Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, coffee service.

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, coffee service. Elegant porcelain coffee service from the Composition Limes series, comprising a coffee pot, sugar bowl and creamer. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala with a minimalist and timeless aesthetic. Origin: Germany. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: Coffee pot H. 21 cm, D. 20 cm. Creamer H. 9 cm, D. 9 cm. Sugar bowl H. 7 cm, D. 10 cm. Period: 1980s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was one of Finlands most influential designers and sculptors. Working across glass, ceramics, silver and industrial design, he created numerous iconic works for companies including Iittala, Rosenthal and Venini. His organic design language and inspiration from the Nordic landscape established him as one of the foremost Scandinavian designers of the 20th century.