmly patinated copper.

Large Pinja Crystal Vase Tapio Wirkkala Iittala, Finland, 1988 Signed and Dated on the bottom "Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a l...

Art Glass Vase with Sodium Bubbles Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1940s A rare art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1940s. Free blown crystal clear gl...

Rare Paavo Tynell cup made in solid brass, model 13 for Taito. Paavo Tynell made a range of cup and decoration object, this one is one of the most elegant and rarest of all. Tynell m...

Decorative crystal glass vase by Ittala, Finland. The vase is called the orchid and was designed by Timo Sarpaneva, circa 1950. This vase was produced circa 2000.

Tapio Wirkkala is one of the pioneers of modern design in Finnish precious metals as well as glass design. Together with Bertel gardberg, he laid the foundations of modern design 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 ...

Set of five vintage red enameled metal nesting bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel (ca. 1950s, Finland). All five show light rim/edge enamel losses, and the smaller two bowls have more significant patches of enamel loss. Remains a wonderful and complete set of Finnish enamel...

5 pcs of Birgitta Ara's bronze sculptures. All in good condition. There is an autograph and numbering on the bottom of every sculpture. Numberings are: 15/100, 18/100, 19/100, 40/100...

Very nice and rare tall blown glass vase , made for Little and designed Tapio WIRKKALA , Finland . The vase is almost circular widest is 2.5 base. Signed diamond point Tapio WIRKKALA...

Rare brass candelabra model 1503 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1940s. Solid Brass. Measurements: width 40.5 cm, depth 15 cm (bottom dia...

A striking and rare Flemish frame dating from circa 1800–1820, crafted in genuine tortoiseshell with richly saturated red and black coloring. The natural marbling of the shell gives ...

Laila Pullinen, sculpture/medal, bronze, signed LP, numbered 3898. "The three faces of misery", 9,5 x 9,5 x 9,5 cm.

Arabia Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Vase A timeless mid-century modern vase with relief floral pattern from Arabia Finland, designed by Gunvor Olin-Grönq...

A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist for Arabia, Finland, 1960s. Great condition. Incised signature "AIJ", "ARABIA", and "FINLAN...

Clear glass sculpture made probably in nord Europe, possibly Finland . This notable glass centerpieces with smooth corners parallelepiped shape, and half spheres on one side made...

Beautiful set of decorative large glass vases / bottles designed by Helena Tynell (1918 – 2016) in 1970’s for the Finnish Riihimäen glassworks. Measurements for individual bottle...

Arabia, Finland. Art Deco vase in glazed faience. Beautiful marbled glaze. 1920/30s. Measures: 11 x 10.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

A petite 'Savoy' vase from Alvar Aalto’s collection of blown glass vases for Iittala of Finland. This design has four irregular lobes with undulating sides that make this vase perfec...

Set of three decorative wood dishes by designer Martti Hyppanen. Made in Finland. Two dishes in sculpted solid wood, one dish in sculpted plywood. Marked accordingly. Mea...

Raija Uosikkinen Decorative Plate for Arabia of Finland, 1981. Retains the original box.

Six two ring Festivo candlesticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva for IITTALA, made in Finland. The candlesticks were designed in 1966 and are still produced today. The candlesticks are ...

Vintage Finnish warm brown, clear solid base glass vase designed by Tamara Aladin or Aimo Okkolin for Riihimaen Lasi in the early 1970s. Signed and numbered under base. Beautiful vi...

1960s Scandinavian Modern blue-tinted art glass decorative bowl by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland By: Timo Sarpaneva Material: glass, art glass Technique: molded, pressed, hand-crafted Dim...

Paavo Tynell bowl made in solid brass by Taito oy during the 40's in finland. The bowl is made in solid brass with decoration carving. The bowl is in really overhall condition and is stamp by TAITO. Paavo Tynell is one of the leading designer of its time and insipred many other scandinavian designer such as Alvar Aalto, Axel Einar Hjorth, Hans Agne Jakobsson or Josef Franck.

Beautiful small art glass bowl by Kaj Franck. Signature to the underside. Excellent condition.

A stunning collection of three Scandinavian uranium glass 'Aurinkopullo' (or Sun Bottle) decorative vases. Made by Riihimaki (also known as Riihimaen Lasi O...

Impressive set of three decorative objects design by Paavo Tynell and produced in the 40's by TAITO OY. The three cups are made in fine layers of brass with decorative details on eac...

Hand woven basket or serving tray made in Finland during the 1950-60s. Hand made from cane. Very good vintage condition with few signs of age related wear and patina. Dimensions: W....

Arabia, Finland. Art Deco bowl in glazed faience. Beautiful marbled glaze. 1920s/30s. Measures: 27 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Exceptional and beautiful large platter designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand in limited edition, number 294/500. Decor with apples, plums and bunches of grapes. Birger Kaipiainen has been called "the master of ceramics" and "the undisputed ruler of decorative art". Highlights of iridescent glaze. The platter is in mint condition. No sign of use. Birger Kaipiainen began his career at the Arabia Art Department in 1937 and quickly found his own way to make art. The soon-to-begin Winter War and several losses in his personal life cast a dark shadow over the beginning of his artistic career, and this manifested as sadness and longing in his early works. They are dominated by ethereal, fairy-tale-like characters depicted in pastel tones, with references to early Italian Renaissance and longing for a more beautiful world. Kaipiainen graduated from the School of Arts & Crafts (later known as the Aalto School of Arts of Helsinki). After graduation he went to work for Finnish ceramics...

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Vase by Kai Blomqvist Kumela Finland 1970s The vase is signed on the bottom. Signs of Kumela sticker on top is still visible.

Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto Additional Information: Material: Glass blown in wooden mould Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Finland Signed Alvar Aalto 3030...

A blue-coloured glass vase designed and produced by Sirkku Kumela, Finland, c. 1960s.

Renowned Finnish glass artist Oiva Toikka designed whippoorwill or willow duck with bands of olive green stripes running around an otherwise transparent body. In fine used condition....

Large and rare hand-blown glass bowl from the Iglu art glass series by Finnish designer Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi. Created in the 1970s, each Iglu piece was individually made by han...

Arabia, Finland. Art deco bowl in glazed faience. Beautiful marbled glaze. 1920s/30s. Measures: 27 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

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

1957 Finnish blue grey "Usva" art glass vase by Kaj Franck. Made for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Urjala. Franck was art director from 1950-1976. 6.5" h., 2.5" x 2....

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 ...

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Clear glass vase with engraved decoration in the form of stripes. Finland, circa 1960. Signed Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala. Dimensions 9.5 x 8.5 cm. In perfec...

A brown-glazed vase designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s.

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Clear art glass with engraved decoration in form of stripes. Signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala. Dimensions : 9 x 7 cm. In perfect condition.

Heikki Orvola studied ceramics at an art and design school. After graduating at the top of his class in 1968, he began his career as a designer at Nuutajärvi at the invitation of Kaj...

Lea von Mickwitz (1884-1978) for Arabia. Large sculpture in glazed stoneware. Lama. Beautiful glaze in brown and green shades, 1940s. Measures: 28 x 25 cm. In very good condition. ...

Peacock Ceramic Relief