Vintage Tisch Pirkka von Ilmari Tapiovaara für Artek cobalt-glass and striking

and striking

Special Features: braided handle

rectangular panel

At the desk

and daily routines – subtle yet present

Vintage Tisch Pirkka von Ilmari Tapiovaara für Artek cobalt-glass and strikingIlmari Tapiovaara's Pirkka table, designed in the mid 1950s, is one of those designs that combine Scandinavian reduction with a touch of rusticity. The construction is clear, the wood is visibly crafted, and the proportions remain calm. As a dining table, it appears understated and warm; as a home office desk, it is pleasantly restrained. The base made of solid birch supports a dark stained pine top. The table is well preserved and shows age