Four Outokumpu medal jars by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultateollisuus

Add an authentic piece of Finnish design history to your collection with this bronze commemorative table medal designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Kultateollisuus in 1967 for the Outokumpu series. The condition is excellent and it includes original rosewood/copper presentation case with clear acrylic lid. 

Please note that there are four jars but only one with a medal. 

Wirkkala, one of Finland’s most celebrated designers, is known worldwide for his glass, silver, and industrial design. This medal reflects his timeless minimalist style and the high-quality craftsmanship of Finnish mid-century design.

Product Details
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala
Manufacturer: Kultateollisuus
Series: Outokumpu
Year: 1967
Material: Bronze
Weight: 148 g
Dimensions: 5.8 cm diameter × 0.7 cm thick

About Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) was one of Finland’s most influential designers, celebrated for his versatility across glass, ceramics, silver, furniture, and industrial design. Internationally acclaimed for his work with Iittala, Venini, and Rosenthal, Wirkkala became a central figure of Scandinavian modernism. His designs are characterized by purity of form, attention to detail, and a deep connection to nature.

About Kultateollisuus
Kultateollisuus Oy, founded in Turku in 1935, was a renowned Finnish metalwork and jewelry manufacturer. The company specialized in producing high-quality silverware, medals, and ecclesiastical objects, collaborating with leading designers of the era. Known for its craftsmanship and dedication to Finnish design traditions, Kultateollisuus played an important role in bringing modernist aesthetics into everyday objects.