Timo Sarpaneva, "Orchid" Vase, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in High Point, NC
Blown glass "Orchid" vase designed by Timo Sarapaneva and produced by Iittala, Finland, 1950s.
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Orchid Art Glass Vase for Littala Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Miami, FL
A large orchid vase by Timo Sarpaneva.
Art Glass
$750
H 9.75 in Dm 3.75 in
Timo Sarpaneva Orchid or Orkidea Sculptural Crystal Vessel 1987 Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Miami, FL
From Finnish Master Glassmaker Timo Sarpaneva 1926-2006, a 1987 production of the Iconic Orchid
Crystal
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.
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
Crystal
$295
H 6 in W 2.13 in D 2 in
Timo Sarpaneva Glass "Orkidea" (Orchid) Vase for Iittala, Finland, 20th Century
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Timo Sarpaneva Glass "Orkidea" (Orchid) Vase for Iittala, Finland, 20th Century. This piece is
Glass
"Orchidea" Sculpture by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Soquel, CA
"Orchidea" vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala Timo Sarpaneva - Crystal Art-Object "Orchidea
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
Glass
$350
H 6.75 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Iittala "Orkidea" Orchid Crystal Vase by Timo Sarpaneva Finland 6.75"
By Iittala
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Iittala crystal "Orkidea" orchid vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. The vase is
Crystal
$145
H 3 in W 2.75 in D 4 in
Faceted Crystal Orchid Bud Vase Art Glass Paperweight Iittala Timo Sarpaneva
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. Design by Timo Sarpaneva for IIttala. Dimensions: 4 D x 2.75 W x 3 H. Please visit take a look at our
Art Glass
$950
H 9.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Vase, by Ittala, Orchid Vase by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland, Midcentury Design, Vase
By Ittala
Located in New York, NY
Timo Sarpaneva, circa 1950. This vase was produced circa 2000.
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Orchid Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in San Diego, CA
Timo Serpaneva "Orchid" vase with a central opening with an ovoid reservoir. The bottom is
Glass
TIMO SARPANEVA ORCHID VASE
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nice Sarpaneva Orchid vase in perfect condition , signed to the underside " Timo Sarpaneva 258L "
Timo Sarpaneva orchid glass vase ONE LEFT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have one orchid vases by Timo Sarpaneva, that can be sold as a pair or individualy.ONE LEFT
Glass
Vintage 1989 Timo Sarpaneva Art Glass Orchid Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage art glass "Orchid" vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Beautiful sculptural form, with a
Art Glass
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 3.55 in
Group 1950s Orchid Vases by Timo Sarpaneva, Glass Art Object, Iittala Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Utrecht, NL
Group of three 1950s Orchid "Orkidea" vases, glass art objects, by Finnish designer Timo
Blown Glass
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H 6.5 in Dm 2.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Orkidea Orchid Vase Iittala 1958 Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Timo Sarpaneva for Iitala, made in Finland, dated 1958. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 2.25
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Blown Glass Orchid Vase 1987 by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $790....From Finnish master glassmaker Timo Sarpaneva 1926-2006, a 1987 production of
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Large 'Orchid' Sculpture by Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in San Diego, CA
'Orkidea' glass sculpture vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. Clear lead crystal glass, steam blown
Crystal
Petite RareTimo Sarpaneva 'Orchid' Sculpture by Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in San Diego, CA
'Orkidea' glass sculpture vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. Clear lead crystal glass, steam blown
Crystal
Timo Sarpeneva for Littala Orkidea or Orchid Sculptural Bud Vase
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Ferndale, MI
Littala glass bud vase by Timo Sarpeneva. Signed on underside.
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Sculpture "Orchid" for Ittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Ittala
Located in Madrid, ES
A Timo Sarpaneva glass sculpture. Orchid. Signed "Timo Sarpaneva 1954". Art glass
Art Glass
Finnish Glass Orchid Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
to hold a single orchid flower, but one could use any of your favorite flowers. FYI: Timo Tapani
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva "Orchid" Vase for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Cambridge, MA
A clear glass "Orchid" vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, ca. 1953. Etched signature
Glass
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H 10.24 in Dm 3.19 in
Timo Sarpaneva, Two Crystal Art-Objects "Orkidea" 'Orchid', Model 3568, Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Timo Sarpaneva, Two Crystal Art-Objects "Orkidea" (Orchid), Model 3568, Iittala Artist Timo
Crystal
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H 9.26 in Dm 3.1 in
Timo Sarpaneva, Crystal Art-Object "Orkidea" (Orchid), Model 3568, Iittala, 1982
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Timo Sarpaneva, crystal art-object "Orkidea" (Orchid), model 3568, Iittala, 1982 Timo Sarpaneva
Crystal
$1,400 / set
H 37.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair Tommi Parzinger Style Painted Plaster Table Lamps with New Nickel Hardware
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of metallic gold and light green painted plaster table lamps with large nickel-plated rings, circa 1950. Both lamps are signed by the manufacturer on the back of the lamp. These...
Nickel
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
$4,490 / item
H 16 in W 70 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Inspired Low-Profile Teak Wood Credenza by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
A seamless blend of modern minimalism and functional elegance, this low-profile credenza is a refined storage solution designed for contemporary interiors. Its streamlined silhouette...
Wood, Teak
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
By Maria Pergay
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Maria Pergay (1930), Large flat box in silver metal, France 1970. A red-veined Agathe stone is set on the lid, the interior is dressed in exotic wood. Excellence of the realization, ...
Metal
Monumental Lucite Sculpture by Norman Mercer
By Norman Mercer
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing to say the least. This Lucite sculpture is colorful as well as having a substantial presence and unexpected design. Multiple radial pieces are arranged in a concentric design...
Robert Zeidman Modern Geometric Abstract Sculpture
By Robert Zeidman
Located in Miami, FL
A large sculpture by Robert Zeidman. The geometric shapes are arranged in an upward totemic manner. Name of piece is Celebration II as picture in the accompanying catalog.
Wood
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
Metal, Aluminum
Rafael Teran Brass and Glass Mosaic Modernist Tea Set
Located in Miami, FL
A brass and glass mosaic tea set by Salvador Teran, circa 1970s. Includes the tray, coffee pot, sugar bowl with lid and creamer.
Brass
Gray Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with diamond accent on drawers, fluted canted sides, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The newer, professionally applied layered gr...
Brass
$2,400 / item
H 36 in W 30.5 in D 18.75 in
Custom Made Lucite Oversized Coffee-table Book Stand for Taschen Sumos
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Made Lucite Oversized coffee-table book stand for Taschen Sumos This large, free-standing lucite book stand allows you to display and view oversized specialty books as seen a...
Brass
Single Tripod Hand Forged Side or Drinks Table, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Single custom tripod hand-forged side or drinks table, in stock Hand-forged iron legs, round top with lip Dark bronze patina Perfect for drinks, side, end table Ready to ship from ou...
Iron
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
Sweetbriar Credenza, West Haddon Hall Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A grid formed out of solid oak wraps the facade of this floating, wall-mounted credenza. Three touch-latch doors reveal storage and a central shelf. Shown in honeyed oak with natur...
Oak
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.
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.