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Sarpaneva Arkipelago

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s
Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Paris, IDF

Timo Sarpaneva cast glass table lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s
Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Paris, IDF

Timo Sarpaneva cast glass table lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamps Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s
Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamps Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamps Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Paris, IDF

Timo Sarpaneva cast glass table lamps Model Arkipelago for Ittala 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp "Arkipelago" for Ittala, Sweden 1960s
Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp "Arkipelago" for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp "Arkipelago" for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp "Arkipelago" for Ittala, Sweden 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century - Glass lamp Measures : Lamp : 11,5x9,5cm H:35cm With lampShade : Ø 12,5cm H:45cm Material...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Art Glass

1970s Arkipelago Glass Icicle Candle Holder Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
1970s Arkipelago Glass Icicle Candle Holder Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland

1970s Arkipelago Glass Icicle Candle Holder Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland

By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, 1970s Arkipelago Glass Icicle Single candle holder Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland Part of the Arkipelago line designed by Timo Sarpaneva and produced by the F...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
1970s Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland

1970s Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland

By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva

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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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Arkipelago Glass Table Lamps Designed by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland
Pair of Arkipelago Glass Table Lamps Designed by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland

Pair of Arkipelago Glass Table Lamps Designed by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland

Located in Round Rock, TX

Pair of Arkipelago cast-glass table lamps designed by Timo Sarpaneva in Finland, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Timo Sarpaneva, set of 4 champagne glasses "Archipelago" for Iittala
Timo Sarpaneva, set of 4 champagne glasses "Archipelago" for Iittala

Timo Sarpaneva, set of 4 champagne glasses "Archipelago" for Iittala

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Klintehamn, SE

Set of 4 champagne glasses from Timo Sarpaneva´s series "Arkipelago" made by Italy. The series was produced from 1980 until 1993.

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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Candle Holder by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland, "Arkipelago" Series
Candle Holder by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland, "Arkipelago" Series

Candle Holder by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland, "Arkipelago" Series

By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Turku, Finland

Iittala's Arkipelago 2642 candleholder is part of the "Arkipelago" series designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1979.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-century glass and brass table lamp 'Arkipelago' by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland
Mid-century glass and brass table lamp 'Arkipelago' by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland

Mid-century glass and brass table lamp 'Arkipelago' by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Eindhoven, NL

The influence of nature can also be recognized in the 'Arkipelago' series for Ittala that Sarpaneva designed in the late 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Collection of 10 Glass Arkipelago Candle Holders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Collection of 10 Glass Arkipelago Candle Holders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

Collection of 10 Glass Arkipelago Candle Holders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A collection of different height candle holders ranging from 3.5" high to 9" high " Arkipelago" Square glass candle holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva and made by Iittala of Finlan...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Arkipelago Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Arkipelago Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

Arkipelago Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

Located in Vienna, AT

Arkipelago candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. Three triangular "Arkipelago" glass candleholders
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. Three triangular "Arkipelago" glass candleholders

Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. Three triangular "Arkipelago" glass candleholders

Located in København, Copenhagen

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) for Iittala. Three triangular "Arkipelago" glass candleholders.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Art Glass Arkipelago Candlestick by Sarpaneva for Iittala
Art Glass Arkipelago Candlestick by Sarpaneva for Iittala

Art Glass Arkipelago Candlestick by Sarpaneva for Iittala

By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in New York, NY

Rare two-arm Arkipelago candelabra designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Table Lamps "Arkipelago" by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland
Midcentury Table Lamps "Arkipelago" by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland

Midcentury Table Lamps "Arkipelago" by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland

By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Karlstad, SE

A pair of impressive table lamps in glass model "Arkipelago" by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland. The base is made of solid glass with bubbles and reminds of frozen water.

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s
Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Paris, IDF

Timo Sarpaneva cast glass table lamp Model Arkipelago for Ittala 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamps Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s
Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamps Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

Timo Sarpaneva Table Lamps Model Arkipelago for Ittala, Sweden 1960s

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Paris, IDF

Timo Sarpaneva cast glass table lamps Model Arkipelago for Ittala 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arkipelago Glass Icicle Candle Holders by Timo Sarpaneva, Set of Four
Arkipelago Glass Icicle Candle Holders by Timo Sarpaneva, Set of Four

Arkipelago Glass Icicle Candle Holders by Timo Sarpaneva, Set of Four

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Arkipelago glass icicle candle holders Timo Sarpaneva - Finland Set of Four ( 1 ) - 3" x 3" x 6" ( 1 ) - 3" x 3" x 5 1/2" ( 2 ) - 3" x 3" x 3 3/4" A very small imperfec...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Iittala Arkipelago Ice Block Candle Holders Timo Sarpaneva Finland
1970s Iittala Arkipelago Ice Block Candle Holders Timo Sarpaneva Finland

1970s Iittala Arkipelago Ice Block Candle Holders Timo Sarpaneva Finland

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Arkipelago glass candle holders Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Arkipelago Candlesticks by Iittala Timo Sarpaneva Finland
Set of 6 Arkipelago Candlesticks by Iittala Timo Sarpaneva Finland

Set of 6 Arkipelago Candlesticks by Iittala Timo Sarpaneva Finland

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Group of 6 Iittala Arkipelago candlesticks in square high forms. Architectural cast clear glass blocks.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Arkipelago Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1970s, Set of 2
Arkipelago Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1970s, Set of 2

Arkipelago Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1970s, Set of 2

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in Asaa, DK

Arkipelago candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1970s, set of 2 Pair of candleholders in clear crystal cast glass with air bubbles inside.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Group of 6 Arkipelago Candlesticks by Iittala
Group of 6 Arkipelago Candlesticks by Iittala

Group of 6 Arkipelago Candlesticks by Iittala

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Group of 6 Iittala Arkipelago candlesticks in round and triangular forms.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Finnish Glass Table Lamp Pair Arkipelago by Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala 1970s
Finnish Glass Table Lamp Pair Arkipelago by Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala 1970s

Finnish Glass Table Lamp Pair Arkipelago by Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala 1970s

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in Stockholm, SE

Magnificant pair of glass table lamps model `Arkipelago` designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala, Finland in 1978.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Sarpaneva Arkipelago For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sarpaneva arkipelago you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, art glass and blown glass, every sarpaneva arkipelago was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sarpaneva arkipelago — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A sarpaneva arkipelago is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sarpaneva arkipelago has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala and Venini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sarpaneva Arkipelago?

Prices for a sarpaneva arkipelago start at $200 and top out at $3,875 with the average selling for $348.

Timo Sarpaneva for sale on 1stDibs

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.