Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, set of three sauce boats.
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, set of three sauce boats.
Set of three sauce boats in white porcelain, designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1962 and produced by Rosenthal. All pieces are marked.
Origin: Germany.
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: H. 7 cm, L. 17 cm including handle.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Perfect condition.
Bio:
Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was one of Finland’s most significant designers, working across glass, porcelain, metal, wood and graphic design. He began a long-standing collaboration with Rosenthal in the 1950s and created a number of distinctive porcelain designs for the company. His work was characterised by functionalism, sculptural qualities and inspiration from the organic forms of nature.
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