Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase for Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s

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The iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s … Read more The iconic “Bag Vase”, designed by the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer and artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase came in various sizes and forms, both in white and the more desirable unglazed brown outer with pea-green glazed inner. This larger version of the vase is hard to come by and very collectable. The vase is in superb vintage condition with no damage and very minor wear, commensurate with 40+ years of age and careful use. Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a leading figure of modern Finnish industrial art. Wirkkala's wide-ranging portfolio spans from glass, furniture and product design to sculpture, city planning, art, graphics and even creating banknotes for the Finnish treasury. Throughout his incredibly productive career, Wirkkala received numerous awards including three gold medals at the Milan Triennale, the Lunning Prize, the Pro Finlandia Medal and the Prince Eugen Medal. See less