I've been searching for this ashtray and finally found one in impeccable condition! This is such an iconic shape, the spiral, the snail, one of the most primitive shapes becomes a hand-worked piece of modern design thanks to the brain and skills of Tapio Wirkkala. Absolutely precious.
TW 36, Finland 1965
68 grams, approx 4.5" L x 3.5 W x .75" H / 91.6% pure silver
Tapio Wirkkala (1915 – 1985) was one of the most celebrated and multi-disciplinary designers of the 20th Century. From ketchup & vodka bottles to postage stamps, his iconic designs traversed mediums and improved the lives of all who live with his work. Like all good Finns, he was obsessed with nature - leaves, shells, spirals, ice - he had a way of transforming hard materials into soft and wonderful objects. To this day, his designs are amongst the most collectible as they are beautifully timeless & subtly bring a piece of nature into you home.
