Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala
Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circa 1955 by Tapio Wirkkala

Complete Set of all the three sizes of crystal Art-object “Leaf”, model 3337 – Iittala, Finland circ 1950 - 1959

Tapio Wirkkala

CristalGemme
6 ⨯ 25 ⨯ 21 cm
ConditionVery good
€ 2.500

Van Kerkhoff Art

  • Sur l'oeuvre d'art
    Three free blown, hot formed, comb-cut crystal Art objects “leaf”, model 3337. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1952 and executed by Iittala glassworks between 1952-1960.
    Model 3337 was produced in three variants (75, 180 and 240mm) This is a complete set of all the available sizes ever produced.
    All three are signed in diamondpen on the side.

    Condition
    All “leafs” are in good vintage condition, some minor scratches consistent with age and use. Some tiny airbubbles captured in the crystal during production. No chips or cracks.

    Literature
    Marianne Aav, TAPIO WIRKKALA eye, hand and thought: p. 301

    Dimensions
    Biggest size
    Width 25,3 cm.
    Depth 21,5 cm.
    Height 6,0 cm.

    Middle size
    Width 19 cm.
    Depth 14,8 cm.
    Height 3,9 cm.

    Smallest size
    Width 7,4 cm.
    Depth 6,4 cm.
    Height 3,0 cm.


    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. Neosin Neosin

    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.

  • Sur l'artiste

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) était un génie du design aux multiples talents, largement considéré comme une figure de proue de l'art industriel finlandais moderne. Le vaste portefeuille de Wirkkala s'étend du verre, du mobilier et de la conception de produits à la sculpture, à l'urbanisme, à l'art, au graphisme et même à la création de billets de banque pour le Trésor finlandais.

    Tout au long de sa carrière incroyablement productive, Wirkkala a reçu de nombreux prix, dont trois médailles d'or à la Triennale de Milan, le prix Lunning, la médaille Pro Finlandia et la médaille Prince Eugen.

    En 1946, Wirkkala remporte son premier prix de design dans le cadre d'un concours parrainé par Iittala qui marquera une relation à vie avec des effets durables sur sa carrière et sur l'entreprise. En tant que directeur artistique d'Iittala, la vision artistique unique de Wirkkala a contribué à établir la réputation mondiale de l'entreprise.

    Tout au long de sa carrière légendaire, l'artiste au talent unique a créé plus de quatre cents objets en verre pour Iittala, dont beaucoup, comme les séries Ultima Thule et Tapio, restent populaires aujourd'hui.

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