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Tapio Wirkkala Scalloped Silver Ashtray

Creator: Tapio Wirkkala - Kultakeskus Oy
Offered by: Joanna Frank Design Shop Ltd.

Description
Three sweet little feet lift this precious ashtray off the table, in a subtle, beautiful way. The genius of Tapio Wirkkala is at work here, with the natural form of a seashell transformed into a work of collectible design. What a treat to look at. And 81.3% pure silver! Light as a feather.

Kultakeskus Oy, Finland 1972

approx 5" x 4" x 2" H

Tapio Wirkkala (1915 – 1985) was one of the most celebrated and multi-disciplinary designers of the 20th Century. From ketchup & vodka bottles to postage stamps, his designs traversed mediums and improved the lives of all who live with his work. Like all good Finns, he was obsessed with nature - leaves, shells, ice - he had a way of transforming hard materials into soft and wonderful objects. And to this day, his designs are amongst the most collectible as they are beautifully timeless.

Tapio Wirkkala: Eye, Hand and Thought, Saarela, ppg. 362-363 illustrate related forms

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	sterling silver
Condition:	Good. very good
Creation Date:	1972
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau, Modern, Scandinavian Modern
200 Lex Booth #:	63
Patterns:	Beach/Nautical, Handmade, Modern
Book References:	Tapio Wirkkala: Eye, Hand and Thought, Saarela, ppg. 362-363
Dealer Reference #:	bk
Incollect Reference #:	846393

Dimensions

W.	5 in;	H.	2 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	12.7 cm;	H.	5.08 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

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