{"product_id":"tapio-wirkkala-iconic-snail-ashtray","title":"Tapio Wirkkala Iconic Snail Ashtray","description":"\u003cp\u003eI'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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTW 36, Finland 1965\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68 grams, approx 4.5\" L x 3.5 W x .75\" H \/ 91.6% pure silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapio Wirkkala\u003cspan\u003e (1915 – 1985) was one of the most celebrated and multi-disciplinary designers of the 20th Century. From ketchup \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; subtly bring a piece of nature into you home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eTapio Wirkkala: Eye, Hand and Thought\u003c\/i\u003e, Saarela\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tapio Wirkkala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44246735159411,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/TWash1.jpg?v=1769121451","url":"https:\/\/www.joannafrankdesignshop.com\/products\/tapio-wirkkala-iconic-snail-ashtray","provider":"joannafrankdesignshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}