Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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
Timo Sarpaneva / Iittala Collection Ice Glass Candlesticks
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four cast ice glass candlesticks two larger matching pair 5" H x 3" Dia. , one 3.25" H x 2.25" Dia. and one 4.75" H x 2.75" Dia. which has a small chip to the inside candle area that can't really be seen . Designed by Timo Sarpaneva and crafted by Iittala Glass...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Glass
20th Century Finnish Set of Thirteen Vintage Candle Holders by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern set of thirteen Finnish Ljusstakar, candle holders made of hand blown molded glass, designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Festivo - Iittala, in good condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Glass
Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala Finland Four Candlesticks
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Rijssen, NL
Textured clear molded glass. Composed as a column with projecting bands, a flared mouth and a round base. Designed by Sarpaneva for Liitala, Finland.
The tallest, four-ring candle...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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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 Candle Holders
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Sterling Silver
Pair Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks for Iittala Finland Scandinavian Modern
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Finland Iittala Art Glass with bubbles Festivo Candle Holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva, made in the late 1970s.
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Art Glass
20th Century Finnish Festivo Set of Nine Vintage Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A slightly smoked, vintage Mid-Century Modern finnish set of nine Ljusstakar, candlesticks with the original box, made of hand blown molded glass, designed by Timo Sarpaneva and prod...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Glass, Smoked Glass
Set of 3 Iittala Finnish Candlesticks Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 3 staggered in size Iittala candlesticks. Textured clear molded glass composed as a column with projecting bands, a flared mouth and a round base. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva f...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Glass
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.
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Art 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 Candle Holders
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Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Triangular 'Archipelago' Candleholder for Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
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 Candle Holders
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Art Glass
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 Candle Holders
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Glass
Pair "Festivo" Iittala Finnish One-Ring Candlesticks Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair "Festivo" Iittala candlesticks. Textured clear molded glass composed as a column with a singular projecting band, a flared mouth and a round base. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva for...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Glass
1970s Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Pair of Sculpturally Modern Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass
by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
Tall holder11.88 x 2.63 diameter Short holder 5.25 tall 2.63 diameter
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Art Glass
1970s Arkipelago Glass Icicle Candle Holder Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Arkipelago Glass Icicle Single candle holder Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
8.75 tall x 2.25 x 2.25
Part of the Arkipelago line designed b...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Art Glass
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.
Triangular cast glass candle holders are from the Arkipelago line
designed by Timo Sarpaneva produced by Finnis...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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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 Candle Holders
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Glass
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 Iit...
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1990s Finnish Modern Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Crystal
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 Candle Holders
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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 Candle Holders
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Glass
Large Pair of Marcel Crystal Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Danville, CA
Large Pair of Marcel crystal candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala. Marcel, designed by Timo Sarpaneva, is one of the objects that was created for the new residence of the Presi...
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1990s Finnish Modern Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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Crystal
Six Timo Sarpaneva Glass Candlesticks Littala Festivo Collection
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Toledo, OH
Six graduated size glass candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva 1926-2006. Part of the Littala Festivo Collection. Sizes range from 2.5" to 9.5".
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20th Century Unknown Modern Timo Sarpaneva Candle Holders
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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 Candle Holders
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Glass
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Set of Six Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks for Iittala
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Pair of 19th Century Sterling Silver Candlesticks
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Set of 3 Iittala Finnish Candlesticks Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
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Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland Faceted Crystal Bud Vase, 1960s
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Stylish crystal bud vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland. The petite and elegant shape looks stunning in any setting. Pairs beautifull...
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Pair of Antique Georgian Rococo Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Dominick & Haff
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H 10.75 in W 6 in D 5.75 in
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
These sterling silver candlesticks are contemporary and sleek, not your grandmother’s old fashion sterling. A fresh young, modern feel will make any bride want to use these candles...
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Pair of American Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Gorham
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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.
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Jugend Candle Holder, Early 20th Century
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Jugend candle holder, Early 20th Century. Forged iron. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
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Iron
Sterling Silver Hurricane Candlesticks
By Mueck-Cary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We’re just thrilled to offer you this pair of sterling silver candlesticks with red glass hurricane lamps. What a gorgeous and unique way to dress up your Christmas table...
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Set of 8 Iittala Festivo Glass Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
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Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Cut Glass Candlesticks Set of 37 for Iittala Finland 1966
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chicago, IL
Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Cut Glass Candlesticks for Iittala Finland Collection 1966 set of Thirty-Seven
largest: 9½ h × 3½ dia in (24 × 9 cm)
smallest: 3¼ h × 2¾ dia in
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Festivo Candle Stick by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Turku, FI
Festivo candleholders were designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in 1966. The striking glass objects feature an ice-like, textured design and come in various heights.
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Timo Sarpaneva "Festivo" Crystal Candle Holders for Iittala
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in San Diego, CA
A set of three Timo Sarpaneva "Festivo" Crystal Candle Holders for Iittala. The textured glass candlesticks were designed by Sarpaneva in 1966. The set included two of the smallest a...
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Set of 5pcs Festivo Candle Sticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
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Finland Set Festivo Candlesticks Vintage by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala 1970s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
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3 Bolero Timo Sarpaneva Kandelaars Finland, 1970
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Oirlo, LI
Set of 3 Bolero Timo Sarpaneva Kandelaars Finland, 1970
This is a very nice set of 3 Iittala BOLERO candlesticks Designed by Timo Sarpaneva Vintage Finnish glass Finland 1970s.
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3 Littala Festivo Candle Holders Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Oirlo, LI
3 Littala Festivo Candle Holders Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
A beautiful glass object from Scandinavia: signed Iittala festivo candlestick candle holder with 1 ring design by Timo Sa...
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Kaija Aarikk & Timo Sarpaneva pair of brass chandeliers
By Kaija Aarikka, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and uncommon pair of Kaija Aarikk & Timo Sarpaneva brass chandeliers for candles made in Finland in the 1950’s.
This pair of chandeliers will add a warm charming touch to your home.
The chandeliers are the perfect detail for any style of interior from the traditional Scandinavian style of interior to a more modern style of interior.
Timo Tapani Sarpaneva (31 October 1926 – 6 October 2006) was an influential Finnish designer, sculptor, and educator best known in the art world for innovative work in glass, which often merged attributes of display art objects with utilitarian designations. While glass remained his most commonly addressed medium, he worked with metal, wood, textiles, and porcelain (china). Sarpaneva has entered homes around the world through his industrial design of upscale, artistically conceived items, including cast-iron cookware...
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Set of five "Festivo" candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chorzów, PL
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Timo Sarpaneva, Set of 19 Festivo Candlesticks
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. The...
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Timo Sarpaneva candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
Timo Sarpaneva candle holders 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 candle holders, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original candle holders 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 candle holders by Paavo Tynell, Tapio Wirkkala, and Iittala. Prices for Timo Sarpaneva candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $115 and can go as high as $6,958, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $573.
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