1950s Lighting by Tapio Wirkkala Now on Vintage Seekers

Sept. 12, 2011 - PRLog -- These coloured glass lamps by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for design firm littala represent the very best of mid-century Scandinavian lighting design.

For sale individually or in groups, Vintage Seekers’ Tapio Wirkkala collection includes the K2-139 and K2-140 Pendant Lamps, 4210 Modular, 4210 Medium in a variety of sizes and shades, from the large, slate gray glass 4210 Diabolic Pendant Lamp to the shorter red 4210 Modular Lamp style.

The opaline diffuser in these Tapio Wirkkala littla lamps means that they are lit evenly with an enticing warm glow.

Tapio Wirkkala became artistic director of littala after winning a design award in a competition organized by the firm and designed pieces for them throughout his career.

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Vintage Seekers is a unique online sales platform and magazine dedicated to original 20th century design and collectibles.