Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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
21st Century Kukinto Large Glass Vase in Multicolor by Timo Sarpaneva
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in murano, IT
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 Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Glass
21st Century Kukinto Small Glass Vase in Multicolor by Timo Sarpaneva
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in murano, IT
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 Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set of 8 Iittala Festivo Glass Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful set of 8 Festivo glass candlesticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured in Finland by Iittala. This set includes two 12 5/8 inch tall (8 rings), two 7 1/8 inch tall...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Glass
Kelo by Timo Sarpaneva – Pair of Blown Glass Vases – Venini Murano
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Brussels, 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 Furniture
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Blown Glass
Midcentury Modern Vase Iittala Timo Sarpaneva Finland, 1970s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A stunning blue vase created by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in the 1970s.Bueatufully shaped with its intense blue glass this is a good-looking finish design piece.
Good condition...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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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 Furniture
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Porcelain
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 Furniture
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Art Glass
1950s 'Orkidea' 'Orchid' Glass Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in London, GB
A 1950s 'Orkidea' (Orchid) Glass Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland.
Originally designed in 1953, the piece was initially intended as a sculpture, for which the artist wa...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Glass
Midcentury Timo Sarpaneva Set of 3 Bird Bottles / Vases Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful sculptured bottled handmade in colored glass. This set in three different colors.
The bottles were produced by Iittala in 1956-1962 and designed by Timo Sarpaneva.
Fu...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Glass
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Purple Bird Bottle Vase 1956 Beautiful Early Example
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in London, GB
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1956.
Bird bottle (Lintupullo) ‘Round i-bottle’ from the i-line series.
Beautiful early example dating from 1957.
Purple-tinted clear blown glass.
E...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Blown Glass
Vintage Vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large vintage "Orkidea" (Orchid) vase designed by Timo Sarpameva for Iittala in 1953. Marked with incised signature 'TIMO SARPANEVA 236 / 1990' on the base. An authentic piece of F...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Art Glass
Two Timo Sarpaneva Glass Art Objects
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
This pair of beautiful Art objects are from the Claritas series that Timo started in 1984. They are from glass, clear,opal,blown, cut and polished.
The smaller versions of the Clarit...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva, "Bird" Vases, Hand Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown hand blown glass pair of vases, designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Collection of 3 Bird Carafes Iittala Timo Sarpaneva Finland, 1950s
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nicely handcrafted art carafes produced by Iittala in 1956-1962 and designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Wonderful worked with a nice deep red and blue color with one smaller in grey / sand c...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks by Iittala Glass Finland 1967 Original Box
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Melbourne, AU
Pair of candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva. Both with Iittala labels and in original box.
First produced in 1967 and remained very popular throughout the 1970s. A classic table decor...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Art Glass
Signed Blue Timo Sarpaneva Pullo Bird Bottle Glass Vase, Iittala, Finland, 1950s
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful art glass bottle vase, model „Pullo“ in blue from the 1950s. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva, executed by Iittala Finland. In good condition with marginal wear. Unsigned.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of 4 Arkipelago Candlesticks by Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Group of 4 Iittala Arkipelago candlesticks in time glass high forms.
Architectural cast clear glass blocks.
three of them with bubbles and one cl...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Vase "Orkidea" by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1953
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage "Orkidea" (Orchid) vase designed by Timo Sarpameva for Iittala in 1953. Marked with incised signature 'timo sarpaneva 3586' on the base. An authentic piece of Finnish glass...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Art Glass
1957 Glass Vase Orchidée by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Orchid Vase
Vase Orchid by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala1957 FINLAND
Steam blown, hand shaped glass, award winning design.
Measures: 5.75 height x 2 diameter
Preowned original vinta...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass
Signed Purple Timo Sarpaneva Pullo Bird Bottle Glass Vase, Iittala, Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful art glass bottle vase, model „Pullo“ in violet from the 1950s. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva, executed by Iittala Finland. Fully signed on the bottom. In very good condition...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Kukinto Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kukinto translates to the English botany.
A vibrant fasce floral form hand blown at Venini.
This is the largest example, signed and dated 1994.
Category
1990s Italian Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Lamps Clear Glass, Finland 1980
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Timo Sarpaneva lamps clear glass with a bark of a tree texture, for Finnish Iittala retailed by Luxus Sweden, designed in the 1960s, clear glass that h...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Orchid Vases for Iittala Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large and small size orchid vases designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. This form was designed in 1953. The large vase is an earlier example and slightly...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Heart Vase, Iittala, Signed
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Stockholm, SE
A 1950s Iittala Timo Sarpaneva heart vase, signed to base.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Glass Vases Bamboo Design by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
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 Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
20th Century Finnish Set of Six Ljusstakar, Glass Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Finnish set of candlesticks made of molded glass. Produced by Festivo - Iittala, designed by Timo Sarpaneva in good condition. The vintage candleholders ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bottle / Vase Model Pullo / Bird 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 Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Venini Kukinto Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Timo Sarpaneva
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
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 Furniture
Materials
Art 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.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
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 the iconic orchid sculptural bud vase in blown lead crystal. Designed in 1953 in cl...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Five Scandinavian Midcentury Blown Ice Glass Vases by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
A collection of five elegant 'Ice Glass' vases by Finnish Artist, Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala.
Dimensions:
1) H 9 x 6 x 6;
2) H 6 x 4 x 4;
3) H 6 x 4.5 x 4.5;
4) Cylinder H...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks by Timo Sarpeneva
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver candlesticks, hallmarked for Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1950s, Timo Sarpeneva, maker. Each candlestick measures 2 1/4 inches high x 2 1/2 in...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Sterling Silver
Pair of Finnish Crystal Candleholders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of Finnish crystal candleholders design by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in 1994. Both candleholders are signed, dated and retain the Iittala label (see detail photos)....
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1990s Finnish Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Orkidea Orchid Vase Iittala 1958 Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a small and sweet, mould blown, glass Orkidea or orchid vase, signed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iitala, made in Finland, dated 1958. In excellent condition. The ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Two Timo Sarpaneva Scandinavian Modern Large Stainless Steel Chargers Platters
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Hard to find set of two stainless steel platters designed by Timo Sarpaneva and made in Finland by OPA Ltd. Designed in 1970, the large platter is model TS-300-62 (62 cm), and the sm...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Vases by Iittala in Finland
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of three glass vases / bird bottles / sculpture designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Produced by Iittala in Finland. Signed ‘T Sarpaneva 2509’.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Timo Sarpaneva for Littala Finland Arkipelago Candlesticks
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of glass candlesticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala Finland . Solid clear glass in a pinched waist form with internal controlled bubble detail .
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
Blown 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 Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Kelo Model by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini, Italy
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
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 Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Four Iittala Festivo Candlesticks, Design Timo Sarpaneva, Finland, 1980s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four Iittala Festivo candlesticks, design: Timo Sarpaneva,
Finland, 1980s.
Measures: 12.5 to 18 cm.
In perfect condition.
Unstamped.
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
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 Furniture
Set of Three Timo Sarpaneva Designed Candlestick Holders
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass candlestick holders by Finnish designer Timo Sarpaneva.
"Candlesticks, 3 pieces, “Festivo”. Tallest one is ~ 7.5 inches tall, but all three are different sizes, the ot...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva, a Pair of Table Lamps, Glass, 1960s-1970s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of table lamps designed by Timo Sarpaneva, 1960s-1970s, signed TS.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Furniture
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Timo Sarpaneva furniture 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 furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 102 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, and Kaija Aarikka. Prices for Timo Sarpaneva furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $85 and can go as high as $10,208, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,310.