A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala

A rare set of both sizes crystal Art-object, model 3561 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 1954 - 1955

Tapio Wirkkala

AfdrukkenKristalGegraveerdEdelsteen
35 ⨯ 7 ⨯ 7 cm
ConditionGood
€ 3.375

Van Kerkhoff Art

  • Over kunstwerk
    Two turned mold-blown crystal Art-object with vertical cut lines. These Art-objects are model 3561 in the oeuvre of Tapio Wirkkala. It was designed in 1954 and handmade by the craftsmen at the Iittala glassworks in Finland in 1954 or 1955.

    The inspiration for this model – like most of Wirkkala’s designs – came from Nature. Like the “Cantharel” and “Boletus” – designed by Wirkkala in the same period – this model resembles a wild mushroom.

    These art-objects were made in two sizes and only for a very short time: from 1954-1955. This therefor being a rare complete set of both sizes. They are signed in diamondpen underneath the base: Tapio Wirkkala – Iittala. The largest one is also dated (1955).

    Condition
    These art-object are in good vintage condition. Some minor scratches underneath the base consistent with age and use. One minute "fleabite" on the largest vase. No cracks or chips.

    Literature
    Marianne Aav, Tapio Wirkkala eye, hand and thought: p. 304

    Dimensions
    Largest size
    Height 35 cm
    Width 7,6 cm
    Depth 7,1 cm
    Weight 1233 grams

    Smallest size
    Height 26 cm
    Width 7.5 cm
    Depth 6.2 cm
    Weight 731 grams





    About 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.
  • Over kunstenaar

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was een veelzijdig ontwerpgenie, algemeen beschouwd als een leidende figuur van de moderne Finse industriële kunst. Wirkkala's uitgebreide portfolio strekt zich uit van glas, meubels en productontwerp tot beeldhouwkunst, stadsplanning, kunst, grafiek en zelfs het maken van bankbiljetten voor de Finse schatkist.

    Gedurende zijn ongelooflijk productieve carrière ontving Wirkkala talloze onderscheidingen, waaronder drie gouden medailles op de Triënnale van Milaan, de Lunning Prize, Pro Finlandia Medal en de Prince Eugen Medal.

    In 1946 won Wirkkala zijn eerste designprijs in een door Iittala gesponsorde wedstrijd die een levenslange relatie zou markeren met blijvende gevolgen voor zijn carrière en het bedrijf. Als artistiek directeur van Iittala heeft Wirkkala's unieke artistieke visie bijgedragen aan de wereldwijde reputatie van het bedrijf.

    Gedurende zijn legendarische carrière creëerde de uniek getalenteerde kunstenaar meer dan vierhonderd glazen objecten voor Iittala, waarvan vele, zoals de Ultima Thule- en Tapio-series, nog steeds populair zijn.

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