Not on display

Light bulbs and packaging "Airam"

Tapio Wirkkala (1915 - 1985)

Artist/Maker

Manufacturer: Airam

DatesMade: Made 1960

Dimensionsh x w x d: Mått 14,5 x 11 x 11 cm Kartong h x diam: Mått 14 x 12,2 cm Glödlampa

Inventory numberNMK 61/2017

AcqusitionDonated 2017 by Fredrik Posse through the Friends of the Nationalmuseum

Other titlesTitle (sv): Glödlampa i förpackning "Airam" Title (en): Light bulbs and packaging "Airam"

DescriptionDescription: The Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala worked with a variety of object categories, materials and companies. In the 1950s, Finland wanted its design to be included in the successful concept of Scandinavian design, and SAS used Wirkkala’s lighting fixture in an advert to enhance its image as a modern airline. The geometric shapes of his fixtures symbolised a new, bold style that SAS wanted to embody.

Collection

Geographical origin

Geographical origin: Finland

MaterialCardboard (Paper), Glass

Object category