Vintage silver modernist candlestick designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala in 1950s. Crafted in a distinctive sculptural form with a wide, shallow dish base and a flaring central holder with a textured upper section. The asymmetric shape and organic lines are typical of Wirkkala’s work from the midcentury period.
1955. Length is 13 cm, Height is 5 cm. Weight is 179 gr. Excellent vintage condition.
Made from solid silver (813H fineness mark), with visible natural patina adding depth and character to the surface. Fully marked on the underside.
A rare example of post-war Finnish modernism in silver. Suitable for minimalist, Nordic, brutalist, or curated modern interiors. Works as a standalone piece or in a grouping with other mid-century metal objects.
Why buy vintage pieces by Tapio Wirkkala?
Tapio Wirkkala worked for a long time at the flagship Iittala art glass factory in Finland and also collaborated with Germany’s Rosenthal. He created glass objects, tableware, lamps, jewelry, and more.
He was a multiple winner at the Milan Triennale, awarded the prestigious Pro Finlandia medal, and later became an Academician of the Arts.
Wirkkala’s works are housed in major museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Design Museum in Finland, the Glass Museum, and many others. A park in Helsinki is named in his honor.
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