Pair of Bijou Tapio Wirkkala Comb Engraved Leaf Art Glasses 3337, Iittala 1957

A small pair of Tapio Wirkkala leaf art objects model 3337 for Iittala. The set is of two slightly different sized pieces from the comb engraved series that is highly inspired by nature including leaves, flowers, seashell, mushrooms, etc. The smaller leaf is 6,5×7,5×2,5cm and the larger one is 8x7x2cm, so both are bijou in size.

Both pieces are in good condition and both are signed Tapio Wirkkala and dated -57.

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a genius designer and sculptor who was recognized as a leading figure in Finnish arts and crafts in the “golden era” of 1950s-1960s. Sometimes even compared to Da Vinci, his incredible understanding of geometry resulted in some truly amazing pieces that simply can’t be compared to any other designer’s works. He used a number of different materials in his designs including glass, wood, plywood, silver and ceramics, and always had a very unique and distinct approach to his designs. Wirkkala has been awarded a great number of Triennale awards, gold medals and special recognitions, and is internationally acclaimed. His works can be found in a huge number of museums and private collections.