Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl, Kultakeskus Oy 1990s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Kiiminki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl with original box Kultakeskus Oy 1990s.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl TW491
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very nice and rather large solid bronze bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, ca. 1974 Sculpted and hand turned with applied bronze feet.
Bronze
A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights).
Bronze
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Candle Holders TW 486, Kultakeskus Oy
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of bronze candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1970s for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna in Finland.
Bronze
Set Of Three Different Size Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowls, Kultakeskus Oy 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items for Kultakeskus OY.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala's TW 476 Bowl in Bronze
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific handmade Bronze bowl for Kultakeskus Oy. These bowls are custom ordered and hand hammered to shape. An exceptional piece. Executed in 1974.
Bronze
Modernist Medallion by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare two-sided medallion in copper having abstracted and geometric decoration, housed in a rosewood and copper presentation case.
Copper, Bronze
Bronze bowls by Tapio Wirkkala Models 446-448, Kultakeskus 1970s
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items fo Kultakeskus OY.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Large Patinated Bronze Dish Model TW 479, Finland, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 1.26 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl Organic Form by Kultakeskus Oy Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Tapio Wirkkala bronze bowl organic form by Kultakeskus Oy Finland.
Bronze, Copper
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl, circa 9170
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Rare Tapio Wirkkala bonze bowl model TW446; manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy, circa 1971. Stamped of the manufacturer. Measures: Diameter 26cm; height 8.5cm.
Bronze
Rare 1970s Modernist Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Candleholders, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of signed Scandinavian Modern bronze candleholders designed by Tapio Wirkkala from Finland, circa 1970.
Unavailable
H 3.75 in Dm 11.75 in
Tapio Wirkkala TW446 Kultakeskus Oy Bronze Bowl Vintage Scandinavian Modern
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Model TW446. Handmade in bronze. Signed with maker's mark. A gorgeous vintage bronze bowl designed by legendary finish designer Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy.
Bronze
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 5.52 in
Set Of Three Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Candle Holders TW 486, Kultakeskus Oy 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful sculptural set of three bronze candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna in Finland.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Candle Holders
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a renowned Finnish designer and sculptor known for his contributions to the world of design, particularly in glass and ceramic works. Tapio Wirkkala ...
Brass, Bronze
Wall Plaque Attributed to Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall plaque attributed to Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1970s. Bronze. Measures: H 27 cm/ 10 ½” L 36 cm/ 14 ¼”.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala comissioned bronze bowl, Kultakeskus Oy, 1974
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A special piece designed by the genious Tapio Wirkkala, only made upon requisition. This model 480 bowl is in full bronze, and is large enough to stand out on its own and make a stat...
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala / ASHTRAY L TW488 / Kultakeskus
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Tapio Wirkkala is one of the pioneers of modern design in Finnish metals as well as glass design. Together with Bertel gardberg, he laid the foundations of modern design in an indus...
Bronze, Brass
Laminated Plywood and Iron Low Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Dronten, NL
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.
Steel
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.97 in D 4.34 in
Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculpture for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna Finland, 1970s
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 Wirkkala collector.
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Desk Dish, Model TW 488
By Kultakeskus Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Amarillo, TX
Bronze and pinewood bowl by Tapio Wirkkala, model TW 488, handmade to order.
Bronze
Pair of Model TW 189 Candlesticks, Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern piece. Iconic Tapio Wirkkala design. Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala was a Finnish designer and sculptor.
Bronze
Paperweight Attributed to Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Providence, RI
Paperweight of cobalt blue glass, and pair of bronze birds, attributed to Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, circa 1968, Finland.
Bronze
Sold
H 10.24 in W 11.42 in D 6.89 in
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Patinated Bronze Birdsculpture on Glass Stand
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, a bronze sculpture of a bird "Suokurppa" (marsh Snipe) on a glass stand, model TW513, Kultakeskus / Iittala, Finland ca. 1975 A sculpture of a bird, most resembling ...
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala Sol Lumiere fo Gallia Christofle,
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very sculptural candleabra
Gallia Christofle, 1959
9 square x 12.5 h
Bronze
Wirkkala Leaf In Bronze
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Maastricht, NL
Bronze leaf bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy, Finland.
Bronze
$9,069 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$23,602Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$710 / item
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
fferrone Contemporary Modern Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scone
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary, modern, asymmetrical candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect which perfe...
Stainless Steel
$85,582 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
Pair of Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of pretty Murano glass wall sconces shaped like sea shell. The Murano glass is smooth on the outside while having a rough inner texture, it also has golden speckles allowing...
Brass
$165,000
H 25.25 in W 21 in D 0.13 in
Jacqueline au Bandeau de Face (Grand Tête de Femme)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and iconic portrait of Picasso's wife, Jacqueline Roque, signed in pencil by Picasso and numbered in pencil from the limited edition of 50.
Linocut
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
$1,100
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in
Profil de Garçon en couleur - by Jean Cocteau, 1956 / 1975
By Jean Cocteau
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Jean Cocteau Medium: Original Lithograph, 1956 / 1975 Dimensions: 19.5 x 25.5 in, 49.5 x 64.8 cm Arches Paper - Excellent Condition A This original lithograph is from the...
Lithograph
Large Handmade French/Belgian Three Tier Dessert Stand, 1940's
Located in Balen, BE
Handmade Farmhouse Metal Serving / Cake Stand – Possibly French or Belgian, Early 20th Century Charming Folk Art with Galvanised Sheet Metal Detailing This unique handmade serving o...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Open Edition Ribbon Side Table
By Sam Klemick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Ribbon Side Table. Inspired by draped fabric tied in a loose bow. This side table is made from reclaimed douglas fir sourced in Los Angeles, also handmade in Los Angeles....
Reclaimed Wood
$4,950
H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in
A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Very Fine, Antique Mid-Century Modern French Baccarat (attributed) Paper-Weight Glass, Apricot Color Rectangular Shaped Box Mounted With a Very Fine Hand-Chiseled Ormolu Mounted Be...
Crystal, Bronze
Customizable Tacchini Solar XL Sofa by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
The Solar XL sofa, designed by Faye Toogood for Tacchini, evolves the original project with more generous proportions and enhanced comfort, while maintaining its soft, sculptural cha...
Upholstery
$20,000 / item
H 37 in W 25.25 in D 39.5 in
Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s
By Studio Tecnico, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Cassina, sculptural walnut rocking lounge chairs model 572 with ivory Kalgan lambskin channeled cushions on Pirelli webbing, Italy, 1955. These exquisite modernist rocking chairs ha...
Lambskin, Rubber, Walnut
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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