Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
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”.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Timo Sarpaneva decorative objects, serveware, lighting and more.
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Creator: Timo Sarpaneva
Mid-Century Modern Large Red Enamel Pot by Timo Sarpaneva Rosenlew Finland 1960s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Rosenlew and Co. of Finland
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Large Red Enamel Cast Iron Pot by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew of Finland, 1960s
Old original Version from Rosenlew of Finland !
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
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Enamel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Pot Teak Handle Timo Sarpaneva Rosenlew Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva, Rosenlew and Co. of Finland
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Cast Iron Pot with Teak Handle by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew of Finland, 1960s
Old original Version from Rosenlew of Finland !
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
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Enamel, Iron
1960s Scandinavian Modern Blue-Tinted Art Glass Bowl by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in North Miami, FL
1960s Scandinavian Modern blue-tinted art glass decorative bowl by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland
By: Timo Sarpaneva
Material: glass, art glass
Technique: molded, pressed, hand-crafted
Dim...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
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Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Pot Teak Handle Timo Sarpaneva Rosenlew Finland
By Rosenlew and Co. of Finland, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Cast Iron Pot with Teak Handle by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew of Finland, 1960s
Old original Version from Rosenlew of Finland !
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Pot Teak Handle Timo Sarpaneva Rosenlew Finland
By Rosenlew and Co. of Finland, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Cast Iron Pot with Teak Handle by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew of Finland, 1960s
Old original Version from Rosenlew of Finland !
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Black Enamel Pot Teak Handle Timo Sarpaneva Rosenlew Finland
By Rosenlew and Co. of Finland, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Black Enamel Cast Iron Pot with Teak Handle by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew of Finland, 1960s
Old original Version from Rosenlew of Finland !
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Black Enamel Pot Teak Handle Timo Sarpaneva Rosenlew Finland
By Rosenlew and Co. of Finland, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Black Enamel Cast Iron Pot with Teak Handle by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew of Finland, 1960s
Old original Version from Rosenlew of Finland !
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Glass “Devil’s Cradle” Bowl by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Devil’s Cradle” bowl by Timo Sarpaneva, made in thick glass quality in an organic, rounded form. Two holes close to the edge. Frosted surface.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
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 Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
$140 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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Timo Sarpaneva, Dish, Glass, Finland, 1970s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in High Point, NC
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1960s Solid Teak Bowl Scandinavian Modern
By Jens Quistgaard
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Mid-Century Modern Heavy Sculptural Glass Bowl, Finland, 1960s
By Tamara Aladin, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Sculptural Glass Bowl, Finland, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
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Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Candle Holder Timo Sarpaneva Rosenlew Finland 1960s
By Rosenlew and Co. of Finland, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Candle Holder by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenlew of Finland, 1960s
Old original Version from Rosenlew of Finland !
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
$957
H 2.37 in W 8.86 in D 7.09 in
Set of 6 Glass
Festivo
Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala, Finland, 1960s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala, Kaj Franck, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 6 'Festivo' glass candle holders.
Designed by Timo Sarpaneva 1967 and made by Iittala in Finland, 1970s.
Great condition.
Signed 'TS' underneath.
Height: 8,3 - 18,5 cm
D...
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Set of 3 Iittala Finnish Candlesticks Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Chicago, IL
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H 7.25 in Dm 3.39 in
1970s Arkipelago Glass Icicle Candle Holder Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Arkipelago Glass Icicle Single candle holder Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
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By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
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By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Miami, FL
A large orchid vase by Timo Sarpaneva.
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20th Century Finnish Set of Thirteen Vintage Candle Holders by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Set of 4 Coffee Cups
Saucers Designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal Suomi
By Timo Sarpaneva, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice design simple elegant beautiful set of 4 cups and saucers designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal studio, circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks, Suomi from Finland.
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By Timo Sarpaneva, Rosenthal
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Timo Sarpaneva decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Timo Sarpaneva decorative bowls 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 bowls, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative bowls 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 bowls by Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, and Alvar Aalto. Prices for Timo Sarpaneva decorative bowls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $1,791, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $724.