Bronx, NY
Details
- Dimensions
- 2.25ʺW × 2ʺD × 6.25ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Modern
- Artist
- Timo Sarpaneva
- Brand
- Iittala
- Designer
- Timo Sarpaneva
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Crystal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Vintage condition, still has a long life to live Excellent Vintage condition, still has a long life to live less
- Description
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Orkidea art piece, is a glass sculpture. Designed in 1953, Signed on the bottom Timo Sarpaneva 3568. Each Orkidea art …
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Orkidea art piece, is a glass sculpture. Designed in 1953, Signed on the bottom Timo Sarpaneva 3568. Each Orkidea art piece is unique and variation in size may occur. which has been nominated the most beautiful glass object of the world by American House Beautiful Magazine. Produced by Iittala, made in Finland. Object number 2392.2001 In the MOMA permeant collection.
Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) was an international force in Finnish design. A designer, sculptor and educator, Sarpaneva’s pioneering glass work merged art with utilitarian design. Besides glass, he also worked with textiles, wood, porcelain and metal. Sarpaneva’s unique industrial design that helped to pioneer Finland’s global design reputation. Sarpaneva’s works are exhibited internationally. He has received much recognition throughout his illustrious career including the Lunning Prize and was twice awarded at the Milan Triennale. In 1976, Sarpaneva received the honorary title of Professor from the Finnish government.
Throughout his long collaboration with Iittala, Sarpaneva was responsible for creating key hallmarks of the company’s style. He designed the “i” logo which serves as the symbol of the company. In addition, Iittala’s Sarpaneva, a cast-iron pot, is a timeless classic that has been recognized as an international design icon.
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Bronx, NY
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