{"product_id":"lidded-porcelain-box-tapio-wirkkala-for-rosenthal-studio-line-1973","title":"Lidded Porcelain Box – Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1973","description":"\u003cp\u003eRefined white porcelain box with fine vertical ribbing and a satin gold radial motif on the lid, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line. The piece combines clear geometric form with the quiet elegance typical of Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985), whose work is known for its balance of nature-inspired restraint and precise modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: H 6.5 cm, W 12 cm, D 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain with satin gold decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Rosenthal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Tapio Wirkkala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: White, gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarks: Gold décor remains bright and intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d6f60de8-6ed4-42f7-97f1-4e2a51b3d32c-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d8765ac4-bdd8-4556-a3ed-cd5598438930\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1571\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA beautiful piece for a bedside table, console, or shelf, this box works well as a jewelry holder or as a decorative accent on its own. It suits refined modern, Mid-Century, and minimal interiors, and looks especially good styled with a small stack of books, a metal tray, or other porcelain objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTapio Wirkkala \u003c\/strong\u003e(1915–1985) was one of the most important Finnish designers and sculptors of the 20th century and a major figure of post-war Nordic design. His work for Rosenthal – including the iconic crumpled \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003epaper bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e vases and the geometric \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003ePolygon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e tableware for the Studio Line – uniquely combined Scandinavian minimalism with German porcelain craftsmanship and is still considered a milestone in the Rosenthal portfolio. Beyond Rosenthal, Wirkkala’s multidisciplinary designs in glass, wood, metal and porcelain for Iittala and others, defined Nordic design with their minimalist, functional yet highly expressive character and are now widely recognized as modern design classics in museum collections worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosenthal\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria, is one of Germany’s most important porcelain manufacturers, recognised for combining industrial production with high design standards. With its Studio-Linie programme from the 1960s onwards, Rosenthal invited international artists and designers to create avant-garde forms and décors, making pieces like this set both functional objects and design collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56857443500407,"sku":"1723","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/0434\/3415\/files\/1723_12.10.2025_1_Box_Rosenthal_TapioWirkkala_Gold_white_Porcelain_Satin_6_5-1.jpg?v=1773174730","url":"https:\/\/www.berlinretrofinds.com\/products\/lidded-porcelain-box-tapio-wirkkala-for-rosenthal-studio-line-1973","provider":"Berlin Retro Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}