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Vase, Claritas, Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Vase, Claritas, Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

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The Details
Designer: Timo Sarpaneva
Object: Vase
Model: No model designation
Series: Claritas

Brand: Iittala
Date of Manufacture: 1984
Material: Glass
Technique: Mould-blowing
Color: Clear
Width: 200 mm
Length: 200 mm
Height: 305 mm 
Weight: 8370 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: "TIMO SARPANEVA IITTALA C-XXXX".
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: Substantial weight. C-series.

The Story
Timo Sarpaneva’s 1950s "Claritas" is a pinnacle of Finnish glass art, where technical mastery meets timeless form. This rare piece is a worthy investment, speaking to the achievements in Nordic design history. Fusing clear and colored glass required exceptional precision and patience from the master.

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Timo Sarpaneva


Timo Tapani Sarpaneva (1926 – 2006) was a visionary artist who elevated Finnish glass to the global stage, winning numerous Grand Prix awards and worldwide acclaim. He treated glass as a living element, famously using steam-blown techniques to create the "i-line" collection and the iconic Festivo candleholders, which resemble rugged chunks of glacial ice. Sarpaneva was a master of atmosphere and light; his work—including the red "i" logo he designed for Iittala—remains a symbol of modernist perfection and a cornerstone of 20th-century aesthetic history.

(Timo Sarpaneva photo: Abitare)

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