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Item No. ：TWMS021
Designer：TAPIO WIRKKALA
Maker：KULTAKESKUS
Size ：H:235mm φ:45mm
Tapio Wirkkala is one of the pioneers who, along with glass, spearheaded modern design in Finnish metalwork.
He, along with Bertel Gardberg, presented a new direction in the post-war field of metalwork, where decorative classical styles were predominant.
He gained attention at a competition in the late 1940s and began collaborating with Kultakeskus in 1951. Over the next 30 years, he created numerous designs, significantly contributing 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, with screw holes processed into the narrower side.
On the opposite side of the upper part, a hole for inserting a candle was made, and this was joined through a disk-shaped plate made by pressing, then brazed.
The upper and lower parts are joined by stud bolts 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 manufacturing process rationality.
Additionally, the weight of the machined parts enhances 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 is one of the most prominent designers of the 20th century.
His career truly began after winning the Karhula-Iittala glass design competition in 1946, and he established his global reputation through his exhibition design for the Finnish pavilion at the Milan Triennale in 1951.
He worked in a wide range of fields including glass, woodworking, metalwork, and ceramics, collaborating with many companies such as Iittala, Kultakeskus, and Rosenthal.
He transcended genres from mass-produced products to one-off art glass and sculptures, seamlessly blending different domains 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," implementing a unique design process that involved drawing hundreds of sketches, creating models to thoroughly examine forms, and repeating prototypes.
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 in three categories—exhibition, glass, and wooden sculpture—at the Milan Triennale (1954 and 1957).
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