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.
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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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1713458
Wall clock,
made to order, for The copper House, Arkkitehtitoimisto Blomstedt & Lampén 1958.
Current bid
4 800 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1711040
Kyllikki Salmenhaara
A 'winding' stoneware sculpture signed KS.
Current bid
200 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1710968
Kaj Franck
Bottle, KF254, signed K. Franck Nuutajärvi -61.
Current bid
600 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1713554
Aino Aalto
Garden chair / deck chair, model 374, retailer Artek, early 1950s.
No bids
4d 18h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1711717
Aarne Olavi (Olli) Kuusi
Two pairs of '200' door handles, latter half of 20th century.
Current bid
50 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
1710586
Aino Aalto
Drinking glasses, 4 pcs, model 4052, and plate 'Bölgeblick', Karhula Glassworks, 1930s.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1714309
Aino Aalto
Floor lamp, model 806A, manufacturer Oy Taito Ab. 1940s.
Current bid
1 200 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1710603
Harri Koskinen
A sculpture, signed Harri Koskinen Iittala 2015 5 / 8.
Current bid
1 300 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR
1710942
Birger Kaipiainen
A stoneware decorative plate, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
820 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1713552
An early 1950s graden chair / lounge chair,
model 153 and ottoman, model 1514, design by Artek's Drawing office.
Current bid
100 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
600 - 800 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 18h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1714813
Lauri Järveläinen
A 1920s bookcase, Tampereen Höyrypuuseppä ltd, Tampere, Finland.
Current bid
400 EUR
4d 19h
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
1711287
Tapio Wirkkala
A silver bowl TW 9, Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna, Finland 1956.
Current bid
4 500 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
6 500 - 7 500 EUR
1712461
Austrian 1960s 'Miracle' chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne.
Current bid
700 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
4 000 - 4 500 EUR
1713551
an early 1950s bed,
model 130, design by Artek's drawing office, for O.Y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
No bids
4d 19h
Estimate
300 - 500 EUR
1713337
Tapio Wirkkala
A 3-piece serving ware "Cumulus" made to order for Finnair, Kultakeskus (Hopeakeskus). Designed in 1968.
Current bid
300 EUR
4d 22h
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
1713556
Alvar & Aino Aalto
Four early 1950s 'Aurinko' (Sun-serial) garden chairs, model 910 for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1715046
Paavo Tynell
A pair of mid-20th century '5061' table lamps for Idman.
Current bid
50 EUR
4d 19h
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 EUR
1713550
Alvar Aalto
An early 1950s table model A71 for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
250 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
500 - 700 EUR
1711042
Kyllikki Salmenhaara
A 'winding' red clay sculpture, signed KS.
Current bid
200 EUR
4d 19h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1713318
Birger Kaipiainen
A decorative stoneware dish, signed Kaipiainen Arabia Finland.
Current bid
5 500 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
7 000 - 8 000 EUR
1714745
Aino Aalto
Four 1940s chairs for O.Y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
50 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
2 400 - 2 600 EUR
1712807
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '5061' table lamp for Taito Finland.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1711876
Björn Weckström
Ring, "At the gate of eternity", silver.
Current bid
320 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
400 - 500 EUR
1710565
Tapio Wirkkala
An 'Iceberg' vase signed Tapio Wirkkala 3825.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1712012
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '9030' ceiling light for Taito.
No bids
4d 20h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1713599
Alvar Aalto
An early 1950s table / side table, model 87, for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
800 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1711152
Annikki Hovisaari
A chamotte stoneware bowl signed AH Arabia.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1712437
Märta Blomstedt
An 'Aulanko-model' armchair. Designed in 1939.
Current bid
3 500 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1711714
Paavo Tynell
A pair 1930s of wall lights / outdoor lights model 7308, Taito / Idman.
Current bid
320 EUR
4d 22h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1710301
Michael Schilkin
A stoneware sculpture, stamp signed Schilkin Arabia Suomi Finland.
Current bid
165 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 500 EUR
1711490
Alvar Aalto
A pair of 1970s armchairs 'Tank chair', model 400, for Artek.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 22h
Estimate
5 000 - 7 000 EUR
1711494
Laila Karttunen
A 1930s flat weave carpet for Aaltosen Mattokutomo Kiikka, Finland. Circa 300 x 200 cm.
Current bid
220 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1713553
Aino Aalto
An early 1950s garden table model 3565, design by Artek's Drawing office.
Current bid
55 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1710592
Gunnel Nyman
Vase, "Serpentine", signed G. Nyman, Nuutajärvi Notsjö -59.
Current bid
800 EUR
4d 20h
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 19h
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 20h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1713740
A 1930s finnish flat weave carpet,
approximately 430 x 270 cm.
Current bid
180 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
1714748
Tapio Wirkkala
A pair of silver candlesticks, TW 189, Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna 1960.
Current bid
169 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
400 - 500 EUR
1710973
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century K10-10 floor lamp for Idman.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
7 000 - 8 000 EUR
1711715
Aarne Olavi (Olli) Kuusi
Three pairs of door handles, model 205, Manufacturer Primo Oy Finland, latter half of 20th century.
Current bid
30 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1713555
A pair of early 1950s rattan chairs,
design by Artek's Drawing office.
Current bid
110 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
400 - 600 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 19h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1710966
Kaj Franck
Bottle, KF254, signed K. Franck Nuutajärvi -62.
Current bid
650 EUR
4d 19h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1715123
A pair of 1930s/40s. 'Continent' armchairs model 217,
Asko, Finland.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 19h
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
1714692
Paavo Tynell
A 1950s 'Tähtitaivas' (Starry sky) ceiling light for Taito, Finland.
Current bid
100 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR
1710593
Timo Sarpaneva
A 'Claritas' glass sculpture signed Timo Sarpaneva 12/1985.
Current bid
900 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
1 400 - 1 600 EUR
1713732
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century ceiling light, model 1441, Taito Oy, Finland.
Current bid
280 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
1713731
Aino Aalto
An early 1950s bookcase, model 408, for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
350 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1712594
Paavo Tynell
A 1940s '1752/8' chandelier, for Taito and Kauklahden Lasitehdas. Finland.
Current bid
300 EUR
4d 19h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1714095
Björn Weckström
Pendant, "Golden tree", 14K gold, moss agate.
No bids
4d 19h
Estimate
2 500 - 2 800 EUR
1713169
Alvar Aalto
A 1930/1940s armchair, model 36, for O.Y Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
200 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
1 600 - 1 800 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 19h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1712465
Austrian 1960s 'Miracle' chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
4 000 - 4 500 EUR
1713205
A 1940's jardinière for Kauklahden Lasitehdas.
Current bid
600 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1714504
Tapio Wirkkala
A 1960's 'K 11-81' table lamp for Idman.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
3 500 - 4 000 EUR
1710970
Lisa Johansson-Pape
A pair of mid-20th century '3055' wall lights for Stockmann Orno. Finland.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1713547
Aino Aalto
Mirror table / writing table, model 190, O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. early 1950s.
Current bid
450 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1710941
Birger Kaipiainen
A stoneware decorative plate, signed Kaipiainen.
Current bid
1 050 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 400 EUR
1708524
Eva Brummer
Rug/ ryarug for Friends of Finnish Handicraft. Circa 165 x 115 cm.
Current bid
150 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1706712
Tapio Wirkkala
Vase, model 3561, signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala -55.
Current bid
350 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1708194
A 1940's jardinière for Kauklahden Lasitehdas.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1709796
Tapio Wirkkala
A silver and rosewood bread basket model TW 185, Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna 1964.
Current bid
100 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1704566
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century pendant light for Idman.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1710044
Björn Weckström
Necklace, "Zitas victim", silver, acrylic.
Current bid
700 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1709829
Paavo Tynell
A pair of 1930s '2028' ceiling lights for Taito.
Current bid
80 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1706344
Reima and Raili Pietilä,
A pair of stools. Designed in 1966.
No bids
4d 19h
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
1708751
Yrjö Kukkapuro
A 1980s 'Experiment' open armchair for Avarte, Finland.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1705618
Lisa Johansson-Pape
A chandelier, made to order for Stockmann Orno. Manufactured 1948-1950.
Current bid
1 150 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1704567
a mid-20th century 'K 5 - 25/PL plafond ceiling light for Idman.
Current bid
30 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
1707227
Gunnel Nyman
A mid-20th-century '20317' ceiling light for Idman / Kauklahden Lasitehdas.
Current bid
100 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1708985
Nanny Still
A 'Melon' sculpture signed Nanny Still Riihimäen Lasi Oy.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1702202
A mid-20th century ceiling light model 50605,
Sievä for Idman, Finland.
Current bid
570 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1702209
Paavo Tynell
A late 1920s doorhandle model nr: 2 for Taito, Finland.
Current bid
220 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1704570
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th-century '9227' table lamp for Idman, Finland.
Current bid
720 EUR
4d 22h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1708722
Yrjö Kukkapuro
A 1980s 'Experiment' open armchair for Avarte, Finland.
Current bid
600 EUR
4d 19h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1704563
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
A 1960s 'Caravelle' armchair for Puunveisto Oy - Wood work Ltd.
Current bid
650 EUR
4d 21h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1706047
Ole Wanscher
A rosewood armchair, model J2883, cabinetmaker AJ Iversen, Denmark 1960s.
Current bid
100 EUR
4d 19h
Estimate
1 300 - 1 800 EUR
1702886
Paavo Tynell
A pair of mid-20th century wall lights for Taito. Made to order.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
15 000 - 20 000 EUR
1708385
Paavo Tynell
A 1940 ceiling light made to order by Taito.
Current bid
700 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1702888
Paavo Tynell
A pair of mid-20th century wall lights for Taito. Made to order.
No bids
4d 19h
Estimate
15 000 - 20 000 EUR
1702076
Lisa Johansson-Pape
A mid-20th century table lamp, model 2055, Stockmann Orno.
No bids
4d 19h
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
1709859
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '1487/6' chandelier for Taito.
No bids
4d 19h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1706309
Ilmari Tapiovaara
Five pairs of door handles, for Oy Excelsior Ab (EXO), Designed 1981.
Current bid
50 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
1705777
Alvar Aalto
A pendant lamp A332, 'Beehive' for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
1 600 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
4 500 - 5 000 EUR
1709223
Kyllikki Salmenhaara
A stoneware vase, signed KS -43.
Current bid
80 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
1706045
Ole Wanscher
A pair mid-20th-century rosewood armchairs, Cabinetmaker AJ Iversen, Denmark.
No bids
4d 21h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1708028
Birger Kaipiainen
Sculpture, signed Kaipiainen Rörstrand Sweden.
Current bid
1 111 EUR
4d 17h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1702211
Gunnel Nyman
A mid-20th century , '51132/5' chandelier for Idman.
Current bid
50 EUR
4d 22h
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
1702726
Birger Kaipiainen
A decorative bowl signed Kaipiainen.
Current bid
6 000 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
10 000 - 12 000 EUR
1708721
Yrjö Kukkapuro
A 1980s 'Experiment' open armchair for Avarte, Finland.
Current bid
500 EUR
4d 18h
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
1702891
Paavo Tynell
A pair of mid-20th century wall lights for Taito. Made to order.
Current bid
5 000 EUR
4d 20h
Estimate
15 000 - 20 000 EUR