Helsinki Design Sale
Helsinki Design Sale
Bukowskis' online auction Helsinki Design Sale presents a carefully curated selection of modern design, featuring sought-after pieces by leading Finnish and international designers. Highlights include ceramic works by Birger Kaipiainen, a unique brooch by Alexander Calder, lighting by Paavo Tynell, iconic glass objects by Alvar Aalto, and silver objects by Bertel Gardberg. The selection also features Eliel Saarinen's “Heart Chair”, originally designed for Helsinki Railway Station.
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October 23 – November 1
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1729509
Birger Kaipiainen
A ceramic dish, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
18 500 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
15 000 - 20 000 EUR
1725600
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century counterweight light, model 'A 1984 / 10201' for Taito.
Current bid
5 000 EUR
2d
Estimate
10 000 - 12 000 EUR
1714747
Rut Bryk
A stoneware wall relief signed a tergo BRYK.
Current bid
4 000 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
10 000 - 12 000 EUR
1740302
Paavo Tynell
A pair of mid-20th century K10-10 floor lamps for Taito Finland.
Current bid
4 500 EUR
2d
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 EUR
1740303
Paavo Tynell
A pair of mid-20th century K10-10 floor lamps for Taito Finland.
Current bid
4 400 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 EUR
1746044
Oiva Toikka
Sculpture, “Lollipop”, unsigned. Exhibition sample 1988.
Current bid
3 500 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 EUR
1750436
Josef Frank
A carpet, 'Matta nr 1', hand-tufted, Svenskt Tenn and Kasthall. Circa 350 x 262 cm.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
2d
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 EUR
1748732
Birger Kaipiainen
Decorative dish, stoneware, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
7 000 - 9 000 EUR
1724953
Paavo Tynell
Chandelier, made to order, for Taito 1938.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
1725277
Alvar Aalto
A pendant lamp A332, 'Beehive' for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
6 000 - 7 000 EUR
1725946
Birger Kaipiainen
A ceramic sculpture, signed Kaipiainen.
Current bid
3 500 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
6 000 - 7 000 EUR
1735758
Björn Weckström
Bracelet, “Golden stream”, 14K gold, Lapponia 1971.
Current bid
5 200 EUR
2d
Estimate
6 000 - 6 500 EUR
1737895
Alvar Aalto
Vase, model 9750 signed Alvar Aalto Iittala.
Current bid
4 000 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
1740768
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '9029/6' chandelier for Taito.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
1741231
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '5061' table lamp for Taito Finland.
Current bid
6 062 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
6 000 - 6 500 EUR
1743456
Alvar Aalto
A '9750' vase Iittala Glassworks c. 1950-1953. Finland.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
1743904
Birger Kaipiainen
Decorative stoneware dish, signed Kaipiainen.
Current bid
5 000 EUR
1d 21h
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
1744903
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '9224' table lamp for Taito Finland.
Current bid
4 200 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
1749736
Birger Kaipiainen
A decorative stoneware dish, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
5 000 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
6 000 - 7 000 EUR
1751647
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '9628' floor lamp for Idman Finland.
Current bid
4 000 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
1751854
Paavo Tynell
A pair of mid 20th century ceiling lights, model 1699, for Taito / Idman.
Current bid
300 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
1737077
Josef Hoffmann
Bentwood salon suite 8 pieces, for Jacob & Josef Kohn, Vienna. Around 1910.
No bids
1d 23h
Estimate
5 500 - 6 500 EUR
1726337
Paavo Tynell
A table lamp, made to order, Taito Finland 1938.
Current bid
500 EUR
2d
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1743692
Rut Bryk
Wall plaque, stoneware, signed BRYK.
Current bid
1 310 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
5 000 - 5 500 EUR
1748252
Birger Kaipiainen
A ceramic decorative dish signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
5 000 - 6 000 EUR
1710080
Tapio Wirkkala
Bracelet, "Viking bracelet", 18K gold, 1960s.
Current bid
2 100 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
4 500 - 5 000 EUR
1724307
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century K10-10 floor lamp for Idman.
Current bid
1 300 EUR
1d 21h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1727280
Alvar Aalto
A 1962 bench for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
2 100 EUR
2d
Estimate
4 000 - 6 000 EUR
1732458
Oiva Toikka
A glass bird, 'Kiikkuri', signed Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Notsjö.
Current bid
3 100 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1734101
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century K10-10 floor lamp for Idman.
Current bid
1 600 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1737473
Alvar Aalto
A 1950s glass vase, model 3030, signed Alvar Aalto 3030.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1737691
Alvar Aalto
An 'A808' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
4 000 - 4 500 EUR
1737901
Oiva Toikka
Sculpture, signed Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Notsjö 1989.
Current bid
2 600 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
4 000 - 4 500 EUR
1741287
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th-century '9029/3' chandelier for Taito, Finland.
Current bid
2 500 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1741865
Märta Blomstedt
An 'Aulanko-model' armchair. Designed in 1939.
Current bid
2 200 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1743548
Oiva Toikka
Glass sculpture, signed Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Notsjö.
No bids
2d
Estimate
4 000 - 4 500 EUR
1744923
Kay Bojesen
Serving dish and servers in sterling silver and rosewood, Denmark. Around the mid-1960s.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
4 000 - 4 500 EUR
1746211
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th-century '9029/3' chandelier for Taito, Finland.
Current bid
3 000 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
1732432
Birger Kaipiainen
A ceramic decorative dish, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
2 700 EUR
2d
Estimate
3 500 - 4 000 EUR
1740247
Paavo Tynell
Floor lamp, model 9609, Idman, mid-20th century.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
3 500 - 4 000 EUR
1740878
Oiva Toikka
Glass bird, "Kiikkuri" signed Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Notsjö.
Current bid
2 700 EUR
2d
Estimate
3 500 - 4 000 EUR
1743953
Olavi Nupponen
Brooch, faceted smoky quartz and garnets, 14K gold, Kaunis Koru.
No bids
1d 23h
Estimate
3 500 - 4 000 EUR
1747630
Paavo Tynell
Table lamp, model 5066 for Taito, 1940s.
Current bid
3 757 EUR
1d 21h
Estimate
3 500 - 4 000 EUR
1697382
Björn Weckström
Necklace, "Golden bridge", 14K gold.
Current bid
1 550 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
3 300 - 3 500 EUR
1729248
Eliel Saarinen
Armchair, for the State Railways, Finland 1920s.
Current bid
2 500 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1736787
Nanny Still
A set of nine bottles signed Riihimäen Lasi O.Y Nanny Still.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
2d
Estimate
3 000 - 3 400 EUR
1736799
Nanny Still
A set of nine bottles signed Riihimäen Lasi O.Y Nanny Still.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 400 EUR
1739061
Alvar Aalto
A pair of stools, model 60, O.Y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B, for Finmar Ltd, Finland, 1934–39.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1743972
Birger Kaipiainen
A ceramic relief, signed Kaipiainen.
Current bid
500 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1744915
Bertel Gardberg
Coffee set, 3 pieces, 916 silver and rosewood, Toivo V. Toukonen, Helsinki, 1956.
Current bid
2 122 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1746622
Michael Schilkin
Decorative dish, stoneware, signed M. Schilkin, Arabia -43.
Current bid
1 200 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
1750480
Birger Kaipiainen
Sculpture / bouquet, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
4 200 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
3 000 - 3 500 EUR
1751561
Birger Kaipiainen
Decorative dish, ceramic, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
1724290
Kaj Franck
A decanter, 'The Bells of Kremlin', signed K. Franck, Nuutajärvi, Notsjö -61.
Current bid
2 800 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1737899
Timo Sarpaneva
A set of six prototypes signed Original Design Timo Sarpaneva 1976 Iittala.
Current bid
1 850 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1739157
Tapio Wirkkala
A silver dish, model TW 275, Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna, 1968.
Current bid
1 350 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1743961
Rut Bryk
Decorative dish, signed Rut Bryk -44, Arabia.
Current bid
550 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1744996
Paavo Tynell
A 1940s pendant ceiling light for Taito and Kauklahden Lasitehdas.
Current bid
1 900 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
2 500 - 2 800 EUR
1748243
Alvar or Aino Aalto,
a mid-20th century cabinet, for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
2 000 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1750437
Yrjö Kukkapuro
A pair of 1980s 'Experiment' open armchairs for Avarte, Finland.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1751265
A 1940s sofa 'Anja' for Oy Paul Boman Ab,
Finland.
Current bid
300 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1751853
Paavo Tynell
A 1950s 9069/24 'Starry sky' ceiling light for Idman, Finland.
Current bid
450 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1751861
Paavo Tynell
A 1950s 9069/24 'Starry sky' ceiling light for Idman, Finland.
Current bid
100 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1751862
Paavo Tynell
A 1950s 9069/24 'Starry sky' ceiling light for Idman, Finland.
Current bid
150 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
2 500 - 3 000 EUR
1732113
Tapio Wirkkala
A pair of silver dishes model TW 276, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1974 and 1981.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
2 300 - 2 800 EUR
1740930
Maija Heikinheimo
A 'MH 803 B' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
Current bid
540 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 200 - 2 500 EUR
1732388
Alvar Aalto
Table lamps/reading lamps, a pair, model 5267 for Taito, 1933.
Current bid
750 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1732434
Birger Kaipiainen
A decorative plate, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
1 550 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1734591
Kaj Franck
A decanter 'The Bells of Kremlin', signed K. Franck, Nuutajärvi, Notsjö -61.
Current bid
3 330 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1737891
Oiva Toikka
A glass sculpture 'Yö' (Night) Pro Arte, signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1742404
Birger Kaipiainen
A decorative porcelain dish, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
1 650 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1742509
Saara Hopea
Vase, “Panther”, signed S. Hopea Nuutajärvi Notsjö -55.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1742510
Saara Hopea
Vase, “Panther”, signed S. Hopea Nuutajärvi Notsjö -58.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1742801
Alvar Aalto
A 1950's '98' tea trolley for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Finland.
Current bid
1 100 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1743191
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th-century 'Tähtitaivas' (Starry sky) ceiling light for Idman, Finland.
Current bid
1 500 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1743918
Yrjö Kukkapuro
A pair of 1960's 'Saturnus' armchairs for Haimi.
Current bid
1 200 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1742668
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century ceiling light for Taito, Finland.
Current bid
650 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1747483
Tapio Wirkkala
A 'Sandpiper' bird sculpture, stamped Kultakeskus Oy Design: Tapio Wirkkala. Made in Finland.
Current bid
1 800 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1748057
Paavo Tynell
A mid-20th century '9209' tablelamp for Taito.
Current bid
1 700 EUR
2d
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1723031
Tapio Wirkkala
A silver pitcher, model TW 106, Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna 1961.
Current bid
2 100 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 300 EUR
1750942
Paavo Tynell
Ceiling lamp “Tähtitaivas” (Starry Sky), Idman, mid-20th century.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1751135
Birger Kaipiainen
A decorative ceramic plate, signed Kaipiainen Arabia.
Current bid
600 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1749361
Kaj Franck
A glass vase signed Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjö.
Current bid
200 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
1744924
Wolfgang Gessl
A footed sterling silver dish, partly gilded, Stockholm 1988.
Current bid
1 200 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
1 800 - 2 000 EUR
1738401
Kalevala Koru
Pendant, faceted garnets, 14K gold, Helsinki 1961.
Current bid
800 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
1 800 - 2 000 EUR
1751052
Alvar Aalto
A 1940/1950's '34' armchair for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B.
Current bid
1 800 EUR
1d 21h
Estimate
1 800 - 2 000 EUR
1718512
Tapio Wirkkala
A 'TW 341' silver bowl, Kultakeskus, Hämenlinna 1965.
Current bid
1 000 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
1 700 - 2 000 EUR
1750548
Kai Finnmark (Kai Ruokonen)
A 1970s pendant light model R1117/2 'Satelite' for LynxTuote Ltd.
Current bid
200 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
1 600 - 1 800 EUR
1731415
Nikolai Boman,
dining suite, 7 pieces, commissioned work, early 20th century.
Current bid
600 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1731416
Nikolai Boman,
serving cabinet/buffet, commissioned work, early 20th century.
Current bid
500 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1733817
Ilmari Tapiovaara
Twenty pairs of door handles, for Oy Excelsior Ab (EXO), Designed 1981.
Current bid
1 200 EUR
2d
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR
1734996
Paavo Tynell
A pair of '7284' wall lights for Taito, 1930s/1940s.
Current bid
400 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
1736773
Saara Hopea
Vase, "Panther", signed S. Hopea Nuutajärvi Notsjö -55.
Current bid
900 EUR
2d 1h
Estimate
1 500 EUR
1737315
Paavo Tynell
An early 1930s ceiling light for Taito.
Current bid
100 EUR
1d 22h
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR
1737320
A 1920s Finnish flat weave carpet. Cica. 325 x 227 cm.
Current bid
350 EUR
1d 23h
Estimate
1 500 - 1 800 EUR