Bird Bottles by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, 1950s

Timo Sarpaneva was internationally acclaimed and one of Finland`s leading artists and designers. He was especially known for his art glass objects made from blown glass. He did however use a number of other materials in his designs, including metal, wood, porcelain and different textiles. Sarpaneva started designing for Iittala in the 1950s. His i-series is known worldwide. Also the Iittala Logo is his design. Timo Sarpaneva was awarded an enormous number of awards and medals for his works and designs, both nationally and internationally. These so called bird bottles...

Timo Sarpaneva received the Grand Prix award for this art piece in the Milan Triennial XI in 1957. It was made in a number of different colors. The material is glass, clear and viole...

Timo Sarpaneva received the Grand Prix award for this art piece in the Milan Triennial XI in 1957. It was made in a number of different colors. The material is glass, clear and viole...

A pair of beautiful claritas vases designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Iittala in Finland in the 1980s. Each piece of the Claritas series is unique and made without a moul...

A design by Timo Sarpaneva from 1956. It was in production from 1957-1966. This specific bottle is engraved "T Sarpaneva 2500". This deep blue version is a more rare color to find an...

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...

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...

A beautiful art glass bottle vase or decanter, model „Pullo“ in violet from the 1950s. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva, executed by Iittala Finland. Fully signed on the bottom. In very go...