Marski Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Scandinavian Modern

• BRAND : Tapio Wirkkala
• TYPE : Flatware - Sets
• STYLE : Mid-Century Modern
• REGION : Scandinavia
• MATERIAL : Silver
• AGE : Post-1940

Tapio Wirkkala



Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of postwar Finnish design. He was a versatile legendary designer, sculptor, and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries.

This pattern was originally designed in 1960 for the Marski Hotel in Helsinki Finland (in stainless steel). It was only offered for a short time by special order in sterling silver. This set was handmade and is impressed with the following hallmarks: Finland assay mark, silver purity mark for 916 silver, made in Hameenlinna in the year 1965.



Exceedingly rare Marski by Tapio Wirkkala (Finland) .916 sterling silver Flatware set with modern elongated handles and unique shaped stainless blades - 48 pieces. This set includes:

8 Knives, 8 1/4"

8 Dinner Forks, 7 3/8"

8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"

8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"

8 Place Soup Spoons, 7 5/8"

8 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6 7/8"

Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.

Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to
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