Tapio Wirkkala (1915 – May 19) was a Finnish designer and sculptor. He is best known for his work in glass, but he also designed furniture, tableware, and other objects. Wirkkala was a major figure in the development of Finnish design, and his work is considered to be some of the most important of the 20th century.

Wirkkala was born in Hanko, Finland, in 1915. He studied sculpture at the Central School of Industrial Arts in Helsinki, graduating in 1936. After graduating, Wirkkala worked as a sculptor and designer for various companies. In 1946, he won a design competition for a new glass vase for the Iittala glassworks. The vase, called the Kantarelli, was a success, and it launched Wirkkala's career as a glass designer. He went on to design a wide variety of glass objects for Iittala, including vases, bowls, and tableware. His designs are characterized by their simple, more...

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Tapio Wirkkala 'Machine Vase' Scandinavian Art glass vase,…

Tapio Wirkkala Machine Vase, Scandinavian Art Glass Engraved 17cm

Tapio Wirkkala 'Machine Vase' Scandinavian Art glass vase, engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala / 3307', 17 cm high.

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), Floating Bowl and Cover,…

Tapio Wirkkala Floating Bowl and Cover, Rosenthal Glass

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), Floating Bowl and Cover, for Rosenthal, hand blown clear and green glass, retains factory and artist's stamp to base, height 10 cm diameter 26 cm

Vase model 3307, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, c.1960s Finland,…

Tapio Wirkkala's Signed Vase, c.1960s Finland (25cm)

Vase model 3307, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, c.1960s Finland, signed to base, height 25 cm (a/f small chip to base)

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), pair of bowls, designed…

Wirkkala Bowls and Glassware Collection

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), pair of bowls, designed 1968, manufactured by Iittala, Ultima Thule pattern, clear glass, together with six Kaj Franck for Littala grey-blue water glasses, five Marimekko coloured glass candle holders, and one Dinosaur…

Tapio Wirkkala 'Alpina' clear art glass vase for Iittala,…

Tapio Wirkkala Clear Glass Vase for Iittala - 29cm

Tapio Wirkkala 'Alpina' clear art glass vase for Iittala, engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala, 3570', 29 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala for Iitala, Finland, An original Ice Bark glass…

Vintage Iitala Ice Bark Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala for Iitala, Finland, An original Ice Bark glass vase, originally designed in 1954, manufacturer's label attached, 17.5 cm: height

Tauno Wirkkala for Humppila, Finland, A Revontulet glass bowl

Revontulet Glass Bowl by Tauno Wirkkala

Tauno Wirkkala for Humppila, Finland, A Revontulet glass bowl

Tapio Wirkkala L. Johansson trio of glass for Iitala, glass in…

Wirkkala Glass Trio in Charcoal and Blue Tones

Tapio Wirkkala L. Johansson trio of glass for Iitala, glass in charcoal and blue tones, all with original labels. Finland / Italy, c 1960s, tallest: 25 cm high, 10 cm deep.

Two vintage Scandinavian dark blue glass vases, one signed by…

Signed Wirkkala: Vintage Dark Blue Glass Vases (Set of 2)

Two vintage Scandinavian dark blue glass vases, one signed by Tapio Wirkkala, the taller, height 28 cm

Extensive Rosenthal Tapio Wirkkala dinner set, 'Variation'…

Rosenthal Tapio Wirkkala Dinner Set - Variation Pattern

Extensive Rosenthal Tapio Wirkkala dinner set, 'Variation' pattern, marked to bases for 'Studio-Linie: Porcelaine Noir,' designed by Tapio Wirkkala, including: 12 black dinner plates, 6 white soup coupes, with black under saucers, 7 white dessert bowls, 5…

A Tapio Wirkkala art glass vase, etched 'Tapio Wirkkala 3299'…

Tapio Wirkkala Etched Art Glass Vase

A Tapio Wirkkala art glass vase, etched 'Tapio Wirkkala 3299' to base. Height 23 cm.

A set of Iittala shot glasses designed by Tapio Wirkkala, set…

Tapio Wirkkala Shot Glasses and Blue Glass Votives Set

A set of Iittala shot glasses designed by Tapio Wirkkala, set of eight glasses. Manufacturer's labels attached. Also included are two Iittala blue glass votives. Height 7.5 cm

An ice glass Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila bowl, C.1960. Height…

Ice Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala (1960)

An ice glass Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila bowl, C.1960. Height 17 cm, depth 31 cm

A collection of glass pieces by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala,…

Tapio Wirkkala Glass Collection for Iittala

A collection of glass pieces by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, includes a set of three candlesticks and a pair of votives in original packaging. Etched manufacturer's marks to base. Five pieces total. Largest height 12 cm

Tapio Wirkkala vase & candle holders, ice glass design. Vase…

Ice Glass Vase and Candle Holders by Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala vase & candle holders, ice glass design. Vase and three candle holders, Finland, c 1960s, 23 cm high, 10 cm wide, 16 cm deep

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), Kantarelli vase, designed…

Wirkkala's Kantarelli Vase by Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), Kantarelli vase, designed 1947, executed by Iittala, clear and wheel cut glass, incised '130/1982 Tw 1947', height 14 cm

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase.…

Wirkkala's 'Paadarin Jaa' Glass Vase, Milan 1960

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase. Designed for and exhibited at the 1960 Milan Triennale. With engraved signature and minor chips to base. Height 30 cm. Literature: 'Tapio Wirkkala: eye, hand and thought.' Marianne Aav ed p.154.…

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase.…

Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art Glass Vase, Milan 1960

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase. Designed for and exhibited at the 1960 Milan Triennale. With engraved signature and minor chips to base. Height 21.5 cm. Literature: 'Tapio Wirkkala: eye, hand and Thought.' Marianne Aav ed p.154.…

Tapio Wirkkala set of Glasswear for Iittala, pitcher, seven…

Wirkkala's Iittala Glassware Set

Tapio Wirkkala set of Glasswear for Iittala, pitcher, seven whiskey glasses, four sherry glasses and four bowls, Finland designed 1968, large bowl - 8 cm high, 37 cm wide, 37 cm deep, pitcher - 22 cm high, 13 cm wide, 13 cm deep, whiskey glass - 19 cm…

Tapio Wirkkala pair bowls for Iittala, patterned glass, Finland…

Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Glass Pair Bowls (1968)

Tapio Wirkkala pair bowls for Iittala, patterned glass, Finland designed 1968, 8 cm high, 17 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Tapio Wirkkala glassware setting for Iittala, three large…

Wirkkala Iittala Glassware Set

Tapio Wirkkala glassware setting for Iittala, three large goblets, four flutes and nine liquer glasses, Finland designed 1968, 20 cm high, 20 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Tapio Wirkkala set of Glasswear for Iittala, eight liquer…

Wirkkala's Iittala Glassware Set with Liquer Glasses and Bowl

Tapio Wirkkala set of Glasswear for Iittala, eight liquer glasses and bowl, Finland designed 1968, glass 8 cm high, 6 cm wide, 6 cm deep, bowl 17 cm high, 19 cm wide, 19 cm deep

A set of Tapio Wirkkala Littala 'Niva' glasses, original…

Midcentury Tapio Wirkkala Littala 'Niva' Glassware Set

A set of Tapio Wirkkala Littala 'Niva' glasses, original midcentury Scandinavian design. Five glasses and three shot glasses, height 9 cm, depth 7 cm each

Tappio Wirkkala 100 piece 'Taille' flatware for Rosenthal,…

Wirkkala 100-Piece Flatware Set for Rosenthal, c. 1960s

Tappio Wirkkala 100 piece 'Taille' flatware for Rosenthal, stainless steel cutlery setting for 12, Germany, c 1960s

Rare Italian Venini glass tall vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Tall Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala

Rare Italian Venini glass tall vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Rare Italian Venini glass flared bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Flared Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala

Rare Italian Venini glass flared bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) vase, 'Filigrane di Tapio'…

Wirkkala Venini Filigrane Vase 1981

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) vase, 'Filigrane di Tapio' series, 1981 executed by Venini, inlaid lattimo glass with filigree, etched 'Venini Italia Tw 81', retains factory's decal label

Venini, Bolle bottle vase by Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1985,…

Tapio Wirkkala Venini Bolle Bottle Vase

Venini, Bolle bottle vase by Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1985, engraved 'Venini, Italia, Tw, '85', with circular label 'Venini, Murano, Made In Italy', 21.5 cm high

Rosenthal Studio-Linie 'Rut Bryk' teapot designed by Tapio…

Wirkkala's Rosenthal Studio-Linie 'Rut Bryk' Teapot

Rosenthal Studio-Linie 'Rut Bryk' teapot designed by Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1979, retailed through Georges of Melbourne, with original documentation, factory mark to base, 22.5 cm high

Rosenthal Studio-Linie egg shaped vase designed by Tapio…

Tapio Wirkkala Egg Vase for Rosenthal Studio-Linie

Rosenthal Studio-Linie egg shaped vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1970s, stamped 'Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany', 9 cm high, 12 cm wide

Timo Sarpaneva, and Tapio Wirkkala, Finnish glass vases,…

Finnish Glassware by Sarpaneva and Wirkkala for Iittala

Timo Sarpaneva, and Tapio Wirkkala, Finnish glass vases, candelabra, jug and candlesticks, for Iittala, (6 items), two vases engraved 'T.M.' the candlesticks engraved 'T.S.', the candelabra 28 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala, and Timo Sarpaneva, Three Finnish glass vases…

Finnish Glass Vases by Wirkkala and Sarpaneva

Tapio Wirkkala, and Timo Sarpaneva, Three Finnish glass vases for Iittala, grey piece engraved 'Timo Sarpaneva, 3357', squat vase engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala, 3450', tall example with 'Iittala' label, the largest 21.5 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala, Finnish glass bowl in purple and blue for…

Wirkkala's Purple and Blue Glass Bowl for Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala, Finnish glass bowl in purple and blue for Iittala, engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala, 3250', 5.5 cm high, 14 cm diameter

Tapio Wirkkala, Three Finnish glass vases for Iittala, engraved…

Finnish Glass Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala, Three Finnish glass vases for Iittala, engraved 'T.W.', two with original labels, the largest 17 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala, 'Kantarelli' Finnish glass vase for Iittala,…

"Kantarelli" Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala, 'Kantarelli' Finnish glass vase for Iittala, designed in 1946, engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala Iittala 58', 8.5 cm high, 14 cm wide

Tapio Wirkkala, 'Kantarelli' Finnish glass vase for Iittala,…

"Kantarelli" Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala, 'Kantarelli' Finnish glass vase for Iittala, designed in 1946, engraved 'Tapio Wirkkala Iittala 15/1914', 18 cm high

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish), for Iittala two vases, c. 1970 each…

Wirkkala Iittala Vases (1970)

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish), for Iittala two vases, c. 1970 each signed to the underside, retains factory's label, one vase with minor chip to foot rim (A/F), (2)

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), Triennale pendant light,…

Opalescent Pendant Light by Tapio Wirkkala for Artek

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985), Triennale pendant light, Model TW002, designed 1951 manufactured by Artek, opalescent white glass shade, retains manufacturer's decal label (3)

A collection of glass bowls by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala,…

Tapio Wirkkala's Glass Bowl Collection

A collection of glass bowls by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland comprising four 'Ultima Thule' glass bowls, designed 1968, bears original packaging and labels, a glass decanter, designed 1968 and a 'Paadar' glass serving bowl and six smaller bowls,…

A glass float bowl and vase en suite, by Tapio Wirkkala for…

Wirkkala Glass Float Bowl and Vase Set

A glass float bowl and vase en suite, by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany designed circa 1975 etched signature to bowl the largest 35 cm high

A collection of 'Solaris' glass plates by Tapio Wirkkala for…

Tapio Wirkkala's 'Solaris' Glass Plate Collection for Iittala

A collection of 'Solaris' glass plates by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland comprising six side plates, six glass plates and a serving designed 1974

A set of six 'Kekkerit' glass cordials and six 'Aslak' glass…

Tapio Wirkkala's Glass Cordial Set for Iittala, Finland (10 words)

A set of six 'Kekkerit' glass cordials and six 'Aslak' glass cordials by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland designed circa 1970 and 1972 respectively

A lemonade set by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala designed circa…

Vintage Iittala Lemonade Set by Tapio Wirkkala

A lemonade set by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala designed circa 1956 all pieces retain original labels the jug 29 cm high. Other Notes: the tumbler design (model 2064) is represented in the collection of the MoMA, New York

Signed Finnish Iittala 'Minerva' glass vase designed by Tapio…

Iittala Minerva Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala

Signed Finnish Iittala 'Minerva' glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala Finland 'Ultima Thule' glass bowl designed by Tapio…

Iittala Ultima Thule Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala Finland 'Ultima Thule' glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala Finland 'Niva' glass jug designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala 'Niva' Glass Jug by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala Finland 'Niva' glass jug designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala 'Ultima Thule' large glass fruit bowl designed by Tapio…

Iittala Ultima Thule Glass Fruit Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala

Iittala 'Ultima Thule' large glass fruit bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1983) leaf dish, c. 1957,…

Wirkkala Leaf Dish by Iittala

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1983) leaf dish, c. 1957, executed by Iittala, clear and wheel cut glass, incised 'Tapio Wirkkala Iittala'

Rosenthal set of seven hand blown cocktail glasses of a…

Rosenthal Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Cocktail Glasses Set

Rosenthal set of seven hand blown cocktail glasses of a polymorhic shaped bowls and of large size and in the vintage Tapio Wirkkala art glass design for Rosenthal studio line glass., Stickered made in Germany, height 15 cm

An Iittala 'Pinus' art glass vase by Tapo Wirkkala, textured…

Iittala Tapio Wirkkala Pine Bark Glass Vase

An Iittala 'Pinus' art glass vase by Tapo Wirkkala, textured bark style finish, with original label, etched to base, height 23.5 cm

Iittala Arnica Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of…

Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Arnica Art Glass Vase

Iittala Arnica Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of textured cylindrical form with a waisted neck, height 18 cm

Iittala Pinus Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of…

Tapio Wirkkala's Textured Glass Vase

Iittala Pinus Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of flattened organic sleeve form with a textured bark finish, initialled Tw to base, remnant of original sticker, height 16.5 cm

Iittala Avena Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of…

Tapio Wirkkala's Avena Glass Vase

Iittala Avena Finnish art glass vase, by Tapio Wirkkala, of cylindrical form leading into a square textured foot, height 20 m

Tapio Wirkkala large crystal vase

Grand Crystal Vase by Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala large crystal vase

Tapio Wirkkala four glass vases for Iitali, (two pieces signed),…

Wirkkala Glass Vases for Iitali, 1960s, Signed

Tapio Wirkkala four glass vases for Iitali, (two pieces signed), Varying sizes, Finland, c. 1960s, 22 cm high, 17 cm deep

Tapio Wirkkala three porcelain vases for Rosenthal, varying…

Wirkkala Porcelain Vases for Rosenthal

Tapio Wirkkala three porcelain vases for Rosenthal, varying shapes and sizes, Germany, c 1970 - 2012, 20 cm high, 27 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Tapio Wirkkala vase, Structured glass, Finland, c 1960s, 28 cm…

Structured Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala vase, Structured glass, Finland, c 1960s, 28 cm high, 15 cm wide, 16 cm deep

Tapio Wirkkala. Rosenthal Studio Linie 'Pollo' vase black…

Rosenthal Vases by Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala. Rosenthal Studio Linie 'Pollo' vase black porcelain, together with two white porcelain organic shape vases, with textured exteriors and white glazed interiors, stamped with Rosenthal marks (3)

Tapio Wirkkala for Littala Finland, c.1970's, 'Gerania series'.…

Tapio Wirkkala Gerania Glass Vase

Tapio Wirkkala for Littala Finland, c.1970's, 'Gerania series'. Moulded clear glass, engraved signature to base: Tapio Wirkkala 3931. Height 22.3 cm