A "Triennaali" (Triennale) pendant, model K2-40 - Idman / Iittala, Finland 1960's 1960 - 1969

Tapio Wirkkala

GlassMetal
29 cm, ø 23 cm
ConditionGood
€ 850

Van Kerkhoff Art

• About the artwork
  A "Triennaali" pendant / hanging lamp, model K2-40. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the Finnish section at the Milan Triennale of 1951. Executed by Iittala in collaboration with Idman.
  The satin finished, opalescent glass lampshade was made by the famous Finnish glassworks Iittala. The shade is crowned with a brass plate on top.
  The "Triennaali" pendant was produced between 1951 and 1981 and has since not been in production. Our estimation is that this pendant has been produced in the late 1950's or in the 1960's.
  
  Condition
  The pendant is in good vintage condition. No chips or cracks in the shade.
  We replaced the wiring, for safety reason. The original bulb socket has been preserved.
  The original ceiling rose unfortunately wasn't there anymore when we bought the lamp so we will supply a new ceiling rose / cap for your convenience.
  
  Literature
  Marianne Aav, TAPIO WIRKKALA eye, hand and thought: p. 384
  
  
• About the artist

  Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a leading figure of modern Finnish industrial art. Wirkkala's wide ranging portfolio spans from glass, furniture and product design to sculpture, city planning, art, graphics and even creating banknotes for the Finnish treasury.

  Throughout his incredibly productive career, Wirkkala received numerous awards including three gold medals at the Milan Triennale, the Lunning Prize, Pro Finlandia Medal and the Prince Eugen Medal.

  In 1946, Wirkkala won his first design award in a competition sponsored by Iittala that would mark a lifelong relationship with lasting effects on his career and the company. As Iittala’s artistic director, Wirkkala’s unique artistic vision helped establish the company’s global reputation.

  Throughout his legendary career, the uniquely talented artist created more than four hundred glass objects for Iittala, many of which, like the Ultima Thule and Tapio series remain popular today.

Are you interested in buying this artwork?