Idiosyncrasy: Sam Kaufman Collects 
26 April 2022
Tapio Wirkkala, Pendant lamps, set of two - Image 1 of 4
Tapio Wirkkala, Pendant lamps, set of two - Image 2 of 4
Tapio Wirkkala, Pendant lamps, set of two - Image 3 of 4
Tapio Wirkkala, Pendant lamps, set of two - Image 4 of 4
Idiosyncrasy: Sam Kaufman Collects 
Tapio Wirkkala, Pendant lamps, set of two - Image 1 of 4
Tapio Wirkkala, Pendant lamps, set of two - Image 2 of 4
Tapio Wirkkala, Pendant lamps, set of two - Image 3 of 4
Tapio Wirkkala, Pendant lamps, set of two - Image 4 of 4
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Tapio Wirkkala

Pendant lamps, set of two

Iittala/Idman Oy
Finland, c. 1960
glass, frosted glass, enameled aluminum 9 h × 7¼ dia in (23 × 18 cm)
estimate: $1,000–1,500
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Molded manufacturer's mark to one example ‘Idman’. Decal manufacturer's label to lower edge of the other example ‘Made in Finland’.

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Sam Kaufman Collects

Since 1999 Sam Kaufman's eye for objects with beauty, craftsmanship, and historical significance has made his Los Angeles gallery feel like a small museum—curated by an eccentric man described by Dwell magazine as “the walking encyclopedia”. Spanning decades, nations, and multiple fields of collecting, the eclectic mix shares one thing in common: the irrepressible enthusiasm of Sam Kaufman. With curiosity, knowledge, and a taste for the whimsical, Sam has traveled the world collecting expressive, compelling, and unusual things. The selection offered here represents the breadth of his interests. Every artifact has an accompanying narrative, a twist of history, or a rare detail that gives it a life of its own and makes it outstanding

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