{"product_id":"paavo-asikainen-wooden-golden-tone-bird-figurine","title":"Paavo Asikainen | Wooden golden tone bird figurine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"59\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eTurned wooden tabletop piece by Finnish designer Paavo Asikainen, made in Finland in the 1970s. The form reads as a stylised standing bird, with a round head, pointed beak, long tapering neck and a broad disc shaped body on a small pedestal foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eThe piece works as both a decorative wooden sculpture and a napkin holder. The body has evenly cut radial slots for folded napkins, turning a practical table object into a small piece of Finnish design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eThe silhouette is clean and playful: a tall bird shape rising from a compact base, with the head and beak reduced to simple geometric forms. The round body gives the piece weight, while the long neck adds height and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eThe gold painted surface gives it a warm metallic glow, but the wood grain still remains visible in places. The cut slots around the body add rhythm and shadow, almost like feathers or sun rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eDesigned by Paavo Asikainen, Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eDesigner: Paavo Asikainen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eHeight: 21.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eDate: 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eMaterial: turned and painted wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eFunction: figurine and napkin holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eColor: gold finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eVintage condition with age related surface wear and small marks visible on the painted finish. The structure is intact and the piece remains decorative and usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eFor Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eA distinctive Finnish wooden object for a dining table, shelf, sideboard or design collection. It can be used with napkins, or displayed alone as a sculptural bird figure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paavo Asikainen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319624978773,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Paavo_Asikainen_Golden_Wooden_Figurine_Bird_Napkin_Holder_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1783460379","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/paavo-asikainen-wooden-golden-tone-bird-figurine","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}