Tapio Wirkkala Spiral Silver Dish model 143, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1973

A beautiful decorative dish in silver, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy in the 1970s Finland. This piece is documented in Tapio Wirkkala's book and the model number is 143. A very simple but elegant centerpiece that fits livingroom-, kitchen- or any other table/surface. The conditon is flawless and it will certainly be a great addition for any classy interior.
It can used be for practical reasons, as a fruit dish for example, or as a decorative peace hanging on the wall, or as a center peace on a coffee table for example. It has acquired a beautiful vintage surface patina as well.

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a genius designer and sculptor who was recognized as a leading figure in Finnish arts and crafts in the "golden era" of 1950s-1960s after the wars. Sometimes even compared to Da Vinci, his incredible understanding of geometry resulted in some truly amazing pieces which you can't compare to any other designer's work. He used a number of different materials in his designs including glass, wood, plywood, silver and ceramics, and always had a very unique and distinct approach to his designs. Wirkkala has been awarded a great number of Triennale awards, gold medals and special recognitions, and is internationally acclaimed.