A Curated Archive of Nordic Modernism
Item No. ：TWMS023
Designer：TAPIO WIRKKALA
Maker：KULTAKESKUS
Size ：H:234mm φ:45mm
Tapio Wirkkala is one of the pioneers who, along with glass, opened up modern design in Finnish metalwork.
He, along with Bertel Gardberg, presented a new direction in the field of post-war metal craftsmanship, where decorative classical styles were predominant.
He gained attention at competitions in the late 1940s and collaborated with Kultakeskus from 1951. Over the next 30 years, he created numerous designs, contributing significantly to the modernization of the company's collection.
This is a brass candle holder with a simple geometric form, designed in 1957.
Structurally, it is presumed that the upper and lower conical parts were each machined, and screw holes were processed into the narrower ends.
A hole for inserting a candle was drilled into the opposite side of the upper part, and it was then joined by brazing through a pressed disc-shaped plate.
The upper and lower parts are joined by a stud bolt with male threads at both ends.
The structure, where the upper and lower parts are separated at the constricted section, is thought to be due to ensuring strength and the rationality of the manufacturing process.
Also, the weight of the machined parts enhances the overall stability.
※ There are small dents and minor scratches, but 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 leading designers of the 20th century.
His activities became full-fledged after winning the Karhula-Iittala glass design competition in 1946, and he established a global reputation with his exhibition design for the Finnish pavilion at the 1951 Milan Triennale.
He worked in a wide range of fields, including glass, woodwork, metalwork, and ceramics, collaborating with many companies such as Iittala, Kultakeskus, and Rosenthal.
He crossed genres from mass-produced products to unique art glass and sculptures, not distinguishing between different realms such as nature and geometry, craft and industrial production, 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 the "sense of touch," and he practiced a unique design process of thoroughly examining forms by drawing hundreds of sketches and creating models, and repeating prototypes.
He was also strongly influenced by the nature of Lapland, and its landscapes and ice formations became the inspiration for many of his works.
He received numerous awards, including the Lunning Prize (1956) and Grand Prix in three categories (exhibition, glass, and wooden sculpture) at the Milan Triennale (1954 and 1957).
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