Stunning ARKIPELAGO candlestick holder in glossy and smooth glass. This candlehholder is part of the Series ARKIPELAGO designed by famous artist Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala of Finland.
This holder was made by molding many layers of glass and we can see those layers looking through the glass. It is a beautiful glass design with irregular lines and air bobbles. The final product is a stunning heavy piece of art glass. Size: 7.5"x8.25"x3, perfect condition. A designer, sculptor and educator, Sarpanevas pioneering glass work merged art with utilitarian design.
Besides glass, he also worked with textiles, wood, porcelain and metal. Sarpanevas unique industrial design that helped to pioneer Finlands global design reputation.
Sarpanevas 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. Don't ask to mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. The item "IITTALA ARKIPELAGO ART GLASS CANDLE HOLDERS VASE TIMO SARPANEVA" is in sale since Wednesday, December 27, 2017.
This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Scandinavian\Other Scandinavian Art Glass". The seller is "antitogo" and is located in Ridgewood, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.