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Helsinki Design Sale

Helsinki Design Sale

Bukowskis’ online auction Helsinki Design Sale presents a carefully curated selection of world-class modern design, featuring sought-after objects by both Finnish and international designers. Highlights of the auction include three unique Alexander Calder pieces of jewellery that belonged to Aino Aalto and her family, sought-after lamps by Paavo Tynell, and ceramics by Birger Kaipiainen, Rut Bryk and Kristina Riska. The furniture department also presents a collection of rare commissioned works by Artek from the 1950s.

Online Auction

April 24 – May 3

Viewing

Mon–Tue 1–5 pm, Wed 1–6 pm, Thu 1–5 pm
Closed Friday May 1
Gamla Hamnen, Mastgatan 4–6, 00160 Helsinki

Further Information and Condition Reports

Anna Rosenius, Head specialist design
+358 (0)40 1284 977
anna.rosenius@bukowskis.com

259 items
Michael Schilkin, A stoneware sculpture, signed Schilkin ARABIA.
1702575
Michael Schilkin
A stoneware sculpture, signed Schilkin ARABIA.
Current bid
60 EUR
2d 13h
Estimate
1 300 - 1 500 EUR
Michael Schilkin, sculpture, signed M. Schilkin Arabia.
1690879
Michael Schilkin
Sculpture, signed M. Schilkin Arabia.
Current bid
5 000 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
20 000 - 22 000 EUR
Gunnel Nyman, a mid-20th century , '51132/5' chandelier for Idman.
1702211
Gunnel Nyman
A mid-20th century , '51132/5' chandelier for Idman.
Current bid
50 EUR
2d 16h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
Kaj Franck, bottle, KF254, signed K. Franck Nuutajärvi -61.
1710968
Kaj Franck
Bottle, KF254, signed K. Franck Nuutajärvi -61.
Current bid
600 EUR
2d 15h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
Kaj Franck, bottle, KF254, signed K. Franck Nuutajärvi -62.
1710966
Kaj Franck
Bottle, KF254, signed K. Franck Nuutajärvi -62.
Current bid
650 EUR
2d 13h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
Kaj Franck, a 'KF 239' glass vase signed K. Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö -60.
1694083
Kaj Franck
A 'KF 239' glass vase signed K. Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö -60.
Current bid
1 150 EUR
2d 15h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 400 EUR
Carlo Scarpa, A1960s 'Polyhedra' chandelier for Venini Murano Italy.
1700210
Carlo Scarpa
A1960s 'Polyhedra' chandelier for Venini Murano Italy.
Current bid
1 800 EUR
2d 14h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
Kaj Franck, a bowl signed Kaj Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö.
1684004
Kaj Franck
A bowl signed Kaj Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö.
Current bid
200 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 400 EUR
Alvar Aalto, A '9750' vase Karhula Glassworks in production 1937-1949.
1701376
Alvar Aalto
A '9750' vase Karhula Glassworks in production 1937-1949.
Current bid
400 EUR
2d 13h
Estimate
5 500 - 6 000 EUR
Alvar Aalto, a 1970s 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
1700567
Alvar Aalto
A 1970s 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
Current bid
320 EUR
2d 14h
Estimate
2 000 - 3 000 EUR
A mid-20th century rag rug, circa 270 x 180 cm.
1702205
A mid-20th century rag rug,
circa 270 x 180 cm.
Current bid
300 EUR
2d 15h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
Alexander Calder, flower brooch, 1940.
1694624
Alexander Calder
Flower brooch, 1940.
Current bid
5 000 EUR
2d 15h
Estimate
35 000 - 40 000 EUR
Alexander Calder, brooch, 1940s.
1694626
Alexander Calder
Brooch, 1940s.
Current bid
20 000 EUR
2d 13h
Estimate
35 000 - 40 000 EUR
Paavo Tynell, a mid-20th-century  '9227' table lamp for Idman.
1708386
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th-century '9227' table lamp for Idman.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
2d 15h
Estimate
4 500 - 5 000 EUR
Gunnel Nyman, Vase, "Serpentine", signed G. Nyman, Nuutajärvi Notsjö -59.
1710592
Gunnel Nyman
Vase, "Serpentine", signed G. Nyman, Nuutajärvi Notsjö -59.
Current bid
800 EUR
2d 14h
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR
Birger Kaipiainen, a decorative bowl signed Kaipiainen.
1702726
Birger Kaipiainen
A decorative bowl signed Kaipiainen.
Current bid
6 000 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
10 000 - 12 000 EUR
Alvar Aalto, an 'A808' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
1695225
Alvar Aalto
An 'A808' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
200 EUR
2d 13h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
Alvar Aalto, a pendant lamp A332, 'Beehive' for Valaistustyö.
1705777
Alvar Aalto
A pendant lamp A332, 'Beehive' for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
2d 14h
Estimate
4 500 - 5 000 EUR
Alvar Aalto, an 'A808' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
1663441
Alvar Aalto
An 'A808' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
4 500 - 5 000 EUR
Paavo Tynell, A mid-20th-century '9029/4' chandelier for Taito, Finland.
1702203
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th-century '9029/4' chandelier for Taito, Finland.
Current bid
2 300 EUR
2d 15h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
Alvar Aalto, a pair of 1970s armchairs 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
1711490
Alvar Aalto
A pair of 1970s armchairs 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
Current bid
500 EUR
2d 16h
Estimate
5 000 - 7 000 EUR
Eva Brummer, rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 165 x 115 cm.
1708527
Eva Brummer
Rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 165 x 115 cm.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
Austrian 1960s 'Miracle' chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne.
1712461
Austrian 1960s 'Miracle' chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne.
Current bid
700 EUR
2d 14h
Estimate
4 000 - 4 500 EUR
Austrian 1960s 'Miracle' chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne.
1712465
Austrian 1960s 'Miracle' chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne.
Current bid
500 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
4 000 - 4 500 EUR
Alvar Aalto, a pair of 1970s armchairs 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
1700582
Alvar Aalto
A pair of 1970s armchairs 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
5 000 - 7 000 EUR
Eva Brummer, rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 200 x 120 cm.
1708519
Eva Brummer
Rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 200 x 120 cm.
Current bid
650 EUR
2d 11h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
Alvar Aalto, a pair of 1970s armchairs 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
1700579
Alvar Aalto
A pair of 1970s armchairs 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
2d 11h
Estimate
5 000 - 7 000 EUR
Eva Brummer, rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 200 x 110 cm.
1708520
Eva Brummer
Rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 200 x 110 cm.
Current bid
500 EUR
2d 14h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
Eva Brummer, rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 165 x 115 cm.
1708524
Eva Brummer
Rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 165 x 115 cm.
Current bid
150 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
Björn Weckström, necklace, "Zitas victim", silver, acrylic.
1710044
Björn Weckström
Necklace, "Zitas victim", silver, acrylic.
Current bid
700 EUR
2d 13h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
Alexander Calder, belt buckle with leather strap 1938.
1694628
Alexander Calder
Belt buckle with leather strap 1938.
Current bid
5 555 EUR
2d 14h
Estimate
35 000 - 40 000 EUR
A pair of  1930s/40s. 'Continent' armchairs model 217, Asko, Finland.
1715123
A pair of 1930s/40s. 'Continent' armchairs model 217,
Asko, Finland.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
2d 13h
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
Kristina Riska, a ceramic 'Basket sculpture' signed KR 2001.
1702493
Kristina Riska
A ceramic 'Basket sculpture' signed KR 2001.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
2d 14h
Estimate
7 000 - 8 000 EUR
Märta Blomstedt, an 'Aulanko-model' armchair. Designed in 1939.
1712437
Märta Blomstedt
An 'Aulanko-model' armchair. Designed in 1939.
Current bid
3 500 EUR
2d 15h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
A mid-20th century industrial light for Metallivalmiste Oy.
1711718
A mid-20th century industrial light for Metallivalmiste Oy.
Current bid
66 EUR
2d 16h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
A pair of 1950s '2115' floor lamps for Valinte.
1702078
A pair of 1950s '2115' floor lamps for Valinte.
No bids
2d 14h
Estimate
7 000 - 9 000 EUR
Helena Tynell, a 'Castello' sculpture, signed Helena Tynell Riihimäen Lasi Oy.
1676883
Helena Tynell
A 'Castello' sculpture, signed Helena Tynell Riihimäen Lasi Oy.
Current bid
1 150 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
Timo Sarpaneva, a 'Claritas' glass sculpture signed Timo Sarpaneva 12/1985.
1710593
Timo Sarpaneva
A 'Claritas' glass sculpture signed Timo Sarpaneva 12/1985.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
2d 16h
Estimate
1 400 - 1 600 EUR
Paavo Tynell, a 1940 ceiling light made to order by Taito.
1708385
Paavo Tynell
A 1940 ceiling light made to order by Taito.
Current bid
700 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
Paavo Tynell, A 1960s eiling lamp, model K1-169/6 for Idman.
1707250
Paavo Tynell
A 1960s eiling lamp, model K1-169/6 for Idman.
Current bid
1 160 EUR
2d 11h
Estimate
3 500 - 4 000 EUR
Toini Muona, vase, stoneware signed TM. Arabia ca 1945-1954.
1701803
Toini Muona
Vase, stoneware signed TM. Arabia ca 1945-1954.
Current bid
400 EUR
2d 13h
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
Annikki Hovisaari, a chamotte stoneware bowl signed AH Arabia.
1711152
Annikki Hovisaari
A chamotte stoneware bowl signed AH Arabia.
Current bid
500 EUR
2d 14h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
A pair of mid 20th century armchairs.
1711227
A pair of mid 20th century armchairs.
Current bid
470 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
Rut Bryk, A ceramic relief, signed Rut Bryk.
1683064
Rut Bryk
A ceramic relief, signed Rut Bryk.
Current bid
600 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
4 500 - 5 000 EUR
Toini Muona, A ceramic vase, signed TM.
1687539
Toini Muona
A ceramic vase, signed TM.
Current bid
400 EUR
2d 15h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
Birger Kaipiainen, a decorative ceramic plate, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
1689809
Birger Kaipiainen
A decorative ceramic plate, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
500 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
Birger Kaipiainen, a ceramic decorative dish signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
1696985
Birger Kaipiainen
A ceramic decorative dish signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
2 200 EUR
2d 13h
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
A mid 20th century sofa by Artek's Drawing office.
1702440
A mid 20th century sofa by Artek's Drawing office.
Current bid
460 EUR
2d 13h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
a mid-20th century 'K 5 - 25/PL plafond ceiling light for Idman.
1704567
a mid-20th century 'K 5 - 25/PL plafond ceiling light for Idman.
Current bid
30 EUR
2d 15h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
A mid-20th century sofa.
1711226
A mid-20th century sofa.
Current bid
250 EUR
2d 12h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR