Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Finnish, 1915-1985
Along with architect Alvar Aalto, the designer Tapio Wirkkala was Finland’s leading contributor to the Scandinavian interpretation of modernism in the mid-20th century. Prolific and innovative, Wirkkala excelled in a wide range of fields, including glass, furniture, porcelain, jewelry and tableware. The hallmark of his talent was an ability to impart a craft aesthetic based on natural forms — leaves, ice, bubbles, birds — to industrially produced designs.
A native of Helsinki, Wirkkala studied at the national School of Applied Arts and took up a career in graphic design. After serving in the Finnish army during World War II, he joined the glassmaking firm Iittala, an association that would continue to the end of his life. Wirkkala learned every aspect of glassmaking in keeping with his belief that an artist-designer should be involved in all stages of production. His best-known works for Iittala are vases and drinking vessels that resemble either carved ice or icicles. In 1956, Wirkkala began a long relationship with the porcelain maker Rosenthal, for whom he designed elegant table pieces, such as the Finlandia coffee service and the biomorphic Pollo vases.
House Beautiful magazine declared Wirkkala’s Leaf platter the “most beautiful object” of 1951. (The acclaim led to his brief employment stint with industrial designer Raymond Loewy in New York.) That platter was one of the first designs Wirkkala made using laminated sheets of plywood sanded to a smooth surface that resembles an abstract leaf. It would go on to become a motif in many Wirkkala furniture pieces — most notably in inlaid coffee tables for Asko — and in a sense these are the works most emblematic of his personal aesthetic.
Wirkkala was a traditionalist in many ways, but he had a modernist’s practical approach, incorporating his leaf-like spirals into simple, functional objects. That is the core attraction of Wirkkala’s designs: They stand out with a striking, sculptural energy yet blend in as part of a warm and comfortable decor.
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Creator: Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala Polipo Venini Plate Murano Sculpture, 1990
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare beautiful Tapio Wirkkala “Polipo” plate for Venini, from the serie “Piatti di Tapio” signed and dated Venini TW 90 on the back, made of Murano glass using Incalmo technique. The...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Red/Straw-Yellow by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in murano, IT
A vase, a bottle. Red and sheer straw yellow. Two distinct spaces of colour created by Tapio Wirkkala that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by which two pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Améthyste / Grey by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in murano, IT
A vase turns into a graceful bottle. Grey meets Amethyst. Two distinct spaces of colour created by Tapio Wirkkala that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
21st Century Bolle Vase in Amber Yellow/Apple Green/Violet by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in murano, IT
A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Apple Green, Yellow and Purple. Three distinct spaces of colour that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Coffee Table Model 9018, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018, aka "Angel Wings" due to the symetric wong resembling rhythmic lines on top. The legs are detachable and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Apple Green/Straw-Yellow by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Perfection lies in the middle, striking the perfect balance. A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Straw Yellow and Apple Green. Two distinct spaces of colour that blend tog...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
21st Century Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Aquamarine/Grey by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Tapio Wirkkala pays homage to his beloved land: thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, he turns glass into water and ice, shaping it from joyful memories, special moments and the nature ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Large Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1972
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage "Lunaria" bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1972. Marked with incised signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA 3449' on the rim. Iittala model number 3449. An auth...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculpture, Kultakeskus
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A special piece of history, this very early and raw prototype of the well known Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird paperweights, is a holy grail for any Wirkk...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Cristal 1960s Vase Mod. 3586 by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage cristal vase mod. 3586 designed by T. Wirkkala for Karhula- Iittala. Good condition: alone slightly opaque at the edge.
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
21st Century Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Aquamarine/Red by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in murano, IT
Tapio Wirkkala pays homage to his beloved land: thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, he turns glass into water and ice, shaping it from joyful memories, special moments and the nature ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
A Rare "Coreani" GLASS VASE by TAPIO WIRKKALA, VENINI MURANO, Italy, 1970
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in PARIS, FR
A large model of the "Coreani" vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Venini Murano, Italy 1970. This beautiful piece in blown glass in the tones of watery green and blue sky, is acid signed Venini...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Large Pinja Crystal Vase for Iitala Finland, Scandinavian Modern
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Pinja vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and made in Finland by Iittala. This heavy and high quality crystal vase is hand blown with a flat and polished asymmetrical rim and ...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Aulis Leinonen and Tapio Wirkkala Trolley, Asko
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and elegant wooden trolley in lacquered beech and rhythmic birch, manufactured by Asko in Finland for only two years from 1950-1951. The design is a team effort between the world renowned Tapio Wirkkala and Aulis Leinonen...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birch, Lacquer
Tapio Wirkkala Freeform Molded Plywood Tray, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Fincraft molded plywood tray designed in the 1950s by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki. Embossed stamp on the bottom. Finland
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala Huge Paper Back Vase for Rosentahl, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Munich, DE
Rare large paper bag vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany 1977. This vase is made of porcelain (stoneware) and looks like a paper bag. The vase is m...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Sculptural Swedish Modern Teak "Gondola" Tray by Tapio Wirkkala for Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gondola-form teakwood tray manufactured in the 1960s by Tapio Wirkkala for Kalmar of Sweden.
Elegant, graceful form with rich color and vibrant teakwood grain.
Conservatively ref...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Teak
Tapio Wirkkala Set of Six 'Nikke' Dining Chairs with Metal Frames
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, set of six dining chairs, black lacquered plywood, metal, Finland, 1950s
Beautiful 'Nikke' set of six dining chairs design by the Finnish designer Tapio Wir...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal
Iittala Ultima Thule 56oz Serving Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tapio Wirkkala was considered the pioneer of modern Finnish industrial art. Internationally recognized for his glass designs, Wirkkala’s greatest inspiration always came from his native Finland. Wirkkala defied the rules of glassblowing with his iconic Ultima Thule...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
1960's Large Scandinavian Stellaria Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wayne, NJ
A gorgeous textured glass bowl from the "Stellaria" series by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala of Finland. Modeled #3450 and featuring Tapio's Classic "i...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 'Sointi' Clear Glass Vase, 1970, Beautiful Example
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970
‘Sointu’ (Chord) vase
Clear glass
Excellent condition
Engraved signature to underside ‘TW’
This design was in production from 1970 to 1992.
D...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Combed Crystal Art object Leaf set Handblown
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Artist
Tapio Wirkkala (1915 Hanko, Finland - 1985 Helsinki, Finland) A giant of Finnish design, Wirkkala was an artist of great diversity for whom no material was alien and who left...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Tapio Wirkkala for Venini Large Hand-Blown Glass Charger 1966 'Signed'
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Large hand-blown glass charger with mezza filigrana and white glass center by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano Italy, 1966 (signed on bottom “Venini Italia TW”). Tapio Wirkkala was one of the most important Finnish mid-century designers. He collaborated with Venini to make unique glass art pieces.
Reference:
Venini Catalogue...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Murano glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the fine Italian manufacturer Venini in the 1980s.
The vase is part of the "Coreani" series.
The workmanship is particular, in tran...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio-Line White Variations Cups, Set of 6
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 (six) Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio-line porcelain cups in the variations pattern.
Signed.
White porcelain with a ribbed design.
Dimensions: 2-1/4 inches H x 3-...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1972
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage "Lunaria" bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1972. Marked with etched signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA' on the rim. Iittala model number 3449. An authentic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Scsndinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Crystal Line Cut Art Vase Handblown 1957
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, Crystal Line cut Art-Object, model 3551, Iittala, Finland 1957
Artist
Tapio Wirkkala (1915 Hanko, Finland - 1985 Helsinki, Finland) A giant of Finnish design, Wir...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Tapio Wirkkala still-mold blown crystal "Iceberg" vase.
Hand Incised signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala 3825].
Measures 7¾ H × 8 W × 7 D in (20 × 20 × 18 cm)
Tapio Wirkka...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian manufacturer Venini. The designer's signature is clearly visible on the bottom.
The vase has a very simple...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Hanging Teak Lamp with Red Vistosi Glass Shade, 1950s
By Vistosi, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Teak hanging pendant with red glass Vistosi shade. Featuring a suspended turned teak rod supporting a rounded, angular Tomato Red glass Vistosi sha...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Set of 2 Abstract Op Art Vase Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1980s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase set of 2
Producer:
Rosenthal, Germany
Designer:
Tapio Wirkkala
Decade:
1980s
This original vintage Op Art vase ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Abstract Art Glass Vide-Poche Dish by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, circa 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern large blown glass dish with abstract design. The square dish is comprised of heavyset glass with sculptural pointed corners and a faceted base with ice glass or ic...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by the great artist Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973. Made in sterling silver. Irregular shape. Stamped, monogram signed. Swedish import stamp...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Porcelain Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Bochum, NRW
A tall, ovoid shaped white porcelain vase designed in 1970 by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line ‘Drops’ pattern as the tactile design on its exterior has raised dots, like rai...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Flatware, Extensive 92 Piece Set
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist stainless steel flatware set, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Austria, circa 1963. This is a large set containing 92 pieces total. They are constructed of dishwas...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tapio Wirkkala 'Centro 235' Pendant in Polyethylene for Innolux
By Innolux Finland, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Glendale, CA
Tapio Wirkkala 'Centro 235' pendant in polyethylene for Innolux
The geometric, lightweight 'Centro' pendant light was designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1961. The lantern-like polyethy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Ceramic Paper Bag Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tapio Wirkkalas playful ceramic paper bag vase in Kraft brown color. Original 1970s edition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Germany Studio Line Polygon White & Gold Serving Bowl
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
A multi-sided porcelain serving bowl in the Polygon pattern designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Germany's Studio Line collection.
All white with gold edged sides.
Category
1970s German Minimalist Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Finnish Modernist Kanttarelli Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iittala Kanttarelli vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Vase measures 5" by 4.5" and is signed on the bottom Tapio Wirkkala, Iitala. In very good vintage condition.
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Bolle Vase in Grass Green, Amber-Yellow and Violet by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Apple green, yellow and purple. Three distinct spaces of colour that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Floor Lamp “K10-11” by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Long Island City, NY
Floor Lamp “K10-11 ” designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman, Finland, circa 1950th. Rare, original lacquered finish on shade, patina on brass parts. Stamped "Idman".
Rewiring availabl...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive, statuesque glass vase by Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala, for Rosenthal Studio-Line of Germany. Composed of thick glass sculpted to look like ice.
Largest example manufa...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Large Patinated Bronze Dish Model TW 479, Finland, 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Large bronze dish or tray by Tapio Wirkkala.
Model TW479
Made by Kultakeskus Oy in Finland in the 1970s
Oustanding heavy patina on the bronze
Signed
Could be polished.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Scandinavian Midcentury Design, "Kantarelli", Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, one of the most famous designers in Scandinavia. The vase is signed. It is hand blown. This is the small vase of the group "Kantarelli". The vase is produced ...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
'Karelia' Porcelain Leaf-Pattern Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, c. 1970
‘Karelia’ leaf-pattern dish
White porcelain
Very good condition with only very minor marks
Dimensions, approx..:
lenght 28cm, width 9cm...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala Mid-Century Modernist "Pallas" Art Glass Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tapio Wirkkala Mid-Century Modernist "Pallas" art glass vase,
1984-95
From a collection of Wirkkala glass vessels-ask for details.
Impressive Mid-Century still-molded vase cast ...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala 'Centro 310' Pendant in Polyethylene for Innolux
By Tapio Wirkkala, Innolux Finland
Located in Glendale, CA
Tapio Wirkkala 'Centro 310' pendant in polyethylene for Innolux
The geometric, lightweight Centro pendant light was designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1961. The lantern-like polyethyle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Bolle Vase in Straw-Yellow and Grass Green by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfection lies in the middle, striking the perfect balance. A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Straw Yellow and Apple Green. Two distinct spaces of colour that blend tog...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Copper Pendant Light by Tapio Wirkkala, c.1959
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Surrey, GB
A mid-century three tier pendant comprising Idman K2-133 copper anodised shades with a teak boomerang holder designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Wirkkala designed a collection of lights for ...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Copper
Glass Vase Sointu by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand blown midcentury clear vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1960s for Iittala.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Rare "Piatto di tiapo", 1970
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Paris, FR
Tapio Wirkkala
Very rare 'Piatto di tiapo' Plate, c. 1970
Venini, glass, cream and blue. Unique Exemplar.
Signed : Venini and Wirkkala
Measure: D : 49.5 cm (19.27")
Overall very...
Category
1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Model K10-11 Floor / Table Lamp, Made by Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Model K10-11 Floor / Table Lamp, made by Idman, Finland in the 1950s. Brass and painted metal. Height if the lamp is adjustable - can be used as a floor or a table lam...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Ultima Thule Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland 7 Glass Bowls
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Miami, FL
Tapio Wirkkala's 1960s Scandinavian Modern creation of Ultima Thule for Iittala, Finland. This design was meant to interpret the melting ice of a snow covered Finnish island. This de...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, "Pavoni", 1989
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Paris, FR
Tapio Wirkkala
'Pavoni' Vase, c. 1989
Execution: Venini, blown glass, red and cream.
Signed: Venini murano, incised signature. (Picture 3 & 4)
H : 20 cm (7.9")
Overall Very goo...
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1990s Finnish Post-Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Cocktail Table in Birch
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, coffee table, birch, metal, Finland, 1960s.
Coffee table with wooden inlay motifs designed by Tapio Wirkkala. The table is produced by Asko. This coffee table is one of Wirkkala's iconic furniture designs. Made with four oval shaped wood inlays that are made of the core of a tree with annual rings. Elegantly designed tapered legs with solid brass details.
One of Finland's leading designers was Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) who made a great contribution to Scandinavian mid-century modern design of the 20th century. Born and raised in Helsinki, Wirkkala started his education at the National School of Applied Arts in the capital. Afterwards, he began his career in graphic design. At the age of twenty-five, the outbreak of the Second World War started and Wirkkala soon served the Finnish army. As the war ended in 1945, Wirkkala continued his work as a designer by joining the glass manufacturer ‘Iittala’, where he worked on numerous designs till the end of his life. Wirkkala's approach to design was highly innovative and ranged from furniture, porcelain, glass, jewelry and tableware. His talent excelled in combining organic forms into industrial manufactured designs. A striking example are his inlaid coffee tables that he designed for Asko. For this, he used laminated sheets of plywood sanded to a smooth surface that resembles an abstract leaf. It represents the main approach in his designs; a sculptural and elegant modern exterior...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Ice Glass Vases
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful and rare pair clear, molded ice glass vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, circa 1970s.
Very interesting shape and texture.
In good co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Mid-Century Glass Footed Bowl, Inari Pattern
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tapio Wirkkala glass footed bowl,
Inari,
Model number 3543.
Impressive cut and blown-molded footed bowl cast in clear glass by Finnish artist and designer, Tapio Wirkkala. Mode...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Tapio Wirkkala furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tapio Wirkkala furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 263 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 19 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Tapio Wirkkala were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Timo Sarpaneva, Kaj Franck, and Nuutajärvi Notsjõ. Prices for Tapio Wirkkala furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $57 and can go as high as $37,426, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,945.
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