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
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Mon–Tue 1–5 pm, Wed 1–6 pm, Thu–Fri 1–5 pm
Gamla Hamnen, Mastgatan 4–6, 00160 Helsinki
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Anna Rosenius, Head specialist design
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1690646
Tapio Wirkkala
Two '3552' Mushroom vases, signed Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala -57 and Tapio Wirkkala Iittala.
No bids
4d 17h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1697438
Alvar Aalto
Six mid-20th century '63' chairs for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
700 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1704566
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century pendant light for Idman.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1690700
Lisa Johansson-Pape
A mid-20th century '61-103' pendant light for Stockmann Orno.
Current bid
101 EUR
4d 12h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1704567
a mid-20th century 'K 5 - 25/PL plafond ceiling light for Idman.
Current bid
30 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1684004
Kaj Franck
A bowl signed Kaj Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö.
Current bid
100 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 400 EUR
1711040
Kyllikki Salmenhaara
A 'winding' stoneware sculpture signed KS.
Current bid
200 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1711042
Kyllikki Salmenhaara
A 'winding' red clay sculpture, signed KS.
Current bid
200 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1706712
Tapio Wirkkala
Vase, model 3561, signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala -55.
Current bid
350 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1713548
Alvar Aalto
An early 1950s serving trolley model 100 for O.Y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1708194
A 1940's jardinière for Kauklahden Lasitehdas.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1701754
Oiva Toikka
A sculpture / decorative egg, signed Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Notsjö.
Current bid
200 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1701414
Paavo Tynell
Two mid 20th century ceiling lights 'A2-7' for Idman.
Current bid
560 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
1 200 EUR
1702575
Michael Schilkin
A stoneware sculpture, signed Schilkin ARABIA.
Current bid
60 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
1 300 - 1 500 EUR
1691697
Alvar Aalto
A 'A110' pendant light for Valaistustyö, Finland.
Current bid
700 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
1 300 - 1 500 EUR
1706047
Ole Wanscher
A rosewood armchair, model J2883, cabinetmaker AJ Iversen, Denmark 1960s.
Current bid
100 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
1 300 - 1 800 EUR
1710593
Timo Sarpaneva
A 'Claritas' glass sculpture signed Timo Sarpaneva 12/1985.
Current bid
900 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
1 400 - 1 600 EUR
1689340
Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Two 1960/1970s 'V299' wall lights for Hans Agne Jakobsson AB, Markaryd. Sweden.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR
1710241
Greta Skogster-Lehtinen
A 1930s flat weave carpet for Aaltosen Mattokutomo Kiikka Finland. Circa 363 x 250 cm.
Current bid
2 200 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1702072
Alvar Aalto
A '3031' vase signed Alvar Aalto. Iittala 1950s.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1708519
Eva Brummer
Rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 200 x 120 cm.
Current bid
650 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1693645
Ilmari Tapiovaara
Eight 1940s "Wilman" chairs for Wilh. Schauman Fanerfabrik, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Current bid
1 200 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR
1708524
Eva Brummer
Rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 165 x 115 cm.
Current bid
150 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1690358
Karl Tirén
An Art Nouveau mahogany dining table with twelve chairs, A.B Naeslunds Möbelfabrik i Umeå, approx. 1901.
No bids
4d 15h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1712012
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '9030' ceiling light for Taito.
No bids
4d 15h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1708527
Eva Brummer
Rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 165 x 115 cm.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1710603
Harri Koskinen
A sculpture, signed Harri Koskinen Iittala 2015 5 / 8.
Current bid
1 300 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR
1712594
Paavo Tynell
A 1940s '1752/8' chandelier, for Taito and Kauklahden Lasitehdas. Finland.
Current bid
300 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1713557
Aino Aalto
Cabinet, model 808, and display cabinet, model 214 for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B., early 1950s.
Current bid
900 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1714692
Paavo Tynell
A 1950s 'Tähtitaivas' (Starry sky) ceiling light for Taito, Finland.
Current bid
100 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR
1702066
Alvar Aalto
A 1960's 'H93' dining table for Artek.
Current bid
1 050 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1707240
Arttu Brummer
Oblate dish / glass paten, signed Riihimäen Lasi Oy A. Brummer, made in 1949.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1697383
Björn Weckström
Bracelet, "Orchid Psychedelic", 14K gold.
Current bid
650 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1713549
An early 1950s serving counter,
design by Artek's drawing office, for O.YHuonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1708520
Eva Brummer
Rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 200 x 110 cm.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1710592
Gunnel Nyman
Vase, "Serpentine", signed G. Nyman, Nuutajärvi Notsjö -59.
Current bid
800 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR
1710970
Lisa Johansson-Pape
A pair of mid-20th century '3055' wall lights for Stockmann Orno. Finland.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1713600
Alvar Aalto
An early 1950s frame table '75', for O.Y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
950 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1713169
Alvar Aalto
A 1930/1940s armchair, model 36, for O.Y Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
200 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
1 600 - 1 800 EUR
1705234
Ilmari Tapiovaara
A pair of mid-20th century 'Domus Lux' armchairs for Lukkiseppo.
Current bid
450 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
1 800 - 2 000 EUR
1684496
A set of three sterling silver and enamel bowls,
maker's mark of A. Tillander, Turku 2005.
Current bid
820 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1709796
Tapio Wirkkala
A silver and rosewood bread basket model TW 185, Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna 1964.
Current bid
100 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1704564
Paavo Tynell
Two 1940s table lamps for Taito and Kauklahden Lasitehdas.
No bids
4d 17h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1705618
Lisa Johansson-Pape
A chandelier, made to order for Stockmann Orno. Manufactured 1948-1950.
Current bid
1 150 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1700555
Alvar Aalto
'A604' ceiling lamp for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1682015
Lisa Johansson-Pape
A mid-20th century '2062' floor light, Stockmann Orno, Finland.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1680766
Alvar Aalto
A 3031 glass vase, signed Alvar Aalto - 3031.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1698010
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century 'A 1957' pendant lamp for Taito/Idman.
Current bid
1 550 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1708168
Emil Cedercreutz
A Finnish 1930s mirror and console table for Taidetakomo Antti Hakkarainen.
Current bid
100 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1698144
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '1359/4' chandelier for Taito.
No bids
4d 16h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 400 EUR
1700567
Alvar Aalto
A 1970s 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
Current bid
320 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
2 000 - 3 000 EUR
1652907
Rut Bryk
A stoneware flower pot, signed BRYK.
Current bid
30 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1708218
Aimo Okkolin
Vase / art glass, signed Aimo Okkolin Riihimäen Lasi Oy.
Current bid
1 444 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1714745
Aino Aalto
Four 1940s chairs for O.Y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
50 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
2 400 - 2 600 EUR
1690988
Alvar Aalto
A pair of 1940s/50s '31' armchairs for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
1 700 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1704568
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '1982N' wall and ceiling light for Idman.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1706045
Ole Wanscher
A pair mid-20th-century rosewood armchairs, Cabinetmaker AJ Iversen, Denmark.
No bids
4d 16h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1714095
Björn Weckström
Pendant, "Golden tree", 14K gold, moss agate.
No bids
4d 15h
Estimate
2 500 - 2 800 EUR
1700210
Carlo Scarpa
A1960s 'Polyhedra' chandelier for Venini Murano Italy.
Current bid
1 800 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1707242
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '9045' pendant light for Idman.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1696985
Birger Kaipiainen
A ceramic decorative dish signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
2 200 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
1704532
Hans J. Wegner
Sideboard, 'President', model RY-25, Ry Møbler, Denmark 1960s.
Current bid
502 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1686786
Tapio Wirkkala
A set of five silver bowls, Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna 1970, 1971, 1978, 1979 and 2006.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1695330
Alvar Aalto
A pair of armchairs, model 34 O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. mid-20th century.
No bids
4d 17h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1715123
A pair of 1930s/40s. 'Continent' armchairs model 217,
Asko, Finland.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
1700488
Yrjö Kukkapuro / Reino Ruokolainen,
a 1970s 4-piece sofa suite for Haimi Finland.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1708985
Nanny Still
A 'Melon' sculpture signed Nanny Still Riihimäen Lasi Oy.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1691426
Alvar Aalto
A pair of armchairs model 34 O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. mid-20th century.
Current bid
400 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1686512
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century 'K8-11' wall light for Idman.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1701803
Toini Muona
Vase, stoneware signed TM. Arabia ca 1945-1954.
Current bid
400 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
1686538
Tapio Wirkkala
Six silver dishes model TW 140, Hämeenlinna 1976-79.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
3 500 - 4 000 EUR
1714504
Tapio Wirkkala
A 1960's 'K 11-81' table lamp for Idman.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
3 500 - 4 000 EUR
1707250
Paavo Tynell
A 1960s eiling lamp, model K1-169/6 for Idman.
Current bid
1 050 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
3 500 - 4 000 EUR
1708104
Birger Kaipiainen
A stoneware decorative dish signed Kaipiainen.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1712461
Austrian 1960s 'Miracle' chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne.
Current bid
700 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
4 000 - 4 500 EUR
1712465
Austrian 1960s 'Miracle' chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
4 000 - 4 500 EUR
1714309
Aino Aalto
Floor lamp, model 806A, manufacturer Oy Taito Ab. 1940s.
Current bid
1 200 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1695225
Alvar Aalto
An 'A808' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
200 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1702203
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th-century '9029/4' chandelier for Taito, Finland.
Current bid
2 100 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1701994
Poul Henningsen
A 'PH Artichoke' / 'PH-Kotte' ceiling light, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1980s.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
4 000 - 6 000 EUR
1701460
Alvar Aalto
A811' floor light for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1701849
Poul Henningsen
A 'PH Artichoke' / 'PH-Kotte' ceiling light, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1980s.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 15h
Estimate
4 000 - 6 000 EUR
1708386
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th-century '9227' table lamp for Idman.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
4 500 - 5 000 EUR
1705777
Alvar Aalto
A pendant lamp A332, 'Beehive' for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
4 500 - 5 000 EUR
1686692
Hans J. Wegner
A wenge and oak wood writing desk, model JH 180, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, post 1970.
Current bid
2 100 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
4 500 - 5 000 EUR
1663441
Alvar Aalto
An 'A808' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
570 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
4 500 - 5 000 EUR
1707221
Paavo Tynell
A mid 20th century '5066' desk lamp for Taito Oy, Finland.
Current bid
1 800 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1700582
Alvar Aalto
A pair of 1970s armchairs 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
5 000 - 7 000 EUR
1696468
Björn Weckström
Necklace, "Nerthus", faceted aquamarine, 18K gold.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1712437
Märta Blomstedt
An 'Aulanko-model' armchair. Designed in 1939.
Current bid
3 500 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1711490
Alvar Aalto
A pair of 1970s armchairs 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
5 000 - 7 000 EUR
1700579
Alvar Aalto
A pair of 1970s armchairs 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
5 000 - 7 000 EUR
1712807
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '5061' table lamp for Taito Finland.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1687367
Oiva Toikka
Sculpture, signed Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Notsjö 1989.
Current bid
4 000 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
5 000 - 7 000 EUR
1696069
Flemming Lassen
A pair of armchairs manufactured by Asko 1952-1956.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
4d 16h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1708028
Birger Kaipiainen
Sculpture, signed Kaipiainen Rörstrand Sweden.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1701376
Alvar Aalto
A '9750' vase Karhula Glassworks in production 1937-1949.
Current bid
220 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
5 500 - 6 000 EUR
1711287
Tapio Wirkkala
A silver bowl TW 9, Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna, Finland 1956.
Current bid
4 500 EUR
4d 14h
Estimate
6 500 - 7 500 EUR
1710973
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century K10-10 floor lamp for Idman.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 13h
Estimate
7 000 - 8 000 EUR