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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.
Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko 'Nikke' Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Plywood
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Oy, dining chairs, model '9019' steel, lacquered plywood, Finland, 1958 The Nikke chair, model ‘9019’ by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Oy is a quietly radical expl...
Steel
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko 'Nikke' Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Plywood
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Oy, dining chairs, model '9019' steel, lacquered plywood, Finland, 1958 The Nikke chair, model ‘9019’ by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Oy is a quietly radical expl...
Steel
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Coffee Table with metal legs, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table with original iron laquered legs.
Birch, Plywood
XL Birch Plywood Tray by Saarinen, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
XL birch plywood tray or platter by Saarinen & Schauman Wisa Made in Finland, second half of the 20th century Marked accordingly.
Birch, Plywood
Dish Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dish designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s. Laminated birch. Signed.
Birch
Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood.
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Birch with Inlays
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, side table, birch, plywood, steel, brass, Finland, 1960s Coffee table with plywood inlays designed by Tapio Wirkkala, manufactured by Asko.
Brass, Steel
Set of Serving Cutlery Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood.
Wood
Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Coffee Table with Metal & Brass Legs, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare version of the Tapio Wirkkala rhythmic veneer coffee table model 9018 with the original nickled brass legs.
Metal, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Model "K10-11" Floor Lamp for Idman, Finland 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Utrecht, NL
The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood.
Brass
Molded Plywood Trays by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two "Fincraft" molded plywood trays (one large, and one medium-sized), designed in the 1950s by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki.
Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala Molded Plywood Trays, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful organic shaped plywood trays designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki.
Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala Tray, Soinne & Kni Oy, Signed
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bern, CH
A Fincraft molded plywood tray, made by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki.
Birch, Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala Coffee Table for Asko
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Hollola, FI
Tapio Wirkkala coffee table for Asko. On the top wooden inlay ornaments designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Measures width 90 cm, depth 90 cm, height 41 cm.
Birch, Plywood
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 9.85 in
"Pollo" Collection or, Rocking Hens by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal 1970-2012
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Halstead, GB
The smaller hens are from 1970s There are four pieces to the collection - the large hen is approximately 30cms in length 20 cms in width and 18 cms in height. Tapio Wirkkala’s as...
Ceramic
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H 1.38 in W 10.24 in D 8.86 in
Tapio Wirkkala Plywood "Leaf" Dish, Large and Signed, 1950s, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Tapio Wirkkala "Leaf" dish in plywood, monogrammed to underside and in nice original condition.
Tapio Wirkkala, Tray, Birch Plywood, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in High Point, NC
A birch plywood tray designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Soinne & Knioy, Finland, 1950s Scratches present.
Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala, Tray, Birch Plywood, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in High Point, NC
A birch plywood tray designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Soinne & Knioy, Finland, 1950s
Birch, Plywood
Laminated Plywood and Iron Low Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laminated plywood and iron low table by Tapio Wirkkala for ASKO.
Iron
Tapio Wirkkala, Trays, Birch Plywood, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch plywood trays designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Soinne & Knioy, Finland, 1950s
Birch
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H 15.75 in W 48.82 in D 24.41 in
Occasional Table “Rhythmic Plywood” Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood.
Birch, Plywood
Laminated Plywood and Iron Low Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
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
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H 46.26 in W 17.33 in D 5.52 in
Tapio Wirkkala Rare Floor Lamp Model "K10-47" for Idman Oy, Finland 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood.
Metal, Brass
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized beech legs and back spindles and walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition, v...
Walnut, Plywood
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized beech legs and back spindles and walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition, v...
Walnut, Plywood
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonized beech legs and back spindles and walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition,...
Walnut, Plywood
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H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950s Black and Walnut Dining Chair in the Style of Imari Tapiovaara Set of 6
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very good quality dining chair in the style of Imari Tapiovaara. Designed in the 1950s. Ebonised Beech legs and back spindles and Walnut veneered seats. In good vintage condition,...
Walnut, Plywood
Wonderful Tapio Wirkkala Plywood Leaf
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful Tapio Wirkkala plywood leaf in 100% original condition. Manufactured by soinne et kni.
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H 1.25 in W 17.25 in D 10.25 in
Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
Iconic laminated wood aeroplan leaf dish by recognized master of the genre, Tapio Wirkkala. Made in Finland by Soinne et Kni Oy, circa 1950's. This example is in very good, origina...
Birch, Teak
iconic tapio wirkkala rythmic wood leaf
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful art object by the master of design. who ever saw the book tapio wirkkala will know, what i mean. and if you see a picture of him you will be as amused as i was. he designed...
Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala by Soinne et Kni Leaf Tray
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iconic and rare Tapio Wirkkala rythmic aeroplan / plywood range leaf tray awarded as most beautiful object of the world at the triennale IX in 1951 and received the gold medal.
Wood
Tapio Wirkkala 'Jäävuori' Iceberg Vase, Model No. 3794, 1955
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dronten, NL
Tapio Wirkkala's works in plywood made him was one of the forerunners of Finnish modernism in sculpture.
Crystal
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H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Matching Set of Four Rare Nikke Chairs, Designed in 1958 by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Dronten, NL
Made by Asko of Finland from 1958 into the 1960s. They carry their original Asko labels and impressed "Tapio Wirkkala ASKO Made in Finland" marks on underside. Beautiful walnut venee...
Chrome, Steel
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Coffee Table in Teak and Birch
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Already in the 1940s Wirkkala’s interest for plywood arose. By grinding laminated plywood Wirkkala achieved rhythmic lines.
Teak, Birch
Molded Plywood Tray by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fincraft molded plywood tray, designed in the 1950s by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki.
Carved Plywood "Leaf" Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by a visit to factory where high-speed airplane propellers were made from blocks of finely laminated birch plywood, Finnish design giant Tapio Wirkkala adapted the labor-int...
Coffee Table with Inlaid Decoration by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These descend directly from the exquisite bowls and trays hand-carved out of aircraft plywood that Wirkkala designed and produced in tiny numbers at the start of the 1950s.
Steel
Set of Eight Plywood Chairs by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hudson, NY
Fine set of stacking chairs, teak plywood on chrome legs. Labels and burn mark signature. Made by Asko, Finland. These chairs have been reduced in price from $6000 set to $4200 set. ...
Tapio Wirkkala, Rhythmic Plywood, Wall Panel, 1958
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Berlin, DE
Tapio Wirkkala wall panel, rhythmic plywood. Laminated birch, circa 1958.
Birch
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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