Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Finnish, 1926-2006
Celebrated glassmaker Timo Sarpaneva was a pioneer of Finnish postwar design. He led the formation of the utilitarian and artistic side of mid-century modern style. Sarpaneva’s glass vases, serveware and table lamps have a sculptural yet functional quality, making them adaptable for both decorative and utilitarian use.
Sarpaneva was born in 1926 in Helsinki and spent his childhood visiting his grandparents in the countryside. There, he was influenced by a barter economy where everything was made by hand and traded for services and wares.
In 1948, Sarpaneva graduated from the Institute for Industrial Arts in Helsinki (now the University of Art and Design Helsinki). He participated in the 1951 Triennale di Milano, submitting an embroidered coffee cozy that confused but delighted the judges and garnered a silver medal.
Around this time, Sarpaneva began experimenting with glassblowing. He transformed the traditional wet-stick method by creating a bubble within the molten glass, allowing him to work from the inside out. In 1954, he returned to the Triennale di Milano and won his first Grand Prize.
In the 1950s, Sarpaneva was hired at the glassware company Iittala, where he became a leading glass designer. Sarpaneva even designed the company logo, which is still used today. He worked for the company for over four decades until his death in 2006 at 79.
Sarpaneva’s illustrious career earned international recognition. His honors included being named Honorary Royal Designer for Industry by the Royal Society of Arts in London in 1963. He received honorary doctorates from the Royal College of Art in London in 1967 and the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 1993.
In 2018, the Helsinki Design Museum exhibited a retrospective of “the golden boy of Finland’s Golden Age of design”.
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Creator: Timo Sarpaneva
Kukinto Short Glass Vase in Multicolor by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With grace and harmony, glass appears as if floating in the air. It comes to life and starts to move. It moves from tones of Red to Apple Green and Sapphire blue, before ending on cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
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Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Crystal Vase Brutalist Modern Design, Finland, 1960 Grey
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Timo Sarpaneva glass crystal vase Brutalist modern design, Finland, 1960 grey.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$664 Sale Price
30% Off
Timo Sarpaneva Claritas Art Glass Object in Black and White, Iittala 2005
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful claritas vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Iittala in Finland. Each piece of the Claritas series is unique and made without a mould, showcasing the pure...
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Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva
Cardinal
s Hat
for Iittala in Lilac, 1957
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva received the Grand Prix award for this art piece in the Milan Triennial XI in 1957. It was made in a number of different colors. The material is glass, clear and viole...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Set of Three Blue, Green and Violet Bird bottles, Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala, 1950s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva was internationally acclaimed and one of Finland`s leading artists and designers. He was especially known for his art glass objects made from blown glass. He did however use a number of other materials in his designs, including metal, wood, porcelain and different textiles.
Sarpaneva started designing for Iittala in the 1950s. His i-series is known worldwide. Also the Iittala Logo is his design.
Timo Sarpaneva was awarded an enormous number of awards and medals for his works and designs, both nationally and internationally.
These so called bird bottles...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Venini Kukinto Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with straight body and funnel shaped neck in black, red, apple green, sapphire and crystal designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991. Perfect for indoor home decor as cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Timo Sarpaneva
Cardinal
s Hat
for Iittala in Greenish Gray Colour, 1957
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva received the Grand Prix award for this art piece in the Milan Triennial XI in 1957. It was made in a number of different colors. The material is glass, clear and viole...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Small Vintage Vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Vintage vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
A small vintage "Orkidea" (Orchid) vase designed by Timo Sarpameva for Iittala in 1953....
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1970s Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s Pair of Sculpturally Modern Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass
by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
Tall holder11.88 x 2.63 diameter Short holde...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1957 Glass Vase Orchidée by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vase "Orchid" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. FINLAND 1957. Steam blown, hand shaped glass, award winning design.
Dimensions: 5.75 height x 2 diameter.
Pl...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Bottle / Vase Model Pullo / Bird Vase by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo / Bird vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva
Finlandia
Mould Blown Glass Vase, Finland 1960s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Milan, IT
Timo Sarpaneva 'Finlandia' Mould Blown Glass vase,
Fully signed Timo Sarpaneva 3375
Finland 1960s.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kelo by Timo Sarpaneva – Pair of Blown Glass Vases – Venini Murano
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of vases with inverted colors.
For the first vase: The exterior is bright red and the interior is deep black. Between these two layers, there is a thin line of white glass, whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Red Glass Bottle / Vase by Timo Sarpaneva, 1957
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Red Glass Bottle / Vase by Timo Sarpaneva, 1957
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Glass bottle / vase model P...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Triangular
Archipelago
Candleholder for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Scandinavian art glass triangular "Archipelago' candleholder by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala.
Designer: Timo Sarpaneva
Manufacture...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Collection of Timo Sarpaneva Littala Finland Festivo Candlesticks
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of 31 vintage " Festivo " candlesticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva produced by the Littala glassworks Finland . Glass textured in ice like shapes . Handcrafted work each...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Bowls Designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal Studio
By Timo Sarpaneva, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice design simple elegant porcelain bowl designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal studio, circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks Buyer has the option to buy 1 or 2.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$140 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Timo Sarpaneva glass vase/ vessel for Littala "56"
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timo Sarpaneva glass vase made for Little , Finland , signed and dated 56 plus silver label .
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Art Glass Vase
Claritas
by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase 'Claritas' by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
A vintage 'Claritas' vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in the 1980s. Claritas are created from a highly int...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Faceted Crystal "Orchid" Bud Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for littala, Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, Mid-Century Modern, faceted crystal "Orchid" bud vase by Timo Sarpaneva for littala, Finland.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Set 4 Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks Iittala Finland Scandinavian Modern
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Scandinavian Modern Finland Iittala Art Glass with bubbles Festivo Candle Holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva, made in the late 1970s.
Top Ca...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 15 Festivo glass candleholders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Festivo is a series of glass candlesticks from Iittala, designed by Timo Sarpaneva back in 1966. A total of 8 different heights were made that can be combined according to taste. Thi...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candle Holders, -1967
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
**Timo Sarpaneva’s Festivo Candleholder**
Designed by the renowned Finnish designer Timo Sarpaneva in 1967, the Festivo candleholder has become an international favorite and is one ...
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Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$5,695 / set
Timo Sarpaneva Rare, Glass Vase
Devil
s Pearl" 1955 for Iittala, Signed
By Ittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just an amazing glass vase, very rare and a great design, by Timo Sarpaneva. Has a flea bite on rim as show in picture.
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
"Kelo" Art Glass Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Kelo" Italian art glass vase by
Timo Sarpaneva for Venini & Co.
Glass, clear, black, white and red. Marked: Venini 90 Sarpaneva (engraved).
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1990s Italian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$9,800
Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Candlestick by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This iced glass candlestick indeed seems to be made out of ice. The bubbles and irregularities in the glass are part of the design and ensure a natural authentic look.
Once filled wi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Organic Modern Blown Glass Vase by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern vase in clear thick mold blown glass by Timo Sarpaneva.
Rare, small production.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Pair of Vases by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in Bamboo Shape Glass
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in London, GB
A pair of hand blown glass vases designed in 1964 by Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) for Iittala, Finland. Textured glass outside with a bamboo design is achieved by mold-blown technique ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Bottle / Vase Model Pullo / Bird Vase by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo / Bird vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpeneva Glass Bottle / Vase Model Pullo / Bird Vase by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo / Bird vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Bottle / Vase Model Pullo / Bird Vase by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo / Bird vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Vases
Orchid
by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass vases model Orchid designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kukinto Vases Collection by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini 1991
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The skirt of a dancer. A Nordic blossom moving in the wind. The colours of these works chase, touch and sometimes merge on the waves created by the breath of a master glassmiths. Wit...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Vase Model Pullo Produced by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle or vase model Pullo or Bird vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kukinto Vases Collection by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini 1991
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The skirt of a dancer. A Nordic blossom moving in the wind. The colours of these works chase, touch and sometimes merge on the waves created by the breath of a master glassmiths. Wit...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Timo Sarpanveva Set of 4 Candlesticks
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s Timo Sarpaneva candlesticks. A nice set of 4 in complimentary heights.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$1,250 / set
Italian Murano Glass Vase Kelo Model by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini, Italy
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase designed by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini in 1988. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Out production. Original label and signed.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Bottle / Vase in Glass by Timo Sarpaneva, 1957
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Bottle / Vase in Glass by Timo Sarpaneva, 1957
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo
Produced by Iittala in ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Bottle / Vase Model Pullo Produced by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass bottle / vase model Pullo designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Timo Sarpaneva decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Timo Sarpaneva decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 87 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects by Timo Sarpaneva were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Gunnel Nyman, and Kaj Franck. Prices for Timo Sarpaneva decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $115 and can go as high as $10,208, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,221.