Helsinki - Decorative Objects

A wonderful wrought iron floor candleholder made by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen in Finland in the 1930s. The candleholder is solid iron and feature...

A beautiful mould-blown glass decanter by the renowned designer Kaj Franck. This art object has a distinctive free hand blown raven bird stopper on the top. This particular particula...

An iconic Savoy vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, dating from the 1960s to the early 1970s. The vase is in good condition, presenting only slight markings to the base consistent with ...

An elegant and sculptural pair of late 19th to early 20th century brass or bronze owl-form candlesticks, likely Scandinavian / Swedish in origin and dating from circa 1890–1910. Each...

A modernistic red clay figurine by Finnish sculptor Viljo Mäkinen for Kupittaan Savi Oy, one of Finland’s most notable pottery and ceramic manufacturers of the mid-twentieth century....

Orlo is a minimalist Italian-marble catchall by Rytsola — functional first, sculptural second. Its low profile, soft radius, and gently recessed surface bring order without noise, tu...

A beautiful torchére / candle holder designed by Bertel Lindholm and made by the leading Finnish metal and wrought iron workshop Taidetakomo A. Hakkarainen in the 1930s. Bertel Lindh...

Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `Eskimoerindens skinnbuxa` or `Eskimo Woman`s Leather Trousers` . The entry comprised of a number of different free-formed vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes. The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is exactly this so called `Savoy` vase, as it was part of the Savoy restaurant`s original interior design that was done by the Aalto couple. Winning the competition marked the beginning of a succesful breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect. The early vases by Aalto are extremely sought after collectible´s gems that fetch incredible prices every now and then in auctions worldwide. We have seen them in a number of different colors, mainly clear glass, green, brown, and blue. This vase is fully signed Alvar Aalto and is in good condition. This vase is signed Alvar Aalto 3030...

Rare Scandinavian Modern candelabra, design Paavo tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Paavo Tynell (189...

A beautiful set of nine Oiva Toikka birds. The set includes the Green Ibis by Oiva Toikka that was introduced in 2005 and was in production until 2014...

A beautiful set of Oiva Toikka birds and two bottles. The set includes the Red Ibish by Oiva Toikka that was introduced in 2005 and was in production ...

A striking decorative bowl by Mikko Merikallio, one of the pioneers of the studio art glass movement in Finland. The bowl displays a captivating interplay of color, with rich tones a...

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 ...

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

A rare early work by Finnish master Paavo Tynell, this nickel-brass candle holder showcases the designer’s skill beyond his iconic lighting. Crafted in a timeless classical style, it...

A modernist red clay bull figurine by Finnish sculptor Viljo Mäkinen for Kupittaan Savi Oy, crafted in Finland during the 1960s. The bull is rendered with a strong yet playful presen...

Two large decorative bowls crafted entirely in rhythmic veneer using the classic spinning technique by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, one of Finland’s major mid-century wood and furniture manu...

A pair of candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala, and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy back in 1980s. Both pieces fully stamped showing date and manufacturer. The also have monogram...

A beautiful hand-painted ground vase by one of Finland’s leading decorative ceramic artists, Laila Zink. Manufactured by Kupittaan Savi Oy in mid-century Finland, this piece features...

This vibrant blue Pampula bottle with green and clear glass details by Oiva Toikka is a perfect decoration on it's own. The overall condition of this playful art piece is very good a...

A beautiful bronze sculpture by Finnish artist Ulf Tikkanen who was famous for his depiction of birds. The sculpture is of a family of a Great Crested Grebe and it's chicks. Beautifu...

Beautiful Finnish Art Deco -style brass candle sconce model 1101 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from the 1920s/1930s. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.

A beautiful and fairly large ceramic vase in dark blue, green and brown glazed surface designed by Herman Kähler and manufactured by Herman Kähler ceramics. The vase is in very good ...

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.

Very rare and unique cigar box in teak and silver. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Very sleak and elegant piece for someone who appreciates the "finer things" in life. The item is mark...

A beautiful mould-blown glass decanter by the renowned designer Kaj Franck. This object has a distinctive cock stopper on the top, but can be used with or without. This particular series of decanters by Kaj Franck was manufactured for a limited time only, from 1955-1968. This beautiful and rare piece is signed Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi notsjö -63, and is really something exceptional to own or collect. Kaj Franck (1911-1989) was the artistic director of the Arabia ceramics company. He was one of the leading figures of Finnish design and an influential figure in design and applied arts between 1940-1980. His leading role and influence on Finnish design is celebrated with one of the most prestigious awards named after him (The Kaj Franck Award) . We have a few more items by Kaj Franck on our selection on 1stdibs. The Kremlin bells...

A very beautiful candleholder designed by Anna Greta-Eker. This piece is a part of a very well known series of candle holders in different sizes and shapes ...

A large modernistic abstract sculpture by prominent Finnish artist Raimo Utriainen made in 1973. The slated aluminium sculpture stands on an acrylic base and is signed and dated by a...

Aura is a candle holder by Rytsola carved from onyx marble, turning a single tealight into a glowing, translucent halo. Beautiful on its own, striking in clusters, it brings a warm, ...

Orlo is a minimalist Italian-marble catchall by Rytsola — functional first, sculptural second. Its low profile, soft radius, and gently recessed surface bring order without noise, tu...

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...

A beautiful multicoloured art glass goblet by Kaj Franck for Nuutajärvi, Notsjö / Arabia Wärtsilä. A beautiful art piece with purples, reds, blues, and browns. This is the larger siz...

In most if not in all of his designs, Tapio Wirkkala took his inspiration from the surrounding nature. This is one example with a beautiful figurative sculptural "leaf". The way it's...

The Arco Italian travertine marble food and spice holder by Rytsola is inspired by the arches of ancient Rome. Sculptural and architectural, it brings balance, rhythm, and symmetry t...

Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...

O-Jar is a sculptural hand made porcelain vessel. A soft pink colored matte porcelain body is complemented with an oversized ball cap. The inside of the...

This vibrant orange Pampula bottle with green and light blue details by Oiva Toikka is a perfect decoration on it's own. The overall condition of this playful art...

This stunning collection of mouth-blown art glass birds is by Oiva Toikka, one of Finland’s most celebrated and internationally renowned glass artists. These exquisite sculptures are...

Artifacts of Disharmony Clear Buoy sculpture by Tero Kuitunen Material: Hand sculpted glass and ceramic. Dimensions: D48 x W 20 x H10cm Unique piec...

A large and highly sculptural ceramic floor vase by Timothy Persons, created in 1998. Executed in glazed and painted ceramic and preserved in very good vintage condition with minor s...

Set of 2, plizé boxes, L white - M blue by Made by Choice with Hanna Anonen Dimensions: W17 x D17 x H22 cm (L), W17 x D17 x H15.5 cm (M) Materials: Birch Plywood Also available:...

Set of 4, 2 plizé boxes & 2 beebee jars by Made by Choice with Hanna Anonen Dimensions: W17 x D17 x H22 cm (L - white), W17 x D17 x H15.5 cm (M - blue) ( Plizé boxes) D18 x H30 cm (L- green), D15.5 x H24 cm (S - orange) Beebee jars Materials: birch plywood Also available: different colors & sizes. The Plizé box – Serrated surface balanced with a spherical knob is an eye-catcher like no other. Irresistible color combinations make this box a centerpiece of any space. About Made by Choice: Nordic Happiness. Nordic Happiness is our grand theme and guiding star. Studies show that Nordic people are among the happiest on Earth. Nordic happiness is composed of authentic values and sustainable choices. The vision of Choice is based on the added value of collective creation while promoting sustainable Nordic values through authentic design. Rooted in the traditions of Finnish woodworks, Made by Choice is a creative powerhouse of collaborative thinkers, believers and makers, establishing a global brand for the 21st century. Committed to producing durable, bold and innovative designs, we combine contemporary woodworking methods and modern technology. Halikko is home to our 4000 square metre campus where we turn abstract concepts into tangible objects. Our team in our office in Helsinki coordinates all operations and installations. Made by Choice's agile, purpose driven approach means all new products are developed on demand, for a specific project and need, and carries the authentic story of it's reason of existence. Our products are developed and manufactured at our own factory in south-western Finland by some of the best craftsmen in the world. Choice is inspired by heritage and Nordic urban...

A set of three iconic Savoy vases by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, dating from the 1960s to the early 1970s. The vases are in good condition, presenting only slight markings to the base c...

A substantial and visually striking set of fifteen Festivo candleholders by Finnish designer Timo Sarpaneva. The group includes various heights ranging from 8 to 31 cm, creating a sc...

A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights). Both items are in beautiful original condition with nice vintage patinas. Alt...

A beautiful claritas vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Iittala in Finland. Each piece of the Claritas series is unique and made without a mould, showcasing the pure...

Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...

A set of 8 candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala, and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy back in the 1980s. All pieces are authentic and come with a plethera of stamps and markings, ...

A partially polished bronze sculpture by Sakari Kannosto, First-born belongs to one of the artist’s latest body of work exploring adaptation, myth, and our shifting relationship with...

Candlestick by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy from the 1920/1930s. Tin. Marked on the bottom. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.

A set of highly sought after animals by Henrik Allert for Pentik from the 1980s. The set is of 7 animals / birds and one egg. All signed and marked and are in good condition. The ani...

A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which Aalto designed in the 1930s. The mould is hand carved from an older tree stump and ...

Timo Sarpaneva was internationally acclaimed and one of Finland`s leading artists and designers. He was especially known for his art glass objects, although he used a number of other materials in his designs, including metal, wood, porcelain and different textiles. Sarpaneva started designing for Iittala in the 1950s. His i-series is known worldwide. Also the Iittala Logo is his design. Timo Sarpaneva was awarded an enormous number of awards and medals for his works and designs, both nationally and internationally. These so called bird bottles...

A set of 4 very beautiful and delicate candleholders designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk in 1939 and manufactured by Ystad Metall in Sweden. These pieces are a part of a series of candle ...

A set of three Tapio Wirkkala leaf art objects / vases for Iittala. The set is of three two different sized pieces from the line engraved series that is ...

A pair of Tapio Wirkkala line-engraved art pieces model 3545. A bigger version of the smaller foal's leg (Varsanjalka in Finnish) vases. As Wirkkala was inspired by nature, these pie...

Crafted in partially polished and patinated bronze, Eldest is the companion work to Kannosto’s First-born, also listed on 1stdibs seperately, extending the artist’s vision of future ...

Artifacts of disharmony yellow buoy sculpture by Tero Kuitunen. Material: Hand Blown glass, handbuild ceramic, leather. Dimensions: D 25 x H 29cm. ...

A refined pair of modernist silver candleholders designed by Reijo Sirkeoja and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy, Finland, in 1967 and 1968. Each piece fe...

Very exotic and futuristic looking candleholder in solid silver designed by Anna Greta-Eker. This piece features four candle bases. Additionally the middle part is detachable and can...