Tapio Wirkkala
Centenary
As I have just returned back to the office in London from a beautiful midsummer wedding in my homeland Finland, I thought I would highlight one of our most celebrated designers, Tapio Wirkkala's, hundredth anniversary.
Image courtesy of wirkkalabryk.fi/juhlavuosi/
The designer, sculptor and academician Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was influential in launching the concept of modern Finnish, and Scandinavian, design, which still continues to enjoy international acclaim even today.
Wirkkala's design works ranges from metalware to glass, ceramics to plywood and his talent even reaches the everyday essentials like our good old favourite, a plastic ketchup bottle.
Wirkkala was even invited to put his design stamp on the Finnish markka banknotes in 1955.
Among his most famous works include the design of Finlandia vodka bottle (1970-2000) and Ultima Thule range for Iittala, which was originally designed for Finnair and is still in use in Finnair's premium cabins and airport lounges.
These designs feature dripping icicles that are also very much apparent in and inspired by the Finnish landscape.
I hope you enjoy the following images of Wirkkala's iconic designs.
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I hope you enjoy the following images of Wirkkala's iconic designs.
Image from Google Images
Image courtesy of wirkkalabryk.fi/juhlavuosi/
Image from Google Images
Image by Katja@TheDoorToDesign
Image from Google Images
More information on exhibitions on Wirkkala's work can be found at
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