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Arts, Crafts, Finnish Design, Floristry, Flower, Iconic, Paperbag, Photos, Pop art, Rosenthal, style, Tapio Wirkkala, Vase
Years ago, my Dad gave my Mum a Rosenthal Paperbag Vase. She then gave it to me for my birthday one year because she knew how much I loved it. I still do. Looking at it makes me happy. It’s a little whimsical. It’s a little charming. It’s stronger than it looks (and has moved countries with me). I think of my Mum when I look at it. And, given my incredibly bad flower arranging skills, the hapless way flowers fall in this vase (and still look good!) – it is perfect for me.
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The porcelain Paperbag vase was created by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal in 1977. Today the Paperbag is one of the best-selling articles in Rosenthal’s collection. It reflects Wirkkala’s ability to find a little poetry in everyday life and, at the same, provide an amusing nod to the 1960s Pop Art movement.
Clearly, I am not the only one who loves their Paperbag vase. Some have become almost obsessive about collecting them…
Not sure I need quite so many!
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If you decide life would be better with a Rosenthal Paperbag vase, you can order one (or more!) online from the Finnish Design Shop and it will even be delivered to your door!
This Sydney Life 