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Helsinki Design Sale F198

Helsinki Design Sale presents an impressive array of design objects by leading designers. Highlights include a rare Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl, a colourful selection of ceramics by Birger Kaipiainen, sought-after furniture by Alvar Aalto and a selection of timeless lightings by Paavo Tynell and Tapio Wirkkala.

Auction: 11 – 27 October
Viewing: 18 – 25 October, Mastgatan 4-6, 00160 Helsingfors.

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197 items
A mid-20th-century armchair.
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A mid-20th-century armchair.
 
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
ELIEL SAARINEN, 4-piece Sofa Suite.
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ELIEL SAARINEN, 4-piece Sofa Suite.
Hammer price 
600 EUR
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
PAAVO TYNELL, a 1930's '559' pendant light for Taito Finland.
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PAAVO TYNELL, a 1930's '559' pendant light for Taito Finland.
Hammer price 
1 150 EUR
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
ANTTI NURMESNIEMI, a 1980's coffee table for G. Söderström.
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ANTTI NURMESNIEMI, a 1980's coffee table for G. Söderström.
Hammer price 
920 EUR
Estimate
1 000 - 1 500 EUR
TAPIO WIRKKALA, a late 1940's '3205' unsigned vase.
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TAPIO WIRKKALA, a late 1940's '3205' unsigned vase.
Hammer price 
800 EUR
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
PAAVO TYNELL, a 1940's '9202' table lamp for Taito, Finland.
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PAAVO TYNELL, a 1940's '9202' table lamp for Taito, Finland.
Hammer price 
5 000 EUR
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
ALVAR AALTO, A 'A335A' pendant light for Valaistustyö.
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ALVAR AALTO, A 'A335A' pendant light for Valaistustyö.
Hammer price 
880 EUR
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
A 1950's 'AA71' chandelier for Itsu Finland.
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A 1950's 'AA71' chandelier for Itsu Finland.
Hammer price 
320 EUR
Estimate
400 - 600 EUR
ALVAR AALTO, A 'A605' ceiling lamp, a pair, for Valaistustyö.
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ALVAR AALTO, A 'A605' ceiling lamp, a pair, for Valaistustyö.
Hammer price 
1 750 EUR
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
TIMO SARPANEVA, A glass sculpture signed Timo Sarpaneva 1984.
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TIMO SARPANEVA, A glass sculpture signed Timo Sarpaneva 1984.
Hammer price 
840 EUR
Estimate
1 200 - 1 400 EUR
PAAVO TYNELL, a 1930's pendant light for Taito.
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PAAVO TYNELL, a 1930's pendant light for Taito.
Hammer price 
1 853 EUR
Estimate
2 000 - 2 500 EUR
GIO PONTI, sofa, manufactured by Asko 1957-1959.
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GIO PONTI, sofa, manufactured by Asko 1957-1959.
Hammer price 
2 600 EUR
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
TAPIO WIRKKALA, a '3522' vase, signed Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala.
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TAPIO WIRKKALA, a '3522' vase, signed Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala.
Hammer price 
1 050 EUR
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
An early-21st-century wall relief for Artek.
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An early-21st-century wall relief for Artek.
Hammer price 
800 EUR
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
ALVAR AALTO, a 'A 809' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
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ALVAR AALTO, a 'A 809' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
Hammer price 
4 200 EUR
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
ALVAR AALTO, A table lamp 'A7603' for Valaistustyö.
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ALVAR AALTO, A table lamp 'A7603' for Valaistustyö.
Hammer price 
1 250 EUR
Estimate
700 - 900 EUR
ALVAR AALTO, A 'A622B' ceiling light for Valaistustyö.
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ALVAR AALTO, A 'A622B' ceiling light for Valaistustyö.
Hammer price 
721 EUR
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
BIRGER KAIPIAINEN, a stoneware sculpture signed Kaipiainen.
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BIRGER KAIPIAINEN, a stoneware sculpture signed Kaipiainen.
Hammer price 
5 400 EUR
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 EUR
TAISTO KAASINEN, a relief signed Taisto Kaasinen Arabia.
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TAISTO KAASINEN, a relief signed Taisto Kaasinen Arabia.
Hammer price 
1 010 EUR
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
GIO PONTI, archairs manufactured by Asko 1957-1959.
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GIO PONTI, archairs manufactured by Asko 1957-1959.
Hammer price 
4 600 EUR
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
TAPIO WIRKKALA, A mid-20th-century coffee table for Asko, Finland.
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TAPIO WIRKKALA, A mid-20th-century coffee table for Asko, Finland.
Hammer price 
1 300 EUR
Estimate
1 200 - 1 500 EUR
MICHAEL SCHILKIN, a stoneware decorative plate signed Schilkin 1942.
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MICHAEL SCHILKIN, a stoneware decorative plate signed Schilkin 1942.
Hammer price 
4 200 EUR
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR
ILMARI TAPIOVAARA, a 1960's cutting board for Laupaan Puu.
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ILMARI TAPIOVAARA, a 1960's cutting board for Laupaan Puu.
Hammer price 
660 EUR
Estimate
800 - 1 200 EUR
TAPIO WIRKKALA, A silver tray for Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna 1963.
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TAPIO WIRKKALA, A silver tray for Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna 1963.
Hammer price 
1 000 EUR
Estimate
1 200 - 1 400 EUR
RITVA PUOTILA, an art textile 'Vesuvius' relief, Woodnotes 2007.
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RITVA PUOTILA, an art textile 'Vesuvius' relief, Woodnotes 2007.
Hammer price 
1 650 EUR
Estimate
1 500 - 2 000 EUR
ALVAR AALTO, A 'A605' ceiling lamp for Valaistustyö.
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ALVAR AALTO, A 'A605' ceiling lamp for Valaistustyö.
Hammer price 
2 200 EUR
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
A 14K gold Mirjam Salminen necklace Lahti, Finland 1973.
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A 14K gold Mirjam Salminen necklace Lahti, Finland 1973.
Hammer price 
820 EUR
Estimate
800 - 1 000 EUR
VILJO HIRVONEN, A 'H801' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
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VILJO HIRVONEN, A 'H801' floor lamp for Valaistustyö.
Hammer price 
3 600 EUR
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
TAPIO WIRKKALA, A vase signed Tapio Wirkkala 3825.
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TAPIO WIRKKALA, A vase signed Tapio Wirkkala 3825.
Hammer price 
1 251 EUR
Estimate
1 000 - 1 200 EUR
ALVAR AALTO, A late 20th-century '544' sofa for Artek.
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ALVAR AALTO, A late 20th-century '544' sofa for Artek.
Hammer price 
2 000 EUR
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 EUR
A plywood dish signed TW.
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A plywood dish signed TW.
Hammer price 
8 200 EUR
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 EUR