Tapio Wirkkala

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 no area of design unexplored.
A glass design competition held by the Iittala glassworks in 1946 was the event that set his career in motion; the first prize went jointly to Wirkkala and Kaj Franck.
With an oeuvre that ranges from exceptionally beautiful pieces of glass art to industrial design in the form of beer bottles and banknotes, Wirkkala also designed jewellery, sculptures, and furniture.
The recipient of many awards, honorary titles, and a doctorate, Wirkkala won three Grand Prix medals at the Milan Triennale in 1954 and an additional Grand Prix medal and gold medal at the Milan Triennale in 1960.
Tapio Wirkkala - Scandinavian Modern, complete set of line cut crystal Art-object "Kantarelli" (Chantarel), model 3280 - Iittala Finland circa 1955

Tapio Wirkkala – Scandinavian Modern, complete set of line cut crystal Art-object “Kantarelli” (Chantarel), model 3280 – Iittala Finland circa 1955

A complete set of turned mold-blown crystal, line cut Art object “Kantarelli” (Chantarel), model 3280. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1946 and executed by the Iittala glassworks, Finland circa 1955.

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Tapio Wirkkala - A pair of Scandinavian Modern silver "Trumpetti" candlesticks, model TW 284 - Kultakeskus, Finland 1970's

Tapio Wirkkala – A pair of Scandinavian Modern silver “Trumpetti” candlesticks, model TW 284 – Kultakeskus, Finland 1970’s

A pair of Scandinavian Modern silver “Trumpetti” candlesticks model TW 284. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1963 and executed by Kultakeskus Oy, probably in the 1970’s. Norwegian export-hallmarks.

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