"(Wirkkala
was) arguably the designer who influenced post-war Finnish
design to the greatest extent...(his) work in glass is
consistent with his overall design philosophy of creating
from nature. His designs are generally drawn from the
Lapland countryside and forests of northern Finland."1
References: "Tapio
Wirkkala, Eye, Hand and Thought," Marianne Aav, edit,
2000, WS Bookwell Oy, where it is pictured on page 116
(3502). Tapio
Wirkkala Still-mold
blown, ribbed vase; clear-cased, smoke gray-green
glass; cut, sandblasted, matted and polished. Oval
cross section, slightly tapered from top to
bottom. The
concave surface are matted, while the flat surfaces
are polished, providing a striking visual and
tactile contrast. 1959-1969. Very
tiny nick in edge of base, faintly visible
in above photo, lower left; shown below,
approximately actual size. $
470. G-148-S
1
"Scandinavian Ceramics and Glass - 1940's to
1980's," George Fischer & Barrett Gould, 2000,
Schiffer, where it is pictured on page 123.
(1915-1985)
for Iittala
Art Object/Vase
6-3/8" H x 4-1/2" x 3-3/8"
TAPIO WIRKKALA
Excellent
condition.
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