A Special Design Sale at Bukowskis, Helsinki

Bukowskis present the online-only auction Design Sale Helsinki. The sale features more than 250 sought-after design objects by Finnish and international designers. Highlights include a selection of stunning luminaires by Paavo Tynell, unique vase by Timo Sarpaneva, rya rugs by Uhra-Beata Simberg-Ehrström, and colourful ceramics by Birger Kaipiainen.

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Auction date: 8 − 24 October
Location: online only

SELECTED LOTS

Left: Alvar Aalto - A pendant lamp A332, 'Beehive' for Valaistustyö; Right: Paavo Tynell - An early 1950's chandelier for Taito

Alvar Aalto (Finland, 1898-1976) - A pendant lamp A332, 'Beehive' for Valaistustyö
Blue painted metal shade and brass fittings, stamped Valaistustyö A332. Height 35 cm. See Price Estimate...

Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) - An early 1950's chandelier for Taito
Made to order. Polished copper. Pierced shade with a white inner surface and four bulbs the diffusers. Height c. 60 cm. Diameter 59 cm. See Price Estimate...

Left: Sigvard Bernadotte - Cocktail shaker, sterlingsilver, Firma Georg Jensen, Denmark after 1945; Right: Timo Sarpaneva - A 'Tyrsky' (Surging wave) sculpture

Sigvard Bernadotte (1907-2002) - Cocktail shaker, sterlingsilver, Firma Georg Jensen, Denmark after 1945
Model 819 B. Diagonal grid pattern. Spout lid with chain. Height 17 cm. Weight 507 g. Design year of the model 1937. See Price Estimate...

Timo Sarpaneva (Finland, 1926-2006) - A 'Tyrsky' (Surging wave) sculpture
Signed Timo Sarpaneva. Green brown and clear glass. Height 31 cm. Diameter 20 cm. See Price Estimate...

Left: Uhra-Beata Simberg-Ehrström - A signed rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft; Right: Paavo Tynell - A mid 20th century '9609' floor lamp for Taito

Uhra-Beata Simberg-Ehrström (Finland, 1914-1979) - A signed rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft
Circa 143x125 cm. 'Neljä väriä'. (Four colours) Label marked; 1972 No 30/2. Woven by Pirkko Sillfors 1978. See Price Estimate...

Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) - A mid 20th century '9609' floor lamp for Taito
Triform metal base, brass shaft with rattan winding. Manufacturer's mark. Total height 154 cm. See Price Estimate...

Left: Birger Kaipiainen - A stoneware decorative dish signed Kaipiainen; Right: Birger Kaipiainen - A stoneware decorative dish signed Kaipiainen Arabia

Birger Kaipiainen (Finland, 1915-1988) - A stoneware decorative dish signed Kaipiainen
Iridescent glaze with ceramic beads and flowers. Dimensions 36x31 cm. See Price Estimate...

Birger Kaipiainen (Finland, 1915-1988) - A stoneware decorative dish signed Kaipiainen Arabia
Iridescent glaze with ceramic beads and flowers. Diameter 26 cm. See Price Estimate...

Left: Timo Sarpaneva - Sculpture, series Glass age, 'Nameless'; Right: Timo Sarpaneva - A sculpture 'Railo' (Crevasse) from Finlandia series

Timo Sarpaneva (Finland, 1926-2006) - Sculpture, series Glass age, 'Nameless'
Signed Timo Sarpaneva 1983. Iittalan / Toijalan kivivenveistämö. Hewn raw clear glass. Cut and polished. Height 41 cm. Width 31 cm. See Price Estimate...

Timo Sarpaneva (Finland, 1926-2006) - A sculpture 'Railo' (Crevasse) from Finlandia series
Signed Timo Sarpaneva. Iittala 1964. Fixed-blown glass in a wooden mould. Height 55 cm. Width 36 cm. See Price Estimate...

Left: Pablo Picasso - A 'Losange au Masque' relief Madoura, Vallauris France 1956; Right: Paavo Tynell - A pair of mid-20th century '10330' wall lamps for Taito, Finland

Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881-1973) - A 'Losange au Masque' relief Madoura, Vallauris France 1956
(A. Ramié nr 345) Red clay, painted and incised face. Signed with impressed signature EDITION PICASSO MADOURA and with EDITION PICASSO J. 172, 4/350. Height 40 cm. Width 19.5 cm. Dimensions of the frame 46x46 cm. See Price Estimate...

Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) - A pair of mid-20th century '10330' wall lamps for Taito, Finland
Mid-20th century. Polished brass with star and slot perforations. For two light bulbs. Height 41 cm, width 16.5 cm, total depth 18 cm. Manufacturer's mark. See Price Estimate...

Left: Matti Martikka - A rocking chair, latter half of 20th century; Right: Philip Arctander attributed, 'Muslinge' Chiar /'Clam Chair'. Designed in 1941

Matti Martikka (Finland, 1916-1992) - A rocking chair, latter half of 20th century
Hand-carved pine. Adjustable armrest on right or left side. Width 77 cm. Height to seat c. 50 cm. Total height 109 cm. See Price Estimate...

Philip Arctander attributed, 'Muslinge' Chiar /'Clam Chair'. Designed in 1941
Wooden frame with stained armrests and legs. Upholstery, Lauritzon's wool boucle 'Makalu'. Width 68 cm. Height to seat c. 40 cm. Total height 74 cm. See Price Estimate...

Left: Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs - A pair of mid-20th century 'Korsika' armchairs; Right: Børge Mogensen - A pair of 'Spanish chairs' for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs (Finland, 1911-1995) - A pair of mid-20th century 'Korsika' armchairs
Puunveisto Oy- Träsnideri Ab. Oak frame with upholstered seat. Manufacturer's stamp. Width 57 cm. Height to seat 43 cm. Total height 80 cm. See Price Estimate...

Børge Mogensen (Denmark, 1914-1972) - A pair of 'Spanish chairs' for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
Oak frame with leather seat and backrest. Label marked. Width 82 cm. Height 68 cm. See Price Estimate...

Left: Alvar Aalto - A 2008 'Tank' chair for Artek; Right: Andrzej Rajch - A tapestry 'Cubes II' 1989. Circa 230x200 cm

Alvar Aalto (Finland, 1898-1976) - A 2008 'Tank' chair for Artek
Upholstered seat and back. Black armrests of laminated birch. Label marked. Width 76 cm, height 90 cm. See Price Estimate...

Andrzej Rajch (Poland, 1948-2009) - A tapestry 'Cubes II' 1989. Circa 230x200 cm
Geometrical motif. Label marked. Single little stains. The general impression is good. See Price Estimate...

Left: Uhra-Beata Simberg-Ehrström - A rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft; Right: Ritva Puotila - A Finnish ryijy rug for the Friends of Finnish Handicraft

Uhra-Beata Simberg-Ehrström (Finland, 1914-1979) - A rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft
Circa 180x125 cm.'Serenade' Label marked. See Price Estimate...

Ritva Puotila (Finland, Born 1935) - A Finnish ryijy rug for the Friends of Finnish Handicraft
Circa 187x125 cm.'Sampo'. Label marked. See Price Estimate...

Left: Paavo Tynell - A pair of 1940's wall lights for Taito; Right: Paavo Tynell - A 1952 chandelier for Taito

Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) - A pair of 1940's wall lights for Taito
Made to order. Brass frame with five cased glass shades. Total height 145 cm. Width 40 cm. See Price Estimate...

Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) - A 1952 chandelier for Taito
Made to order. Brass frame with flower decorations. Eight frosted glass sheets underneath the shades.Total height 80 cm. Diameter c. 100 cm. See Price Estimate...


Left: Tapio Wirkkala (Finland, 1915-1985) - Sculpture, Suokurppa (Snipe); Right: Tapio Wirkkala - A 'Sandpiper' sculpture

Tapio Wirkkala (Finland, 1915-1985) - Sculpture, Suokurppa (Snipe)
Stamped Kultakeskus Oy Design: Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland. Aluminium and glass. Height 27 cm. See Price Estimate...

Tapio Wirkkala (Finland, 1915-1985) - A 'Sandpiper' sculpture
Stamped Kultakeskus Oy Made in Finland Design: Tapio Wirkkala. Bronze and glass. Height 15.5 cm, length 19 cm. See Price Estimate...

Left: Alvar Aalto - A '3900' plate signed Alvar Aalto Iittala. 1950's; Right: Timo Sarpaneva - A 'Sleeping bird' sculpture signed Timo Sarpaneva

Alvar Aalto (Finland, 1898-1976) - A '3900' plate signed Alvar Aalto Iittala. 1950's
The smallest size of the stackable plate set. Green glass, blown in a wooden mould. Dimensions 13x14 cm. See Price Estimate...

Timo Sarpaneva (Finland, 1926-2006) - A 'Sleeping bird' sculpture signed Timo Sarpaneva
Glass, i-colour, steam blown, flared, base cut. Dimensions 17x17 cm. Height 10 cm. See Price Estimate...

Left: Björn Weckström - "Helios", a 14K gold and platinum necklace; Right: Björn Weckström - "Lapp stones", a 14K gold bracelet

Björn Weckström (Finland, 1935 -) - "Helios", a 14K gold and platinum necklace
Lapponia 1995. Pendant height 24 mm. Chain length 38 cm. Weight 23.4 g. See Price Estimate...

Björn Weckström (Finland, 1935 -) - "Lapp stones", a 14K gold bracelet
Lapponia 1966. Length 17.5 cm. Width 17 mm. Weight 40.1 g. See Price Estimate...

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