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Place of Origin: Finnish
Tapio Wirkkala Kinetic Silver Moon Hopeakuu Pendant, 1974
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hopeakuu (Finnish: silver moon) sterling pendant designed by Tapio Wirkkala, comprising nine concentric rings that move independently around a small orb at ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Finnish Aarikka Jewelry Wooden Bead Pin Brooch
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Finnish 1970s jewelry by acclaimed Finnish designer Kaija Aarikka (1929-2014). Lacquered wooden beads set in two circles with additional hanging ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chasing Light: The Archival Photographs and Drawings of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The first book published in English about the Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell. The book features photographs and drawings focusing on the period 1946–1957, it introduces important commission works and gives information on the history behind Tynell’s incredibly prolific career.
Chasing Light: The Archival Photographs and Drawings of Paavo Tynell is based on previously unpublished photographs and work drawings that have been collected from archives. Over 100 photos and original drawings present the rare variations of Tynell's lighting design as well as his most well known works, including a detailed focus on the snowflake chandelier.
The book has been written and edited by Finnish antique...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Scandinavian Modern, Bjorn Weckstrom Silver Ring, for Lapponia, Finland, 1969
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Bjorn Weckstrom scuptural sterling silver ring, Lapponia, Finland, 1969
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman Puukko Knife & Sheath
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine puukko knife & sheath from the 1960's.
Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Hackman.
The puukko comprising a stainless steel blade, brass fittings, and a black nylon ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Bronze Reindeer Moss Bracelet, Hannnu Ikonen, Finland, 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful large modernist bronze bracelet by the Finnish designer Hannu Ikonen with the typical cup moss or reindeer moss motif. This bracelet was made in the 1970s by the producer V...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bjorn Weckstrom Silver & Acrylic Pendant Necklace Space Apple Lapponia Finland
By Lapponia, Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Troy, MI
Bjorn Weckstrom
"Avaruusomena" or "Space Apple"
Designed in 1975 produced in 1978
Sterling silver and acrylic pendant
Signed to back of pendant:
925 twice
Makers mark
Finland crown ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Scandinavian Modern Bracelet by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, 1971
By Bjorn Weckstrom, Lapponia
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern Finish silver bracelet in silver by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia, 1971. Weckstrom's work is famous for his unique patination treatments and surface textures.
Me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Chasing Light: The Archival Photographs and Drawings of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The first book published in English about the Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell. The book features photographs and drawings focusing on the period 1946–1957, it introduces important commission works and gives information on the history behind Tynell’s incredibly prolific career.
Chasing Light: The Archival Photographs and Drawings of Paavo Tynell is based on previously unpublished photographs and work drawings that have been collected from archives. Over 100 photos and original drawings present the rare variations of Tynell's lighting design as well as his most well known works, including a detailed focus on the snowflake chandelier.
The book has been written and edited by Finnish antique...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace Pendant
By Jorma Laine
Located in Buffalo, NY
Jorma Laine (1930-2002) was a Finnish jewelry designer, whose work in bronze and silver (more seldom gold) is easily recognizable. He developed a style of his own, very modernistic a...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Luxurious Rabbit Teddy Bear, Made from Gold Fox, Finland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Introducing an extraordinary piece that transcends the boundaries between plush toy and sculptural art: our meticulously crafted rabbit teddy bear, fashioned from genuine Finnish gold...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur
Tapio Wirkkala Kinetic Silver Moon Hopeakuu Pendant, 1974
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hopeakuu (Finnish: silver moon) sterling pendant designed by Tapio Wirkkala, comprising nine concentric rings that move independently around a small orb at ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Man of Mercury" Bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia
By Bjorn Weckstrom, Lapponia
Located in Toledo, OH
This bracelet is part of the space silver series by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia. This design was called the "Man from Mercury". This Scandinavian modern cuff bracelet is marked 925 ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
James Dean 'Rebel Without a Cause' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1956
Located in Devon, GB
A rare poster for the first Finnish release of the Classic 1955 teenage drama "Rebel Without A Cause," with artwork by Engel. Starring James Dean in his most celebrated role as a tro...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Linen
Tapio Wirkkala / PENDANT "SILVER MOON" / Westerback / 1971
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
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...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Necklace designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, 1960s
By Lapponia, Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Delft, NL
Silver Necklace designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, 1960s
A silver pendant with link chain designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia. Fully hallmarked with the Finnish silver h...
Category
20th Century Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Pair of Wooden Javelins from Karhu, 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A pair of wooden javelins from the 1950s, from Karhu, Finnland.
Made from oak with a grip out of rope.
The company Karhu has a rich history in track and field...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Atelier Fauni, Hemulen, Figure Doll, 1950s - 1970s
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Studio: Atelier Fauni
Series: Hemulen
Weight: 37g
Product Description:
Atelier Fauni was born in 1952 in Jarvanpa, a suburb of Helsinki. The item is a very valuable work handmade by Finnish craftsmen using natural leather, wood, glass and wool one by one. Fauni dolls still have collectors all over the world because of their quality and uniqueness. Since everything is handmade, fauni dolls have various types of clothes, hair, and body colors, as well as different facial expressions. Since many Marimekko fabrics...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool
Lapponia Modernist Silver Bracelet by Björn Weckström, Finland, 1970s
By Lapponia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Weckstrom....
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Finnish silver bracelet by Alpo Tammi Koru, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Finnish silver bracelet by Alpo Tammi Koru, 1970s
A silver bracelet with a hard clamp. A beautiful design with round and sleek shapes and a ro...
Category
20th Century Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Esko Männikkö: Naarashauki: the Female Pike
Located in valatie, NY
Esko Männikkö: Naarashauki: the Female Pike. Published by Oulu, Finland: Esko Mannikko / Kavela Kustannus Oy, 2000. Photographs and text (in Finnish and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Saara Hopea-Untracht: Life and Work
By Saara Hopea-Untracht
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on renowned and prolific mid-century Finnish designer Saara Hopea-Untracht, written by her husband, the American metalsmith, educator, and writer...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Finnish Aarikka Jewelry Wooden Bead Pin Brooch
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Finnish 1970s jewelry by acclaimed Finnish designer Kaija Aarikka (1929-2014). Lacquered wooden beads set in two circles with additional hanging ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bjorn Weckstrom Pendant Necklace, Lapponia, Iridescent, Bronze, Signed
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in New York, NY
Bjorn Weckstrom lapponia pendant necklace, Bethlehem steel, bronze, signed. The pendant is from Weckstrom's iridescent flame bronze collection and is t...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
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Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Sterling Silver & Acrylic 'Kilamanjaro' Pendant & Chain
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver and acrylic pendent and chain were done by the renowned Finnish jewelry maker, Bjorn Weckstrom in his signature Modernist style in approximately 1970. This examp...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Audrey Hepburn 'Two for the Road' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
In a radical image update, 'Two For The Road' presented a new-look, more liberated Audrey Hepburn, dressed in the height of sixties mod fashion. The offbea...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper, Linen
Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Modernist Biomorphic Sterling Silver Pendant & Chain
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver and acrylic pendent and chain were done by the renowned Finnish jewelry maker, Bjorn Weckstrom in his signature Organic Modernist style in approximately 1970. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Finnish Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
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