Tapio Wirkkala Scalloped Silver Ashtray tea table He studied art in Stockholm

He studied art in Stockholm and worked as a decorator at a porcelain painting factory in Lidköping

The end grain is simply stunning

Queen of Fairies from the Midsummer Night's Dream series

he designed works for Georg Jensen and in 1918 opened his own silversmith company: Just Andersen Pewter

emotionally charged images of children and animals

Tapio Wirkkala Scalloped Silver Ashtray tea table He studied art in StockholmThree sweet little feet lift this precious ashtray off the table, in a subtle, beautiful way. The genius of Tapio Wirkkala is at work here, with the natural form of a seashell transformed into a work of collectible design. What a treat to look at. And 81. 3% pure silver! Light as a feather. Kultakeskus Oy, Finland 1972 approx 5" x 4" x 2" H Tapio Wirkkala (1915 1985) was one of the most celebrated and multi disciplinary designers of the 20th Century.