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Tapio Wirkkala is a symbol of finish design. Although he was a
sculptor by profession, he worked in many fields of design; from
architecture, industrial design to sculpture. He used very different
materials. Glass, ceramics and and silver are yust some of them. He
looked for inspiration in Lapland, India, Mexico and the modern citys.
He achieved fame and international recognition after the second
world war. With his exclusive glass products and objects for mass
production he changed finish design forever.
In his lifetime he won many international prizes and honorary
titles. His massive glass cubes, ice scolptures and glass tableware
are higly valued. In our gallery you can see his vases Bolle.
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