Timo Sarpaneva

(Finnish, 1926–2006)

Timo Sarpaneva was a Finnish sculptor best known for his glass works. Sarpanerva’s sculptures blurred the boundaries between utilitarian design and art. “Glass is very mysterious. It's changing all the time. That's what makes it magical,” Sarpaneva said. “It released me from the conventional and the three-dimensional. It opened its deepest reaches to me and took me on a journey to a fourth dimension. I understood the opportunities that clear, transparent glass gives to an artist and designer.” Born on October 31, 1926 into a family of craftsmen in Helsinki, Finland, Sarpaneva received his formal training at the Institute for Industrial Arts in Helsinki. Later, he won a competition held by the Italla glass company and was immediately hired on as a designer. The artist died on October 6, 2006 in Helsinki, Finland. Today, his works are in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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Vaso ‘Kukinto’ per Venini 1994

Timo Sarpaneva

Vaso ‘Kukinto’ per Venini 1994

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Vaso ‘Kukinto’ per Venini 1994

Timo Sarpaneva

Vaso ‘Kukinto’ per Venini 1994

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Un vaso ovale a incalmi di colore trasparente blu

Timo Sarpaneva

Un vaso ovale a incalmi di colore trasparente blu

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Un vaso ovale a incalmi di colore..., 1990

Timo Sarpaneva

Un vaso ovale a incalmi di colore..., 1990

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4 bottles and 6 schnapps glasses, 1976

Timo Sarpaneva

4 bottles and 6 schnapps glasses, 1976

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Glass sculpture 'Orchid', 1954

Timo Sarpaneva

Glass sculpture 'Orchid', 1954

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An art object from the Finlandia series, 1966

Timo Sarpaneva

An art object from the Finlandia series, 1966

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A vase from the Finlandia series, 1968

Timo Sarpaneva

A vase from the Finlandia series, 1968

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A set of four glass sculptures / candlesticks, 1990

Timo Sarpaneva

A set of four glass sculptures / candlesticks, 1990

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A sculpture from 'Glass age series, 1980–1989

Timo Sarpaneva

A sculpture from 'Glass age series, 1980–1989

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A glass vase 'Blues'

Timo Sarpaneva

A glass vase 'Blues'

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A glass bowl 'Cardinal's hat 3810'

Timo Sarpaneva

A glass bowl 'Cardinal's hat 3810'

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A 'Claritas' glass sculpture , 1986

Timo Sarpaneva

A 'Claritas' glass sculpture , 1986

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A 'Claritas' glass sculpture , 1988

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A 'Claritas' glass sculpture , 1988

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A 'Ahtojää' (Pack ice) sculpture , 1967

Timo Sarpaneva

A 'Ahtojää' (Pack ice) sculpture , 1967

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A 'Blues' vase

Timo Sarpaneva

A 'Blues' vase

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A 'Festivo' sugar bowl and cream jug Iittala

Timo Sarpaneva

A 'Festivo' sugar bowl and cream jug Iittala

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A set of six prototypes, 1976

Timo Sarpaneva

A set of six prototypes, 1976

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A posthumous 'Kayak' sculpture

Timo Sarpaneva

A posthumous 'Kayak' sculpture

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A 1967 wood mould for 'Elisabeth' vase, 1967

Timo Sarpaneva

A 1967 wood mould for 'Elisabeth' vase, 1967

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4 bottles and 6 schnapps glasses, 1976

Timo Sarpaneva

4 bottles and 6 schnapps glasses, 1976

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Glass sculpture 'Orchid', 1954

Timo Sarpaneva

Glass sculpture 'Orchid', 1954

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An art object from the Finlandia series, 1966

Timo Sarpaneva

An art object from the Finlandia series, 1966

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A vase from the Finlandia series, 1968

Timo Sarpaneva

A vase from the Finlandia series, 1968

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