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Pair of Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Ice Glass Sconces Attr, to Tapio Wirkkala

Creator: Tapio Wirkkala (Attributed)
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
A Pair of Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Ice Glass Sconces Attributed to the leading Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1970. Their shape is a subtle, elliptical form and the aesthetic is pure and modern. The pieces can mount vertically or horizontally and are also designed to also mount on the ceiling as flush mount fixtures. They are in a thick, colorless glass that have been blown to resemble ice. Round nickel finials fasten the glass to the frames at each end. Each sconce is equipped with 2 standard Edison sockets. and there is a backplate which allows the piece to easily attach to the wall or ceiling. Dimensions: H 13.25 x W 7 x Depth 4.5”

Additional References: Swedish, Finnish, Danish and Italian Design, Venini, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala.

More Information

Origin:	Finland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Art Glass,Blown Glass,Glass,Nickel,Steel,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	733980

Dimensions

W.	7 in;	H.	13.25 in;	D.	4.5 in;
W.	17.78 cm;	H.	33.66 cm;	D.	11.43 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com