Timo Sarpaneva Crystal 1960s Glass Vase
Massive crystal glass vase by genius Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland. The vase has a beautiful teardrop shape inside and light grey crystal colour, making it a unique glass piece.
A designer, sculptor and educator, Sarpaneva’s pioneering glass work merged art with utilitarian design. Besides glass, he also worked with textiles, wood, porcelain and metal. Sarpaneva’s unique industrial design that helped to pioneer Finland’s global design reputation. Sarpaneva’s works are exhibited internationally. He has received much recognition throughout his illustrious career including the Lunning Prize and was twice awarded at the Milan Triennale. In 1976, Sarpaneva received the honorary title of Professor from the Finnish government.
Throughout his long collaboration with Iittala, Sarpaneva was responsible for creating key hallmarks of the company’s style. He designed the “i” logo which served as the symbol of the company. In addition, Iittala’s Sarpaneva, a cast-iron pot, is a timeless classic that has been recognized as an international design icon.
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L 11 cm x W 11 cm x H 8 cm - 1.25 kg Made in Finland – design: Timo Sarpaneva – massive full lead crystal – Iittala manufacture – colour: smoky clear – 1970s – for one flower decoration – diameter: 11cm
height: 8cm
depth: 5cm – perfect vintage condition, unsigned Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) was an international force in Finnish design.
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