New to LiveAuctioneers?

Tapio Wirkkala, Tapio flatware service

Description

Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio flatware service

Kultakeskus Oy
Finland, 1957
sterling silver, stainless steel

This design was included in the Future Home in the World 2000 exhibit at the Brussels World's Fair in 1958.

Complete nine-piece service for eight, with sixteen serving utensils and twenty-three additional utensils; 111 pieces total. Impressed touchmarks to each element.

Literature: Tapio Wirkkala: Eye, Hand and Thought, Saarela, ppg. 191, 369

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. Each utensil has assorted scratches from age and use. Service is comprised of (8) dinner knives with stainless steel blades, (12) butter knives with stainless steel blades, (8) dinner forks, (12) salad forks, (8) tablespoons, (12) teaspoons, (12) desert spoons, (12) fruit spoons, (11) demitasse spoons, (1) service knife, (1) fruit knife with stainless steel blade, (1) master butter knife with stainless steel blade, (2) pie servers, (2) serving spoons, (1) large ladle, (1) small ladle, (1) small pierced spoon, (1) tomato server, (3) large pickle/olive fork, (1) medium pickle/olive fork and (1) small pickle/olive fork. 105.437 ozt. (weighable)

Buyer's Premium

33% up to$700,000.00

27% above$700,000.00

Tapio Wirkkala, Tapio flatware service

Lot 0117

Estimate $5,000-$7,000Apr 1, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

$4,000

SET YOUR MAX BID

Or select a higher max bid amount

3 bidders are watching this item

Get approved to bid.

LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection

Vetted auction houses

Secure, online bidding

Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings

Dedicated support when you need it

Scandinavian Design

Apr 01, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Chicago, IL, United States

Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson, Super Ellipse table: Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson Super Ellipse table Bruno Mathsson International Denmark/Sweden, 1968 maple burl, chrome-plated steel 27.5 h x 118 w x 51.25 d in (70 x 300 x 130 cm) Decal

Apr 01, 2026Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson, Super Ellipse table

Paavo Tynell, Pendant lamps nodel K2-20, pair: Paavo Tynell Pendant lamps nodel K2-20, pair Idman Finland, c. 1954 opaline glass, perforated brass 11.5 h x 14.25 dia in (29 x 36 cm) Provenance: Private Collection Literature: Idman,

Apr 01, 2026Paavo Tynell, Pendant lamps nodel K2-20, pair

Hans J. Wegner, The Chair: Hans J. Wegner The Chair Johannes Hansen Denmark, 1949 / c. 1965 teak, cane, leather 30 h x 24.875 w x 20.5 d in (76 x 63 x 52 cm) Branded manufacturer's mark to underside 'Johannes Hansen

Apr 01, 2026Hans J. Wegner, The Chair

Tapio Wirkkala, Coffee service: Tapio Wirkkala Coffee service Kultakeskus Oy Finland, 1958 silver-lined copper, teak pot: 8.125 h x 5 w x 3.5 d in (21 x 13 x 9 cm) creamer: 2.5 h x 2.75 w x 1.75 d in (6 x 7 x 4 cm) sugar bowl:

Apr 01, 2026Tapio Wirkkala, Coffee service

Tapio Wirkkala, Pitcher and cups, set of six: Tapio Wirkkala Pitcher and cups, set of six Kultakeskus OyFinland, 1963 / 1973-75sterling silver 9.75 h x 5.75 w x 4.25 d in (25 x 15 x 11 cm) 3 h x 3 dia in (8 x 8 cm) Impressed manu

Apr 01, 2026Tapio Wirkkala, Pitcher and cups, set of six

Jens Quistgaard, Fjord flatware: Jens Quistgaard Fjord flatware DanskDenmark / Germany, 1953 / 1954-59stainless steel, teak Set bears the first iteration of the hallmark used by Dansk Designs from 1954-59. Complete

Apr 01, 2026Jens Quistgaard, Fjord flatware

Magnus Stephensen, Rare Argo flatware service, model 118: Magnus Stephensen Rare Argo flatware service, model 118 Georg JensenDenmark, 1961sterling silver, stainless steel Complete eight-piece service for six, plus twenty-eight utensils and four s

Apr 01, 2026Magnus Stephensen, Rare Argo flatware service, model 118

Uno and Osten Kristiansson, Wall mirror: Uno and Osten Kristiansson Wall mirror Luxus Vittsjo Sweden, c. 1960 teak, mirrored glass, leather 23 h x 17.75 w x 1.875 d in (58 x 45 x 5 cm) Partial paper manufacturer's label to reverse 'Made

Apr 01, 2026Uno and Osten Kristiansson, Wall mirror

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Armchair: Ilmari Tapiovaara Armchair Gebruder Thonet Finland / Austria, 1947 birch, leather 30 h x 21.5 w x 24 d in (76 x 55 x 61 cm) This design was created for the International Competition for Low-Cost

Apr 01, 2026Ilmari Tapiovaara, Armchair

Alvar Aalto, Savoy vase, model 3031: Alvar Aalto Savoy vase, model 3031 Iittala Finland, 1936 / c. 1965 mold-blown laminated glass 10.75 h x 11 w x 9.625 d in (27 x 28 x 24 cm) Incised manufacturer's mark to underside 'Alvar Aalto

Apr 01, 2026Alvar Aalto, Savoy vase, model 3031

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Table lamps, pair: Lisa Johansson-Pape Table lamps, pair Orno Finland, c. 1955 leather, silk shades, brass 24 h x 10.25 dia in (61 x 26 cm) Provenance: Private Collection Literature: Stockmann Orno, manufacturer's

Apr 01, 2026Lisa Johansson-Pape, Table lamps, pair

Poul Kjaerholm, PK 33 stool: Poul Kjaerholm PK 33 stool E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1959 / c. 1975 leather upholstery, lacquered wood, matte chrome-plated steel, rubber 14 h x 22 dia in (36 x 56 cm) Impressed manufacturer's

Apr 01, 2026Poul Kjaerholm, PK 33 stool

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Pendant lamps, set of three: Lisa Johansson-Pape Pendant lamps, set of three Orno Finland, c. 1955 painted aluminum 10 h x 17.625 dia in (25 x 45 cm) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Apr 01, 2026Lisa Johansson-Pape, Pendant lamps, set of three

A. Dragsted, Covered vessel with cabochons and pineapple finial: A. Dragsted Covered vessel with cabochons and pineapple finial Denmark, 1909 silver, hardstone, coral, chrysoprase and garnet 17 h x 7.5 dia in (43 x 19 cm) Impressed maker's mark to underside of

Apr 01, 2026A. Dragsted, Covered vessel with cabochons and pineapple finial

Gunnar Nylund, Collection of seven vases: Gunnar Nylund Collection of seven vases Rorstrand Sweden, c. 1955 glazed stoneware largest: 9.5 h x 5 dia in (24 x 13 cm) smallest: 4.5 h x 4.25 dia in (11 x 11 cm) Incised manufacturer's mark to

Apr 01, 2026Gunnar Nylund, Collection of seven vases

Tapio Wirkkala, Bowl: Tapio Wirkkala Bowl Kultakeskus Oy Finland, 1963 / 1979 sterling silver 3 h x 6.5 w x 6.25 d in (8 x 17 x 16 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark and touchmarks to rim '830 Made in Finland'.

Apr 01, 2026Tapio Wirkkala, Bowl

Frederik Sieck, Armchairs model 3200, set of four: Frederik Sieck Armchairs model 3200, set of four Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1962 chrome-plated steel, faux leather, teak 27.75 h x 21.75 w x 18.75 d in (70 x 55 x 48 cm) Decal manufacturer's label to

Apr 01, 2026Frederik Sieck, Armchairs model 3200, set of four

Tapio Wirkkala, Bowls model TW 4, pair: Tapio Wirkkala Bowls model TW 4, pair Kultakeskus Oy Finland, 1954 / 1960 sterling silver 2.5 h x 4.5 w x 3.25 d in (6 x 11 x 8 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark and touchmarks to rim of each

Apr 01, 2026Tapio Wirkkala, Bowls model TW 4, pair

Tapio Wirkkala, Bowl, model TW 85: Tapio Wirkkala Bowl, model TW 85 Kultakeskus Oy Finland, 1955 sterling silver, teak 3.5 h x 14.25 w x 4 d in (9 x 36 x 10 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'TW 925 Made in Finland'.

Apr 01, 2026Tapio Wirkkala, Bowl, model TW 85

John Andersson, Collection of nineteen miniature vessels: John Andersson Collection of nineteen miniature vessels Hoganas Sweden, c. 1950 glazed stoneware largest: 3.5 h x 1 dia in (9 x 3 cm) smallest: 1.25 h x 1 dia in (3 x 3 cm) Incised signature and

Apr 01, 2026John Andersson, Collection of nineteen miniature vessels

Related Items

Tiffany Sterling Flatware Hamilton Pattern: Tiffany Sterling Flatware Hamilton PatternComprising;Fourteen 10in in Dinner knives.Fourteen 9in Luncheon knivesTwelve 8in dinner forks 986.0 gramsTwelve 7 1/2in Salad forks 740. grams.Twelve 7in Dess

12 hrs LeftTiffany Sterling Flatware Hamilton Pattern

S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 89 Pieces: S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 89 Pieces. Weight excluding knives and carving set, 3044.3g. Knives with stainless blades and carving set 1527.2g. Comprises a four piece place setting

7 days LeftS. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 89 Pieces

LAPPARRA 204pc. ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET + CHEST, LOUIS XV 1850-1899: Title:LAPPARRA 204pc. ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET + CHEST, LOUIS XV 1850-1899 Description:Direct from a Private Villa in St. Tropez, A Magnificent 204pc. Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver

LAPPARRA 204pc. ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET + CHEST, LOUIS XV 1850-1899

43pc Puiforcat Cannes Sterling Flatware Service: 43 sterling silver pieces total in the "Cannes" pattern by Puiforcat, France, comprising of eight 5 piece settings and three serving pieces. To include 8 forks (8", one stamped Cartier), 8 salad forks

9 hrs Left43pc Puiforcat Cannes Sterling Flatware Service

(86pc) Towle Sterling Flatware Set: (4) Dinner Knives Mirrored Stainless Blades 8 3/4" long (8) Dinner Knives Brushed Stainless Blades 8 3/4" long (12) Butter Knives 5 3/4" long (12) Salad Forks 6 1/4" long (12) Dinn

3 days Left(86pc) Towle Sterling Flatware Set

(45 pc) International Vision Sterling Flatware Set: Service For 8 Set Includes: (8) Dinner Knives 8 5/8" (8) Dinner Forks 7 1/2" (8) Salad Forks 6 1/2" (8) Table Spoons 7 1/2" (8) Teaspoons 6 3/8" (5) Assorted Serving Pieces To

3 days Left(45 pc) International Vision Sterling Flatware Set

International Sterling Spring Glory Flatware Set for 96 - 623 Pieces: International Sterling Spring Glory Flatware Set for 96 - 623 Pieces Introducing the exquisite Spring Glory flatware set by International Sterling, perfect for large gatherings and banquets. This post

2 days LeftInternational Sterling Spring Glory Flatware Set for 96 - 623 Pieces

Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service,: Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service, Marked Shreve & Co., Patent Jan. 1909, this elegant sterling silver flatware set is crafted in the desirable Norman Hammered pattern. Each handle feature

Apr 12, 2026Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service,

Jens Quistgaard, Fjord flatware: Jens Quistgaard Fjord flatware DanskDenmark / Germany, 1953 / 1954-59stainless steel, teak Set bears the first iteration of the hallmark used by Dansk Designs from 1954-59. Complete

Apr 01, 2026Jens Quistgaard, Fjord flatware

(38) CHRISTOFLE SILVERPLATE FLATWARE SERVICE IN BRANDED CASE: (lot of 38) French silverplate flatware service, Orfevrerie Christofle, including: (12) forks, approx 8 3/8"l; (12) spoons, approx 8.5"l; (12) teaspoons, approx 5.75"l; (1) soup ladle,

5 days Left(38) CHRISTOFLE SILVERPLATE FLATWARE SERVICE IN BRANDED CASE

Christofle (Cardeilhac) 88pc. Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Germain Port Royal !: Title:Christofle (Cardeilhac) 88pc. Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Germain Port Royal ! Description:Direct from Paris, a magnificent 88pc. French antique sterling silver flatware set by France&

Christofle (Cardeilhac) 88pc. Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Germain Port Royal !

(35) CHRISTOFLE 'FIDELIO' SILVERPLATE FLATWARE SERVICE IN BRANDED CASE: (lot of 35) French silverplate flatware service for twelve, Orfevrerie Christofle, in the "Fidelio" pattern, set monogrammed, including: (12) forks, approx 8.25"l; (12) spoons, app

5 days Left(35) CHRISTOFLE 'FIDELIO' SILVERPLATE FLATWARE SERVICE IN BRANDED CASE

TOP