Tapio Wirkkala Iconic Snail Ashtray shag rugI've been searching for this ashtray and finally found one in impeccable condition! This is such an iconic shape, the spiral, the snail, one of the most primitive shapes becomes a hand worked piece of modern design thanks to the brain and skills of Tapio Wirkkala. Absolutely precious. TW 36, Finland 1965 68 grams, approx 4. 5" L x 3. 5 W x . 75" H 91. 6% pure silver Tapio Wirkkala (1915 1985) was one of the most celebrated and multi disciplinary
yet her heart lives here in New York City
exquisitely proportioned
Crafted with high-quality wool from local sheep and employing the Persian knot technique
and her vibe is completely dope
Great reading lamp
and the lacquered metal rings and diffuser create a soft
this vase functions equally well as a flower vessel or sculptural object—an enduring statement of Wirkkala’s influential role in modern Finnish design
It’s the kind of piece that shifts a room - equally at home on a writing desk
organic motifs
the new production was characterized by much simpler designs
I seek to express emotion – joy
18" H x 21