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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Timo Sarpaneva

Eight "Jääpuikko" vases, 1958

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Suite de douze verres à champagne , 1960

Timo Sarpaneva

Suite de douze verres à champagne , 1960

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Suite de douze verres à champagne , 1960

Timo Sarpaneva

Suite de douze verres à champagne , 1960

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Devil's Churn, 1955

Timo Sarpaneva

Devil's Churn, 1955

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Orkidea vases, set of three, 1953

Timo Sarpaneva

Orkidea vases, set of three, 1953

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Orkidea vases, set of three, 1953

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Orkidea vases, set of three, 1953

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Art Object

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Art Object "Orkidea" (Orchid)

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GLASSKULPTUR, 1984

Timo Sarpaneva

GLASSKULPTUR, 1984

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GLASSKULPTUR

Timo Sarpaneva

GLASSKULPTUR "Orkidé", 1956

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GLASSKULPTUR, 1987

Timo Sarpaneva

GLASSKULPTUR, 1987

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GLASSKULPTUR, 1950–1959

Timo Sarpaneva

GLASSKULPTUR, 1950–1959

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GLASSKULPTUR, 1950–1959

Timo Sarpaneva

GLASSKULPTUR, 1950–1959

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Large Timo Sarpaneva KUKINTO Vase, Murano

Timo Sarpaneva

Large Timo Sarpaneva KUKINTO Vase, Murano

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A Timo Sarpaneva..., 1952–1960

Timo Sarpaneva

A Timo Sarpaneva..., 1952–1960

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A Timo Sarpaneva ”Hiidennyrkki”/”Devil’s fist”...

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A Timo Sarpaneva ”Hiidennyrkki”/”Devil’s fist”...

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Un vaso

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Un vaso "kukinto" in vetro trasparente con..., 1993

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Un vaso

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Un vaso "kukinto" in vetro trasparente con..., 1992

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Timo Sarpaneva, Two glass sculptures of the...

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Timo Sarpaneva, Two glass sculptures of the...

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Timo Sarpaneva, a 'Tyrsky' (Surging wave)...

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Timo Sarpaneva, a 'Tyrsky' (Surging wave)...

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Timo Sarpaneva, a 'Tuuli' carafe, signed..., 1990

Timo Sarpaneva

Timo Sarpaneva, a 'Tuuli' carafe, signed..., 1990

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Timo Sarpaneva, 12 pairs of 'Lasta' door..., 1964

Timo Sarpaneva

Timo Sarpaneva, 12 pairs of 'Lasta' door..., 1964

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Timo Sarpaneva, a 'Tyrsky' (Surging wave)...

Timo Sarpaneva

Timo Sarpaneva, a 'Tyrsky' (Surging wave)...

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Timo Sarpaneva, 12 pairs of 'Lasta' door..., 1964

Timo Sarpaneva

Timo Sarpaneva, 12 pairs of 'Lasta' door..., 1964

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Timo Sarpaneva, a 'Tuuli' carafe, signed..., 1990

Timo Sarpaneva

Timo Sarpaneva, a 'Tuuli' carafe, signed..., 1990

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