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

CristalPiedra preciosa
6 ⨯ 25 ⨯ 21 cm
ConditionVery good
€ 2.500

Van Kerkhoff Art

  • Sobre la obra de arte
    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.

  • Sobre el artista

    Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) fue un genio del diseño con múltiples talentos, ampliamente considerado una figura destacada del arte industrial finlandés moderno. La amplia cartera de Wirkkala abarca desde vidrio, muebles y diseño de productos hasta escultura, planificación urbana, arte, gráficos e incluso la creación de billetes para el tesoro finlandés.

    A lo largo de su carrera increíblemente productiva, Wirkkala recibió numerosos premios, incluidas tres medallas de oro en la Trienal de Milán, el Premio Lunning, la Medalla Pro Finlandia y la Medalla Príncipe Eugen.

    En 1946, Wirkkala ganó su primer premio de diseño en un concurso patrocinado por Iittala que marcaría una relación de por vida con efectos duraderos en su carrera y en la empresa. Como director artístico de Iittala, la visión artística única de Wirkkala ayudó a establecer la reputación global de la empresa.

    A lo largo de su legendaria carrera, el artista de talento único creó más de cuatrocientos objetos de vidrio para Iittala, muchos de los cuales, como las series Ultima Thule y Tapio, siguen siendo populares en la actualidad.

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