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b. 1915 - d. 1985

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  • Tapio Wirkkala, Collection of glassware
    Apr. 01, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala, Collection of glassware

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Tapio Wirkkala Collection of glassware Iittala Finland, c. 1965 glass 3.875 h x 2.5 dia in (10 x 6 cm) Collection is comprised of eighteen glasses. Decal manufacturer's label to two glasses 'i Made in Finland'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Wright
  • TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE
    Apr. 01, 2025

    TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE

    Est: CHF1,200 - CHF1,600

    (Hanko 1915–1985 Helsinki) Entwurf 1974 für Kultakeskus Oy, Finnland. Kupfer. Rundform, innen Hammerschlag mit zentraler, polierter Halbkugel. Auf der Aussenseite bezeichnet "KULTAKESKUSOY MADE IN FINLAND, DESIGN:, TAPIO WIRKKALA" (bossiert). D 30 cm. - Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.

    Schuler Auktionen
  • TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE
    Apr. 01, 2025

    TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE

    Est: CHF800 - CHF1,200

    (Hanko 1915–1985 Helsinki) Entwurf 1974 für Kultakeskus Oy, Finnland. Kupfer. Rundform, innen Hammerschlag mit zentraler, polierter Halbkugel. Auf der Aussenseite bezeichnet "KULTAKESKUSOY MADE IN FINLAND, DESIGN:, TAPIO WIRKKALA" (bossiert). D 25 cm. - Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.

    Schuler Auktionen
  • TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE
    Apr. 01, 2025

    TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE

    Est: CHF400 - CHF800

    (Hanko 1915–1985 Helsinki) Entwurf 1974 für Kultakeskus Oy, Finnland. Kupfer. Rundform, innen Hammerschlag mit zentraler, polierter Halbkugel. Auf der Aussenseite bezeichnet "KULTAKESKUSOY MADE IN FINLAND, DESIGN:, TAPIO WIRKKALA" (bossiert). D 11,5 cm. - Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.

    Schuler Auktionen
  • Wirkkala, Tapio: Solifleurvase TW36
    Mar. 29, 2025

    Wirkkala, Tapio: Solifleurvase TW36

    Est: €350 - €700

    Wirkkala, Tapio - Solifleur vase TW36 (Hanko 1915-1985 Helsinki) Manufacturer Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna 1965. Conical shape over an oval cross-section with two longitudinal ridges. Silver. Artist's monogram, state stamp and fineness 'M916' on the base. H. 23 cm; 136 g. - Cf. fig. TW hand eye and thought, p. 360 Tapio Wirkkala achieved world fame in the early 1950s after the breakthrough of Finnish industrial design. He was an exceptionally prolific artist who mastered almost every material and designed both everyday objects and unique works of art. Wirkkala graduated as a decorative carver from the Taideteollisuuskeskuskoulu (School of Art and Design) in 1936, and after being successful in various design competitions, he began to develop a reputation as a pioneer of glass and silver. One of Wirkkala's most important partners in the silver industry was Kultakeskus, whose production he renewed in the 1950s. During the three decades of co-operation, Wirkkala designed a large number of products for Kultakeskus, many of which were forged by hand. Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) can be considered one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. /// Wirkkala, Tapio Solifleurvase TW36 (Hanko 1915-1985 Helsinki) Hersteller Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna 1965. Konische Form über ovalem Querschnitt mit zwei Längsgraten. Silber. Am Boden Künstlermonogramm, Staatsstempel und Feingehalt ''M916''. H. 23 cm; 136 g. - Vgl. Abb. TW hand eye and thought, S. 360. Tapio Wirkkala erlangte Anfang der 1950er Jahre nach dem Durchbruch des finnischen Industriedesigns Weltruhm. Er war ein außergewöhnlich produktiver Künstler, der fast jedes Material beherrschte und sowohl Alltagsgegenstände als auch einzigartige Kunstwerke entwarf. Wirkkala schloss 1936 sein Studium als dekorativer Schnitzer an der Taideteollisuuskeskuskoulu (Schule für Kunst und Design) ab, nachdem er bei verschiedenen Designwettbewerben erfolgreich war, begann er sich einen Ruf als Pionier für Glas und Silber zu erarbeiten. Einer der wichtigsten Partner von Wirkkala in der Silberindustrie war Kultakeskus, dessen Produktion er in den 1950er Jahren erneuerte. In den drei Jahrzehnten der Zusammenarbeit entwarf Wirkkala eine Vielzahl von Produkten für Kultakeskus, von denen viele von Hand geschmiedet wurden. Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) kann als eine der Ikonen des finnischen Designs und als Symbol für den internationalen Erfolg des finnischen Designs der Nachkriegszeit bezeichnet werden.

    Kunstauktionshaus Schlosser
  • Wirkkala, Tapio, Schale TW280
    Mar. 29, 2025

    Wirkkala, Tapio, Schale TW280

    Est: €600 - €1,200

    Wirkkala, Tapio - Bowl TW280 (Hanko 1915-1985 Helsinki) Manufacturer Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna 1965. Round, bulbous shape with fine hammered decoration, the rim set off by wide, smooth fluting. Silver. The rim with multiple hallmarks, including artist's monogram, state stamp and fineness '916H'. H. 7.5 cm; 297 g. /// Wirkkala, Tapio Schale TW280 (Hanko 1915-1985 Helsinki) Hersteller Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna 1965. Runde, bauchige Form mit feinem Hammerschlagdekor, durch breite, glatt belassene Kehlung abgesetzter Rand. Silber. Am Rand vielfach gepunzt, u.a. Künstlermonogramm, Staatsstempel und Feingehalt ''916H''. H. 7,5 cm; 297 g.

    Kunstauktionshaus Schlosser
  • Wirkkala, Tapio, Designer-Brotschale
    Mar. 29, 2025

    Wirkkala, Tapio, Designer-Brotschale

    Est: €650 - €1,300

    Wirkkala, Tapio - Designer bread bowl (Hanko 1915-1985 Helsinki) Model TW207, design 1959, manufacturer Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna 1963. Round, flat shape with a wooden disc set into the rim as a handle. Silver. The foot rim with multiple hallmarks, including artist's monogram, state stamp and fineness '916H'. H. 4.3 cm, Ø 25 cm; gross 427 g. /// Wirkkala, Tapio Designer-Brotschale (Hanko 1915-1985 Helsinki) Modell TW207, Entwurf 1959, Hersteller Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna 1963. Runde, flache Form mit am Rand eingelassener Holzscheibe als Griff. Silber. Am Fußrand vielfach gepunzt, u.a. Künstlermonogramm, Staatsstempel und Feingehalt ''916H''. H. 4,3 cm, Ø 25 cm; brutto 427 g.

    Kunstauktionshaus Schlosser
  • Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vide Poche, c. 1950, width 13.5 cm
    Mar. 25, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vide Poche, c. 1950, width 13.5 cm

    Est: $500 - $700

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vide Poche, c. 1950 clear glass, tear-drop shape, carved striped decoration, signed to rim

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vide Poche, c. 1950, width 14 cm depth 12.5 cm
    Mar. 25, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vide Poche, c. 1950, width 14 cm depth 12.5 cm

    Est: $300 - $500

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vide Poche, c. 1950 clear glass, shaped like a leaf, with carved striped decoration, signed

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vase, c. 1950, height 18 cm
    Mar. 25, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vase, c. 1950, height 18 cm

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vase, c. 1950 clear blown-glass, with carved vertical stripe decoration, of tear-drop form, signed to the underside

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vase, 1956, height 20.5 cm
    Mar. 25, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vase, 1956, height 20.5 cm

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Vase, 1956 clear blown glass with incised stripe decoration, in the shape of a calla lily, signed and dated to the underside

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Bowl, 1984, height 13.5 cm diameter 20 cm
    Mar. 25, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Bowl, 1984, height 13.5 cm diameter 20 cm

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) Bowl, 1984 executed for Venini, turquoise/green glass, signed and dated to the underside

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • Wirkkala, Tapio (1915 Hanko - Helsinki 1985)
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Wirkkala, Tapio (1915 Hanko - Helsinki 1985)

    Est: €120 - €150

    Bodenvase "Polygon". Porzellan. Umlaufend buntes Blumendekor mit Gold. Stempelmarke Rosenthal, studio-linie, ab 1961. 1. Wahl. H. 55 cm.

    Dannenberg
  • Wirkkala, Tapio (1915 Hanko - Helsinki 1985)
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Wirkkala, Tapio (1915 Hanko - Helsinki 1985)

    Est: €120 - €150

    Bodenvase "Polygon". Porzellan. Umlaufend Parklandschaft mit Freitreppe nach einem Entwurf von Björn Wiinblad, in Unterglasurblau. Stempelmarke Rosenthal, studio-linie, ab 1961. 1. Wahl. H. 55 cm.

    Dannenberg
  • 13 PIECE TAPIO WIRKKALA GLASS BOWL SET
    Mar. 19, 2025

    13 PIECE TAPIO WIRKKALA GLASS BOWL SET

    Est: $300 - $500

    Tapio Wirkkala, Finnish, 1915-1985, littala Ultima Thule bowl set includes one large bowl and twelve small bowls

    Litchfield Auctions
  • TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE
    Mar. 19, 2025

    TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE

    Est: CHF1,200 - CHF1,600

    (Hanko 1915–1985 Helsinki) Entwurf 1974 für Kultakeskus Oy, Finnland. Kupfer. Rundform, innen Hammerschlag mit zentraler, polierter Halbkugel. Auf der Aussenseite bezeichnet "KULTAKESKUSOY MADE IN FINLAND, DESIGN:, TAPIO WIRKKALA" (bossiert). D 30 cm. - Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.

    Schuler Auktionen
  • TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE
    Mar. 19, 2025

    TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE

    Est: CHF800 - CHF1,200

    (Hanko 1915–1985 Helsinki) Entwurf 1974 für Kultakeskus Oy, Finnland. Kupfer. Rundform, innen Hammerschlag mit zentraler, polierter Halbkugel. Auf der Aussenseite bezeichnet "KULTAKESKUSOY MADE IN FINLAND, DESIGN:, TAPIO WIRKKALA" (bossiert). D 25 cm. - Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.

    Schuler Auktionen
  • TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE
    Mar. 19, 2025

    TAPIO WIRKKALA, SCHALE

    Est: CHF400 - CHF800

    (Hanko 1915–1985 Helsinki) Entwurf 1974 für Kultakeskus Oy, Finnland. Kupfer. Rundform, innen Hammerschlag mit zentraler, polierter Halbkugel. Auf der Aussenseite bezeichnet "KULTAKESKUSOY MADE IN FINLAND, DESIGN:, TAPIO WIRKKALA" (bossiert). D 11,5 cm. - Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.

    Schuler Auktionen
  • Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassware Group (1947-1956)
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassware Group (1947-1956)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Three glass items by Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), each for Iittala (Finland): 1. Kalvolan Kanto stump vase, initialed "TW" and dated 1947. Measures 4 1/2" x 5" x 5". 2. Sooda Kuplia soda bubbles vase #3234, signed "Tapio Wirkkala Iittala," circa 1947-49. Measures 7 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". 3. Viivahiottu linecut dish #3342, signed "Tapio Wirkkala Iittala" and dated 1956. Measures 2" x 5 1/2" x 3 1/4".

    Circle Auction
  • Tapio Wirkkala, Mid-century Modern Glass Vase
    Mar. 08, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala, Mid-century Modern Glass Vase

    Est: -

    Signed on base. Featuring a Iittala Tapio Wirkkala, Alpina Finnish Mid-century modern glass vase. Vase measures approximately 3.25in x 5.25in x 11.25in. Some scuffs, stains, and scratches present. NR12976 BP

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, a set of six
    Mar. 06, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, a set of six

    Est: £60 - £100

    Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, a set of six Tapio wine glasses, designed circa 1952, each glass with open air bubble inclusion to the conical stem, 13cm high (6)

    Kinghams Auctioneers
  • Tapio Wirkkala BOLLE INCALMO DOPPIO Vase, Murano
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala BOLLE INCALMO DOPPIO Vase, Murano

    Est: $100 - $150

    Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985); Venini (Italy) Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s) Materials: glass Dimensions (H, W, D): 2.5"h, 2.5"dia Additional Information: Reference (technique): Venini Glass Catalogue 1921-2007, Franco Deboni, plate 279. Provenance: Private Collection, Ithaca, New York. About the collection: The late collector's wife recalls their first glass purchase in a London antique shop circa 1985, which ignited a 30+ year passion for the genre. The couple and their daughter acquired pieces individually during their travels around Western Europe, Toronto, and New York, and ultimately amassed around 300 vessels and sculptures by artists including Fulvio Bianconi, Toots Zynsky, Carlo Scarpa, Ercole Barovier, Paolo Venini, Vittorio Ferro and others. "My husband became a student of the art he collected," recalls Mrs. N. and their daughter. "With each new artist he admired, he would buy books about them, and the biographies and catalogs became catalysts for acquiring more pieces. He was always looking for variety, and he would seek out individual pieces to round out a segment of the collection. When something caught his eye, he pounced on it, and if he couldn't have that particular piece, he'd search for one like it."

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Porcelain & Studio Line
    Feb. 28, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Porcelain & Studio Line

    Est: $200 - $400

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finland, 1915 - 1985) for Rosenthal Porcelain Studio Line Coffee Service, Mid-Twentieth Century. Comprising a coffeepot, sugar bowl and cover, cream jug, six cups and six saucers, each with printed "Rosenthal/ GERMANY/ **" factory mark in underglaze-green; and a pair of Studio Line coffee mugs and a charger, each printed "Rosenthal/ studio - linie/ GERMANY -." (20) Coffeepot: H: 6.75 in., W: 7.25 in., D: 3.75 in. Charger: H: 1.125 in., Diam: 10.25 in.

    Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Tapio Wirkkala Hanko 1915-Helsinki 1985 Murano glass plate from the Coreani series
    Feb. 18, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala Hanko 1915-Helsinki 1985 Murano glass plate from the Coreani series

    Est: €500 - €1,000

    Tapio Wirkkala Hanko 1915-Helsinki 1985 Murano glass plate from the Coreani series 1990 cm 40 ø Engraved signature and date. Venini adhesive label. In original box

    Casa d'aste ARCADIA
  • WIRKKALA TAPIO (1915 - 1985) - Plate for Venini, Murano
    Feb. 12, 2025

    WIRKKALA TAPIO (1915 - 1985) - Plate for Venini, Murano

    Est: €500 - €700

    WIRKKALA TAPIO (1915 - 1985). Plate for Venini, Murano. Signature "venini for Iveco 1990 89/200" and manufacturer label. Edition 89/200. In original box. Literature for plates from the same series: M. Barovier e C. Sonego (a cura di), Tapio Wirkkala at Venini, Skira, Milano 2021, p. 175. 37,20 x 37,20 cm. 1990.

    Capitolium Art
  • Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) 'Vase' Model 1892.
    Feb. 10, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) 'Vase' Model 1892.

    Est: €600 - €800

    Tapio WIRKKALA (1915-1985) 'Vase' model 1892.  Signed on the base. Numbered 1892 and marked 'Made in Finland'.

    Flanders Auctions
  • Tapio Wirkkala Venini, Book
    Jan. 28, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala Venini, Book

    Est: $10 - $200

    40-page booklet of glass design influences, size and color. Issued: 1987 Dimensions: 10"L x 9"W Manufacturer: Finnish Glass Museum Country of Origin: Finland

    Lion and Unicorn
  • Tapio Wirkkala DOPPIO INCALMO Bottle Form Vase, 17.75"H, Murano
    Jan. 25, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala DOPPIO INCALMO Bottle Form Vase, 17.75"H, Murano

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985); Venini (Italy) Marking(s); notes: signed, label; 1985 Materials: glass Dimensions (H, W, D): 17.75"h, 4.5"dia Additional Information: Vase is from the Bolle series. Reference (similar example): Venini Glass Catalogue 1921-2007, Franco Deboni, plate 279. Provenance: Private Collection, Ithaca, New York. About the collection: The late collector's wife recalls their first glass purchase in a London antique shop circa 1985, which ignited a 30+ year passion for the genre. The couple and their daughter acquired pieces individually during their travels around Western Europe, Toronto, and New York, and ultimately amassed around 300 vessels and sculptures by artists including Fulvio Bianconi, Toots Zynsky, Carlo Scarpa, Ercole Barovier, Paolo Venini, Vittorio Ferro and others. "My husband became a student of the art he collected," recalls Mrs. N. and their daughter. "With each new artist he admired, he would buy books about them, and the biographies and catalogs became catalysts for acquiring more pieces. He was always looking for variety, and he would seek out individual pieces to round out a segment of the collection. When something caught his eye, he pounced on it, and if he couldn't have that particular piece, he'd search for one like it."

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Dish
    Jan. 22, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Dish

    Est: €2,000 - €3,000

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Dish Birch marquetry Artist's monogram Model created in the 1950s H 4 × L 25,5 × W 22 cm Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Coupe Marqueterie de bouleau Monogramme de l'artiste Modèle créé dans les années 1950 H 4×L 25,5 × P 22 cm

    Piasa
  • Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Set of five 'Kantarelli' vases
    Jan. 22, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Set of five 'Kantarelli' vases

    Est: €3,000 - €4,000

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Set of five 'Kantarelli' vases Filigrane glass Artist's engraved signature beneath three works Model created between 1948 and 1954 H 23,5 × L 17,5 × W 15,5 cm H 21,5 × L 19 × W 18 cm H 13,5 × L 11,5 × W 11 cm H 9,5 × L 10 × W 9 cm H 9 × L 10 × W 8,5 cm Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Suite de cinq vases dits 'Kantarelli' Verre filigrané Signature gravée à la roue de l'artiste sous trois pièces Modèle créé entre 1948 et 1954 H 23,5 × L 17,5 × P 15,5 cm H 21,5 × L 19 × P 18 cm H 13,5 × L 11,5 × P 11 cm H 9,5 × L 10 × P 9 cm H 9 × L 10 × P 8,5 cm

    Piasa
  • Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Coffee table
    Jan. 22, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Coffee table

    Est: €3,000 - €4,000

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Coffee table Teak, maple, hazel and nickel-plated metal Edited by Asko Oy Manufacturer's stamp Model created circa 1958 H 40 × L 124 × W 62 cm Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Table basse Teck, érable, noisetier et métal nickelé Édition Asko Oy Estampille de l'éditeur Modèle créé vers 1958 H 40 × L 124 × P 62 cm

    Piasa
  • Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Coffee table
    Jan. 22, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Coffee table

    Est: €3,000 - €4,000

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Coffee table Birch Edited by Asko Manufacturer's stamp Model created circa 1975 H 40 × L 90 × W 90 cm Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Table basse Bouleau Édition Asko Estampille d'éditeur Modèle créé vers 1975 H 40 × L 90 × P 90 cm

    Piasa
  • Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Set of six dining table chairs
    Jan. 22, 2025

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Set of six dining table chairs

    Est: €6,000 - €9,000

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Set of six dining table chairs Veined birch veneer and chromed steel Edited by Asko Manufacturer's plaque Model created circa 1958 H 80 × L 44 × W 48 cm Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) Ensemble de six chaises de salle à manger Placage de bouleau veiné et acier chromé Édition Asko Plaque de l'éditeur Modèle créé vers 1958 H 80 × L 44 × P 48 cm

    Piasa
  • TAPIO WIRKKALA (Hanko, Finland, 1915-Helsinki, 1985) for Littala Glassworks. Center "Lunaria", 1972. Glass. Signed: "Tapio Wirkkala, 3449".
    Jan. 09, 2025

    TAPIO WIRKKALA (Hanko, Finland, 1915-Helsinki, 1985) for Littala Glassworks. Center "Lunaria", 1972. Glass. Signed: "Tapio Wirkkala, 3449".

    Est: €600 - €700

    TAPIO WIRKKALA (Hanko, Finland, 1915-Helsinki, 1985) for Littala Glassworks. Center "Lunaria", 1972. Glass. Signed: "Tapio Wirkkala, 3449". Measurements: 40 cm (diameter). Centerpiece model "Lunaria", made of cut glass with rich translucent textures. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1972, this beautiful piece is inspired by the craters of the moon. Tapio Wirkkala was a multi-talented design genius, widely considered a leading figure in modern Finnish industrial art. A multi-faceted artist, his art ranged from glass, furniture and product design to sculpture and urban planning. Wirkkala exhibited all over the world, but was a recluse by nature. His favorite place was a spot so remote in the deep forests of central Finland that helicopters delivered prototypes to his cabin, as no automobile could reach him. It was in nature that he found his much-loved solitude and inspiration for the forms that industry could produce or works of art could create. That same year the director of the Venini glassworks offered him a collaboration with his company. Present on numerous occasions in Murano between late 1965 and 1970 and again in the early 1980s, Wirkkala progressively gained confidence in both the filigree technique and the "discovery" of color. He excelled in the use of the incalmo technique to create polychrome objects in transparent glass that achieved remarkable commercial success. Throughout his incredibly productive career, Wirkkala received numerous awards, including three gold medals at the Milan Triennale, the Lunning Prize, the Pro Finlandia Medal and the Prince Eugen Medal. Awards and distinctions: 1st and 2nd place, Bank of Finland Banknote Design Competition 1947, 4 awards, Olympic Stamp Design 1951, for the 1952 Summer Olympic Games, 3 Grand Prizes at the 9th Milan Triennale, 1951, 3 Grand Prizes, at the 10th Milan Triennale, 1954, Lunning Prize 1951, Order of the Lion of Finland - medal 1955, 1st place, Brussels Universal Exhibition 1957, Medal of the year 1958 of the Society of Industrial Arts, Grand Prize and Gold Medal, Milan 1960, Silver Medal, Milan 1963.Domus Golden Obelisk. Milan 1963, Gold Medal of the President of Italy, International Ceramics Competition of Faenza 1963, 1966, 1967, 1969 and 1973, International Prize of Vicenza 1963, 1966 and 1967, Honorary Royal Designer of Industry. London 1964, Honorary Award of the Finnish Cultural Foundation 1968, Honorary Doctorate, Royal College of Arts, London 1971, Honorary Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London 1971, Honorary title of Academician of the Academy of Finland in 1972, Medal of the Teosto organization for Creative Work 1980, Prince Eugen Medal. Stockholm 1980. Tapio Wirkkala landed in Murano in 1965.

    Setdart Auction House
  • Tapio Wirkkala Vase of the series "Pavoni". Execution by Venini, Murano, 1981. Gray glass and transparent amethyst reeded lattimo glass. Inscribed at point below base “venini italia tw 81”. (h 20.5 cm.)...
    Dec. 19, 2024

    Tapio Wirkkala Vase of the series "Pavoni". Execution by Venini, Murano, 1981. Gray glass and transparent amethyst reeded lattimo glass. Inscribed at point below base “venini italia tw 81”. (h 20.5 cm.)...

    Est: €650 - €700

    (Hanko 1913 - Helsinki 1985) Vase of the series "Pavoni". Execution by Venini, Murano, 1981. Gray glass and transparent amethyst reeded lattimo glass. Inscribed at point below base “venini italia tw 81”. (h 20.5 cm.) IT Vaso della serie "Pavoni". Esecuzione Venini, Murano, 1981. Vetro grigio e ametista trasparente a canne lattimo. Iscritto a punta sotto la base "venini italia tw 81". (h cm 20,5)

    Il Ponte Auction House
  • TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA Style Art Glass Vase
    Dec. 18, 2024

    TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA Style Art Glass Vase

    Est: $50 - $100

    A thick walled and weighty vintage art glass vase. Textured and raised surface details. TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA Finnish Art Glass style, no apparent markings found. Measures approx. 9H x 6.5W x 4D in. Chipping and surface wear present. Collectibles, tabletop accessories and decor, home decor, home accents, homewares, housewares, home accessories, Vase, vessel, decorative arts, TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA Finnish Art Glass style Vase, TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA Style Art Glass Vase, tableware, 8cs

    The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
  • Tapio Wirkkala - Bolle, 1988
    Dec. 17, 2024

    Tapio Wirkkala - Bolle, 1988

    Est: €800 - €1,000

    h 20 x diam 11,8 cm Incalmo blown glass vase Venini production pointed signature Venini TW 88 Original label

    Finarte
  • Tapio Wirkkala - Bolle, 1988
    Dec. 17, 2024

    Tapio Wirkkala - Bolle, 1988

    Est: €800 - €1,000

    h 23,5 x diam 11,7 cm incalmo blown glass vase Manufactured by Venini pointed signature Venini TW 88 Original label

    Finarte
  • Tapio Wirkkala - Bolle, 1985
    Dec. 17, 2024

    Tapio Wirkkala - Bolle, 1985

    Est: €1,200 - €1,500

    h 45 x diam 11 cm double incalmo blown glass vase Manufactured by Venini Murano 19 Engraved signature on base Venini Italia TW 85 Original label

    Finarte
  • TAPIO WIRKKALA - FLASCHE MIT STOPFEN
    Dec. 14, 2024

    TAPIO WIRKKALA - FLASCHE MIT STOPFEN

    Est: €260 - €520

    TAPIO WIRKKALA 1915 Hanko - 1985 Helsinki BOTTLE WITH STOPPER Rosenthal, Studio-Line, after 1961 Light-blue and yellow glass stripes, spirally rising w.colourless overlay and mouldblown apple green glass. H. 37 cm, D. 8,5 cm. Marked on the wall: SAMMELFLASCHE TAPIO WIRKKALA Rosenthalmark STUDIO-LINIE (etched). Minimal signs of wear. TAPIO WIRKKALA 1915 Hanko - 1985 Helsinki FLASCHE MIT STOPFEN Rosenthal, Studio-Linie, nach 1961 Hellblaue u. gelbe Bänder, spiralig ansteigend, farblos überfangen u. apfelgrünes Glas, modelgeblasen. H. 37 cm, D. 8,5 cm. Auf der Wandung bez.: SAMMELFLASCHE TAPIO WIRKKALA (Rosenthalmarke) STUDIO-LINE (geätzt). Minimale Gebrauchsspuren.

    Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
  • TAPIO WIRKKALA (Hanko, Finland, 1915-Helsinki, 1985) for Venini. Dish on base. Glass. With Elite label, Murano.
    Dec. 11, 2024

    TAPIO WIRKKALA (Hanko, Finland, 1915-Helsinki, 1985) for Venini. Dish on base. Glass. With Elite label, Murano.

    Est: €1,500 - €1,800

    TAPIO WIRKKALA (Hanko, Finland, 1915-Helsinki, 1985) for Venini. Dish on base. Glass. With Elite label, Murano. Measurements: 68 cm (height) x 48 cm (diameter). Tapio Wirkkala was a multi-talented design genius, widely considered a leading figure in modern Finnish industrial art. A multi-faceted artist, his art ranged from glass, furniture and product design to sculpture and urban planning. Wirkkala exhibited all over the world, but was a recluse by nature. His favorite place was a spot so remote in the deep forests of central Finland that helicopters delivered prototypes to his cabin, as no automobile could reach him. It was in nature that he found his much-loved solitude and inspiration for the forms that industry could produce or works of art could create. That same year the director of the Venini glassworks offered him a collaboration with his company. Present on numerous occasions in Murano between late 1965 and 1970 and again in the early 1980s, Wirkkala progressively gained confidence in both the filigree technique and the "discovery" of color. He excelled in the use of the incalmo technique to create polychrome objects in transparent glass that achieved remarkable commercial success. Throughout his incredibly productive career, Wirkkala received numerous awards, including three gold medals at the Milan Triennale, the Lunning Prize, the Pro Finlandia Medal and the Prince Eugen Medal.

    Setdart Auction House
  • Glassware: (45) vintage glassware set Made in Finland Iittala (manufacture) Marski model design WIRKKALA Tapio
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Glassware: (45) vintage glassware set Made in Finland Iittala (manufacture) Marski model design WIRKKALA Tapio

    Est: €100 - €200

    Verrerie: (45) service de verres vintage Made in Finland Iittala (manufacture) modèle Marski design *WIRKKALA T.* (Tapio) (1915. 1985) Glassware: (45) vintage glassware set Made in Finland Iittala (manufacture) Marski model design WIRKKALA Tapio

    Monsantic.com
  • Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, a set of six
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, a set of six

    Est: £50 - £100

    Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, a set of six Tapio wine glasses, designed circa 1952, each with open air bubble inclusion to the conical stem, 13cm high (6)

    Kinghams Auctioneers
  • Wirkkala, Tapio (Hanko, Helsinki 1915-1985)
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Wirkkala, Tapio (Hanko, Helsinki 1915-1985)

    Est: €450 - €540

    Tafelbesteck "Duo" von Christofle für 6 Personen um 1960 Versilbert. 6 Menülöffel, 6 Menügabeln, 6 Menümesser, 6 Kaffeelöffel, 12 Kuchengabeln, 2 Buttermesser, 1 Zuckerzange, 1 Salatbesteck (2 Teile), 1 Vorlegelöffel, 1 Vorlegegabel, 1 Suppenkelle, 1 Saucenkelle. Entwurf 1957 von T. Wirkkala für Christofle/France (mit Qualitätssiegel). (61167)

    Leo Spik
  • TAPIO VELI ILMARI WIRKKALA, VENINI, ITALIA, 1979
    Dec. 05, 2024

    TAPIO VELI ILMARI WIRKKALA, VENINI, ITALIA, 1979

    Est: €260 - €360

    Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala (Hanko 1915 - Helsinki 1985), Venini Coppa Mod. Filigrane Vetro soffiato incalmo e decoro a filigrana lungo la parte superiore Prod. Venini Italia, 1979 d 21 cm h 12 cm Firma incisa Venini Italia 79. Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala (Hanko 1915 - Helsinki 1985), Venini Cup Filigrane Mod. Incalmo blown glass and filigree decoration along the top Venini Prod. Italy, 1979 d 21 cm h 12 cm Engraved signature Venini Italia 79.

    Lucas Aste
  • Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Pollo Porcelain Vase
    Dec. 04, 2024

    Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Pollo Porcelain Vase

    Est: $1 - $1,000

    A finely crafted Rosenthal Studio Linie white porcelain vase designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. Known as the "Pollo" vase, this piece is distinguished by its unique organic, asymmetrical shape and delicate raised beadwork near the neck. The minimalist design reflects Wirkkala’s signature style, blending natural forms with refined modernism. Marked "Rosenthal Studio Linie Germany" on the underside, this vase is a fine example of 20th-century Scandinavian design aesthetics merged with German porcelain craftsmanship. Dimensions: 3.5 X 4.75 X 3.75 in. Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: MiddleManBrokers Inc. offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, for $35 plus insurance. We will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

    MiddleManBrokers
  • Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Mid Century Glass Vase
    Dec. 04, 2024

    Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Mid Century Glass Vase

    Est: $1 - $1,000

    A striking mid century modern studio handcrafted art glass vase designed by the renowned Finnish artist Tapio Wirkkala( Finnish, 1915 - 1985 ) for Rosenthal Studio Line. This exquisite piece features a bold, inner red cone shape encased within a clear glass form, creating a dramatic visual contrast that exemplifies Wirkkala's mastery in glass artistry. The piece is engraved and stamped on the base, indicating its authenticity as part of Rosenthal's celebrated collection. This vase is a testament to the sleek, modern aesthetic of mid 20th century Scandinavian design. Signed ~ as stated above and shown in the picture. Dimensions: 6.25 X 5.25 X 5.25 in. Condition: Good overall condition having normal age related surface wear. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: MiddleManBrokers Inc. offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, for $45 plus insurance. We will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

    MiddleManBrokers
  • 113 PIECE ROSENTHAL 'ICE BLOSSOM' DINNERWARE SET
    Dec. 04, 2024

    113 PIECE ROSENTHAL 'ICE BLOSSOM' DINNERWARE SET

    Est: $500 - $700

    Tapio Wirkkala (Finish, 1915-1985) for Rosenthal (German, founded 1879). Mid-Century Modern 113 piece 'Ice Blossom' (pattern introduced circa 1965) partial dinnerware service comprising, 16 dinner plates (dia. 9.875"), 18 salad plates (dia. 8.75"), 7 bread plates (dia. 6.25"), 8 rim soup bowls (dia. 9"), 8 footed cream soup bowls (h. 2.25"), 9 saucers for footed cream soup bowls (dia. 7"), 8 fruit / dessert / sauce bowls (dia. 5"), 8 footed cups (h. 3"), 8 saucers for footed cups (dia. 5.875"), 4 footed demitasse cups (h. 2.75"), 2 circular vegetable bowls (dia. 8.25"), 2 circular covered vegetable bowls (dia. excluding handles 8.625"), 2 footed sauce boats (h. 3.25"), 2 underplates for footed sauce boats (dia. 7"), 2 oval platters (w. 15"), 1 circular chop plate (dia. 12.25"), 1 small footed bowl (h. 2.25"), 2 coffee pots (h. 8.25"), 1 teapot (h. 6.75"), 2 covered sugar bowls (h. 4"), 1 cream jug (h. 4"), and 1 individual cream jug (h. 3.25"), all marked appropriately. Provenance: Private Collection of Roy Simpson, Atlanta, GA. Approximate dimensions:

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
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