Turned wood tabletop piece by Finnish designer Paavo Asikainen. The form reads as a standing bird: a round head with pointed beak on a long, tapering neck, set above a disc-shaped body and pedestal foot. The disc has evenly cut radial slots designed to hold folded napkins upright, so the figure works both as a sculpture and a napkin holder.
The surface is finished in matte black with deep red shading that shows along the neck, body and base - subtle gradation that highlights the contours of the turning.
Designer: Paavo Asikainen
Origin: Finland
Date: 1970s
Material: turned and painted wood
Height: 23 cm
Function: figurine and napkin holder (radial slots in the body)
Condition Excellent vintage condition.
Placement Works on a dining table, sideboard or desk as a small functional sculpture.
