Description
Timo Sarpaneva was an internationally renowned Finnish artist and professor. He rose to prominence as an acclaimed name in design already in the early 1950s. Sarpaneva received numerous awards and international recognitions during his career, including the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennial in 1954 (*3) and the Lunning Prize in 1956. He was also awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1958.
The pair (2 pieces) of candleholders are in very good condition. They are very well kept, and as good as new.
The candleholder model is Festivo’s 20th Anniversary Edition from 1987.
Designer: Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006)
Brand: Iittala
Material: Clear glass
Machine signature in both: 1967-1987 Timo Sarpaneva
Observations: The other candlestick has a few narrow streaks of a light brownish color, likely originating from the manufacturing process, visible along the edge of the base, only against white background.
Size (approximately:
Heights 17,2 and 17,5 cm
Diameter of the top 7,3 and 7,8 cm
Bottom diameter 8,7 cm
Weight of the pair 1,308 kg
