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Item No. ：TWMS008
Designer：Tapio Wirkkala
Maker：Westerback(Kultakeskus)
Size ：φ:65mm(PENDANT) 415mm(CHAIN)
Tapio Wirkkala is one of the pioneers who opened up modern design in Finnish metal craft, alongside glass.
In the field of post-war metal craft, where decorative classical styles were predominant, he, together with Bertel Gardberg, presented a new direction.
He gained attention in competitions in the late 1940s and began collaborating with Kultakeskus in 1951. Over the next 30 years, he created numerous designs, contributing significantly to the modernization of the company's collection.
Regarding jewelry, he began designing made-to-order gold jewelry in 1966 and silver jewelry in 1970, which then became widely available to the public.
This is a pendant from "Silver Moon," one of his representative silver jewelry pieces designed in 1970.
Two sizes of pendants and earrings were designed, and this is the smaller pendant, an original manufactured in 1971 at Westerback's workshop in Helsinki.
Sterling silver (925).
The size, manufacturing method, craftsmanship, and material thickness differ from the pendants reissued by Kultakeskus in later years.
*The outermost ring is slightly distorted, but otherwise, it is in good condition with no noticeable damage.
Tapio Wirkkala is one of the most important figures who led Finnish design to international success, and one of the most prominent designers of the 20th century.
His activities intensified after winning the Karhula-Iittala glass design competition in 1946, and he established his global reputation with the exhibition design for the Finnish pavilion at the Milan Triennale in 1951.
He worked in a wide range of fields including glass, woodworking, metal crafts, and ceramics, collaborating with many companies such as Iittala, Kultakeskus, and Rosenthal.
He transcended genres from mass-produced products to unique art glass and sculptures, seamlessly blending different domains such as nature and geometry, craft and industrial production, and art and practical items.
Through sculptural beauty based on a deep understanding of materials, he connected artistry and industrial production at a high level.
At the core of his creative approach was a "sense of touch," where he meticulously examined forms by drawing hundreds of sketches and creating models, practicing a unique design process involving repeated prototyping.
He was also strongly influenced by the nature of Lapland, and its landscapes and ice formations served as inspiration for many of his works.
He received numerous awards, including the Lunning Prize (1956) and Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale in three categories: exhibition, glass, and wood sculpture (1954, 1957).
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