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Large scandinavian serving bowl in hand carved dark hard wood. Finland 1960s.
$2,145.74
£1,591.93
€1,800
CA$2,937.63
A$3,291.09
CHF 1,713.01
MX$40,079.20
NOK 21,821.47
SEK 20,549.67
DKK 13,705.51
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This large Scandinavian serving bowl, hand-carved from dark hardwood in Finland during the 1960s, is a compelling example of Nordic modernist design rooted in natural materiality and artisanal tradition. Its generous form and richly textured surface celebrate the organic beauty of the wood, with the grain itself becoming a central aesthetic feature—flowing across the bowl in undulating patterns that evoke both landscape and movement.
Carved with evident care and precision, the bowl reflects the influence of Finnish master designer Tapio Wirkkala, whose work often blurred the lines between sculpture and function. In the manner of Wirkkala, this piece captures a harmonious balance between minimalism and the expressive potential of natural forms.
Both utilitarian and deeply sculptural, the bowl embodies the Scandinavian ethos of elevating everyday objects through thoughtful design and exceptional craftsmanship. It stands as a quiet yet powerful tribute to the post-war Finnish design movement, where simplicity, nature, and handcraft were central to the creation of timeless domestic art.
- Similar to:Tapio Wirkkala (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)Diameter: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:København K, DK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7328245109372
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