Timo Sarpaneva Iittala bottle vase 50s

TIMO SARPANEVA (1926-2006)

Designer and sculptor Timo Sarpaneva was an internationally known force in Finnish design.Sarpaneva's works are exhibited in homes and museums around the world. His designs extend from utility glassware and art glass to textiles and graphics. Sarpaneva has had an important role at Iittala. He designed the "i" logo, which serves as the symbol of the company. Iittala's selection also includes a cast iron pot designed by Sarpaneva already in the 1960s, which has become an internationally recognised design icon.