Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
For sale is an iconic Mid-Century porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of three late mid century "paper bag" stoneware vases by Tapio Wirkkala produced by Rosenthal Studio in Germany, 1970s.
Ceramic
Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of three of late mid century "paper bag" stoneware vases in beige / light brown by Tapio Wirkkala produced by Rosenthal Studio in Germany, 1970s.
Stoneware
3 Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal Paper Bag Vases, 1970s
By Rosenthal Netter, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 iconic Mid Century porcelain paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rorenthal.
Porcelain
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
A fantastic ceramic vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, which is truly an iconic piece of Finnish design. It was designed in 1970s and probably produced in the 90s. The internal p...
Ceramic
ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer, 1879-Present) - TAPIO WIRKKALA (Designer, 1915-1985) - Mid Century pop art porcelain 'paper bag' vase (part of Rosenthal's Studio Line) - featuring a matte f...
Porcelain
XL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal 3
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala’s fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l’oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. ...
Porcelain
Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Set of Two Vintage Beige/Brown "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal pair of vintage "Paper Bag" vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal.
Porcelain
XXL Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala's fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l'oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase...
Ceramic
Petite Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala's fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l'oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase...
Ceramic
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 10,5 cm H, 6,5cm W, 6cm D Condition: Mint Material: Porcelain
Porcelain
Set of 6 Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 6 Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s Dimensions: 15,5cm Height , 10,5cm Width , 7cm Depth and 10,5 cm H, 6,5cm W, 6cm D and 22,5cm Height , 11cm Width , 7,5...
Ceramic
Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool pair of bisque porcelain "pop art" can & paper bag vases by Tapio Wirkkala for the Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter" series, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a sculptural ceramic bag made by Tapio Wirkkala vase in the 1970’s. Serrated top and crinkles make the bag look like a real paper sack.
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Rosenthal, Germany, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare large paper bag vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1977.
Stoneware
Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala’s fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l’oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 11.23 in W 7.68 in D 5.12 in
Original Huge 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala’s fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l’oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 6.11 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Pop Art Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
For sale an iconic Pop Art porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vase Rosenthal Paper Bag Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Decorative porcelain vase in a form of a paper bag by Tapio wirkkala for Rosenthal.
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Monumental Paper Bag Vase, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental glazed porcelain paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Ceramic Paper Bag Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Oakland, CA
Iconic Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Rosenthal Studio-Line of Germany ceramic paper bag vase in a white glaze.
Ceramic
Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wichita, KS
Tapio Wirkkala who designed it for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany.
Porcelain
Giant Trompe L'Oeil Ceramic Paper Bag By Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A striking and rare life-sized trompe l'oeil paper bag vase rendered in porcelain.
Porcelain
Vintage "Paper Bag" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Porcelain “Paper Bag” Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, 1970s A celebrated icon of modern design, this porcelain vase by Finnish master Tapio Wirkkala was p...
Porcelain
Sold
H 11.25 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, Finland, circa 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Two vintage paper bag vases by Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal, circa 1970s.
Porcelain
Sold
H 3.94 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala Mini "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. Kraft paper brown with a serrated top edge.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 6 in W 4 in D 3 in
Brown Paper Bag Porcelain Vase by Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line Germany.
Porcelain
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s Dimensions: 19cm Height , 13cm Width , 8cm Depth Condition: Mint Material: Porcelain
Ceramic
Sold
H 5.91 in W 4.14 in D 2.56 in
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 6.11 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vases Rosenthal, Germany, 1977
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of four paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1977.
Porcelain
Sold
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala’s fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l’oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag is actually a porcelain vase. ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 6.11 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
For sale is an iconic Mid-Century porcelain “Paper Bag" Vase designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 2.96 in
Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
For sale the iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" rang...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 7.64 in W 4.93 in D 3.27 in
Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Brown Porcelain by Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This early brown paper bag shaped vase of the "Do not litter" collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-line is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design.
Porcelain
Sold
H 4.26 in W 3.15 in D 2.17 in
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Andernach, DE
Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one an original of the time, 1977 approx.. It comes with a roughly textured ...
Porcelain
Sold
H 4.22 in W 3.15 in D 2.17 in
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Brown White, Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Andernach, DE
Design vintage classic by Tapio for the ''Studio-Line'' Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one an original of the time, 1977 approx.. It comes with...
Porcelain
Sold
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 2.56 in
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Andernach, DE
Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one, 1977 approx.. It comes with a roughly textured brown paper bag finish a...
Porcelain
White Paper Bag Vase by Ceramic Illusions California 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
It is in the style of Tapio Wirkkala's paper bag vase for Rosenthal.
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Paper Bag Vases
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Paper Bag Vases from the Rosenthal DO NOT LITTER series designed by Tapio Wirkkala.
Porcelain
1977 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1977 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Paper Bag Porcelain Vase Glazed Porcelain 3.5 h x 3.25 w x 2.38 Preowned vintage condition Refer to images
Porcelain
Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hamburg, DE
Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 2000s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Sold
H 4 in W 3.13 in D 2.25 in
Small White Porcelain Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Paper Bag Sculpture Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Small Porcelain paper Bag Sculpture/Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal.
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
A fantastic ceramic vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, which is truly an iconic piece of Finnish design. It was designed in 1970s and probably produced in the 90s. The internal p...
Ceramic
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Porcelain
Sold
H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
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.
Ceramic
Sold
H 6 in W 4 in D 3 in
Blue Paper Bag Porcelain Vase by Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line Germany.
Porcelain
Sold
H 6 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Porcelain
Sold
H 6 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of three paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1977.
Ceramic
Sold
H 7.75 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Pop Art Porcelain Paper Bag Vase Sculpture by Hawaii's Ceramic Art Studio
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Great vintage porcelain paper bag vase sculpture made by Hawaii's Ceramic Art Studio. The bisque porcelain sculpture is marked on the inside by the maker. It has a wonderful pop art ...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Glazed Porcelain Crushed Paper Bag Vase Sculpture
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
Tapio Wirkkala who designed it for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany.
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Brown Paper Bag Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rosenthal's bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala displays a cunning use of subject and material.
Porcelain
Rare, giant Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal porcelain "Paper Bag"
Located in New York, NY
A rare, giant version of the "Paperbag" vase in glazed porcelain. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and made by Rosenthal, Germany, 1970's. H: 19" W: 13" D: 7 1/2"
Porcelain
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$6,942 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$16,500 / set
H 25.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green mohair and beech lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed and produced by an unknown cabinetmaker, Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat height: 15"
Mohair, Beech
$5,586 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
$18,600 / set
H 41 in W 36 in D 33 in
Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chai...
Sheepskin
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.
Find vintage Tapio Wirkkala furniture on 1stDibs.
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.