1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Birch. Very rare example with plywood legs. Measurements: H: 40 cm/ 1' 3 3/4" L: 124 cm/ 4' 7/8" W: 62 cm/ 2' 3/8. 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...

Coffee table, limited edition of 60 pieces, by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko. Marked with engraved bronze plaque: Tapio Wirkkala, Asko, made in Finland, 19/60.

All original and untouched condition. In my mind the nicest version, as it shows the two different kinds of leaves...

Rare coffee table designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Asko in Finland.

Rare coffee table designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Asko in Finland. Rosewood, steel, brass and “Mussel” and “Leaf” veneer inlay.

Tapio Wirkkala inlaid coffee table.

in very nice condition. does have the original legs - nickel plated and with adjustable brass feet.

Rare square-form cocktail table showcasing Wirkkala's unique undulating woodgrain desig . Steel legs with brass leveling feet. "Asko Tapio Wirkkala" brand...

Laminated plywood and iron low table by Tapio Wirkkala for ASKO.

A laminated birch and teak coffee table by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko.

Tapio Wirkkala Coffee table executed in Padouk,Maple, Hazel,Birch & Bronze.Manufactured by Asko Oy, branded signature to bottom