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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A sculpture from 'Glass age series, 1980–1989

Timo Sarpaneva

A sculpture from 'Glass age series, 1980–1989

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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 glass vase 'Blues'

Timo Sarpaneva

A glass vase 'Blues'

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A glass bowl 'Cardinal's hat 3810'

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A glass bowl 'Cardinal's hat 3810'

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A 'Claritas' glass sculpture , 1986

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A 'Claritas' glass sculpture , 1986

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A 'Blues' vase

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A 'Blues' vase

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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

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A 'Ahtojää' (Pack ice) sculpture , 1967

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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 posthumous 'Kayak' sculpture

Timo Sarpaneva

A posthumous 'Kayak' sculpture

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A set of six prototypes, 1976

Timo Sarpaneva

A set of six prototypes, 1976

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A 1967 wood mould for 'Elisabeth' vase, 1967

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A 1967 wood mould for 'Elisabeth' vase, 1967

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Three stackable I-Glass vases, 1959

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Three stackable I-Glass vases, 1959

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Three stackable I-Glass vases, 1959

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Three stackable I-Glass vases, 1959

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'Mobile-Tulitus' Hanging Candelabras (2), 1960–1969

Kaija Aarikka and Timo Sarpaneva

'Mobile-Tulitus' Hanging Candelabras (2), 1960–1969

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'Mobile-Tulitus' Hanging Candelabras (2), 1960–1969

Kaija Aarikka and Timo Sarpaneva

'Mobile-Tulitus' Hanging Candelabras (2), 1960–1969

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Suite de vingt-cinq bougeoirs dits..., 1978

Timo Sarpaneva

Suite de vingt-cinq bougeoirs dits..., 1978

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Suite de vingt-cinq bougeoirs dits..., 1978

Timo Sarpaneva

Suite de vingt-cinq bougeoirs dits..., 1978

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Taidelasi, malli 3149, Hiidenhelmi, Iittala

Timo Sarpaneva

Taidelasi, malli 3149, Hiidenhelmi, Iittala

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Taidelasi, malli 3149, Hiidenhelmi, Iittala, 1955

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Taidelasi, malli 3149, Hiidenhelmi, Iittala, 1955

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A "Kukinto" vase for Venini, 1992

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A "Kukinto" vase for Venini, 1992

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Kukinto vase, 1996

Timo Sarpaneva

Kukinto vase, 1996

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Aava bottle with stopper, 1991

Timo Sarpaneva

Aava bottle with stopper, 1991

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